The Runway

“On the Runways” a series of novels by American novelist Melody Carson. The first novel of the series was the 2010 published “Premiere”, which paved the way for the publication of five more titles in the series culminating in “Ciao” that was published in 2011. Carlson who also writes in other genres including adult fiction is a prolific author that is popular across the globe with more that 6.5 million of her books sold across more than 200 titles. Even as she is the author of numerous novels she still characterizes herself as a storyteller. Her themes range from the very serious such as rape and schizophrenia to lighter topics such as buying and selling of houses. Carlson has asserted that much of her work is drawn from her everyday experiences. With novels spread across the women’s fiction, children, and young adult fiction, the author is best known for her teen young adult novels. Over the years, she has been the recipient of several awards over the years including a Romantic Times Career Achievement Award, a Gold Medallion, and a RITA Award.