Dr. Melanie Bonita is a powerhouse in the literary world—an award-winning author, sought-after international speaker, author marketing coach, United States (US) Army veteran and more, who’s turned her passion for writing into a full-time mission. With ten #1 Amazon Best Sellers to her name, Melanie knows exactly what it takes to turn a vision into a published masterpiece.
Melanie’s reach spans organizations of all sizes—from intimate groups of 10 to dynamic crowds of 500. She’s been invited to speak and sign books at prestigious institutions and corporations including the U.S. Army, Walmart, IRS, DOT, NAACP, BIG, CBC, Howard University, Morgan State University, and many more.
She has spoken on stages alongside industry legends like Les Brown, Willie Jolley, Lisa Nichols, and George Fraser, inspiring audiences with her story and her strategies.
Her legacy doesn’t stop at her own success—Melanie has mentored and empowered over 400 authors to become Amazon Best Sellers themselves.
As a single teenage mother, Melanie’s story is proof that determination and faith can defy any odds. She now empowers authors to do the same—guiding them from idea to impact with clarity, confidence, and strategy.
At the Book Boss Brunch, Melanie brings her signature energy, wisdom, and real-world experience to help you create more impact, influence, own your story and become the book boss you were born to be.