About Melissa

Born in Canada, I modeled in my twenties before developing a long-standing career as an agent in Paris, notably with IMG. Inspired by models and their challenges, I initially wrote articles on international food culture, sustainability, and well-being for The Food Muse. Then a friend asked me, ‘When are you going to write that book about fashion?’ The result is my debut novel, Fashionable Insanity, a fast-paced work of women’s fiction, available on this website. Heads up! The guests on the podcast Post-Fashionable Insanity are the people who inspired the book.

Somewhat nomadic, I currently reside on an island in Greece. Besides writing and podcasting, I also dabble in interior design. Lately, I’ve been following my passion for electronic music by DJing. A tribute to the good old saying, ‘It’s never too late.’

About Melissa

Born in Canada, I modeled in my twenties before developing a long-standing career as an agent in Paris, notably with IMG. Inspired by models and their challenges, I initially wrote articles on international food culture, sustainability, and well-being for The Food Muse. Then a friend asked me, ‘When are you going to write that book about fashion?’ The result is my debut novel, Fashionable Insanity, a fast-paced work of women’s fiction, available on this website. Heads up! The guests on the podcast Post-Fashionable Insanity are the people who inspired the book.

Somewhat nomadic, I currently reside on an island in Greece. Besides writing and podcasting, I also dabble in interior design. Lately, I’ve been following my passion for electronic music by DJing. A tribute to the good old saying, ‘It’s never too late.’

My Story

Born in Canada

Born in Canada.

My brother called me Daddy Long Legs

My younger brother called me Daddy Long Legs.

Wore obligatory braces. I'm 14 and as tall as my Dad

Wore obligatory braces. I'm 14 and as tall as my dad.

Ran A LOT in high school

Ran a lot in high school.

Identity crisis in university so dropped out

Dropped out of university and saluted The Ramones.

Modelled in Paris

Modeled in Paris plus other countries.

But worked best in Japan

But worked best in Japan.

Married a French guy a gazillion years ago

WAS married to a good guy.

Became a Mother

Became a mother.

And made a career as a model agent

And made a career as a model agent.

Occasionally am a Oiseau de la Nuit

I still love to dress up.

Occasionally am a Oiseau de la Nuit

Last seen in Greece.

My Story

Born in Canada

Born in Canada.

My brother called me Daddy Long Legs

My younger brother called me Daddy Long Legs.

Wore obligatory braces. I'm 14 and as tall as my Dad

Wore obligatory braces. I'm 14 and as tall as my dad.

Ran A LOT in high school

Ran a lot in high school.

Identity crisis in university so dropped out

Dropped out of university and saluted The Ramones

Modelled in Paris

Modeled in Paris plus other countries.

But worked best in Japan

But worked best in Japan.

Married a French guy a gazillion years ago

WAS married to a good guy.

Became a Mother

Became a mother.

And made a career as a model agent

And made a career as a model agent.

Occasionally am a Oiseau de la Nuit

I still love to dress up.

Last seen in Greece

Last seen in Greece.