Melissa Adelman is an author and international development economist whose debut novel, "What the Neighbors Saw," marks her entry into fiction writing. Born and raised in the Washington, D.C. suburbs as a first-generation American with Haitian and Chilean heritage, she draws from her multicultural background in her storytelling. While "What the Neighbors Saw" is her first published novel, her career spans both creative and academic writing.
Adelman holds a Ph.D. and B.A. in economics from Harvard University and has authored numerous policy papers and research volumes. Her professional work involves extensive global travel, yet she finds inspiration in her historic home near Washington, D.C., where she lives with her husband, two sons, and a shih tzu. Balancing her analytical expertise with a passion for fiction, Adelman crafts narratives that blend intrigue with insightful social observations. Her writing reflects a keen understanding of human dynamics, shaped by her diverse upbringing and professional experiences.