Melanie Conklin is the author of Counting Thyme and Every Missing Piece .
She lives in New Jersey with her family..
When she\'s not writing, Melanie spends her time doodling and dreaming up new ways to be creative.
Melanie grew up in North Carolina and worked as a product designer before she began her writing career.
Melanie Conklin is the author of Counting Thyme and Every Missing Piece