Melissa U Mol is an Australian writer, whose debut novel Book Club: The Forbidden Chapter is as unfiltered as a late-night group chat and as bold as a double gin. Her story celebrates women’s friendships – the messy, hilarious, sometimes heartbreaking bonds that keep us afloat when life goes sideways. Watch this space for release updates.

Before stepping into fiction, Melissa built a career in safety leadership, a world of risk registers, regulations, and high-stakes decisions. It’s given her a sharp eye for detail and an unshakable belief that even in the toughest circumstances, laughter is a lifeline. That balance of grit and wit fuels her writing: the books are entertaining, yes, but they’re also about women claiming space, power, and voice.

n The Forbidden Chapter, Melissa introduces Frankie, Hunnie, and Kate — three friends who start a cheeky “forbidden” book club, only to find the stories they read mirror their own fears, desires, and hidden strengths. With a blend of humour, heat, and honesty, the series explores how women reinvent themselves and how fiction sometimes tells the truth better than fact.

When she isn’t writing, Melissa is a mother, traveller, and cocktail enthusiast, often found testing the perfect gin blend or planning her next trip (sometimes at the same time). She splits her time between family life, professional leadership, and literary mischief, proving that reinvention doesn’t have an age limit or a dress code.

With The Forbidden Chapter launching soon and a follow-up series already underway, Melissa U Mol is inviting readers into a world where fiction is fun, women are fearless, and the book club unedited is always open.