This Is Where I Begin
Stories have always been the way I make sense of the world. They’re how I travel, how I connect, how I breathe a little deeper when life gets loud. Where the Stories Take Us is the place where all of those threads come together — the real places I explore, the books that move me, the filming locations that spark wonder, and the fictional worlds I create as an author.
I believe every journey begins with curiosity. Sometimes that curiosity leads me down a quiet street in a coastal town. Sometimes it pulls me into the history of an old house or the mystery tucked inside a château. Sometimes it starts with a book that lingers long after the last page. And sometimes it becomes a story of my own — one that finds its home in my novels.
Here, you’ll find four pillars woven through everything I do:
Travel
The places that shift something inside us — the unexpected moments, the hidden corners, the journeys that stay with you long after you’ve returned home.
Reads
The books and authors who inspire me, challenge me, and shape the way I see both the world and the stories I write.
Bookish Destinations
The real‑world places that feel like stepping into a novel — literary landmarks, historic homes, atmospheric settings, and the stories behind them.
Filming Locations
The towns, castles, and landscapes that brought beloved movies and TV shows to life — and what it feels like to stand where those stories unfolded.
These pillars don’t exist separately. They feed each other. A place inspires a book. A book inspires a journey. A journey inspires a story. And all of it flows into my work as a multi‑genre author writing under R.M. Alexander and Melody Ash, where I explore emotional suspense, mystery, and fantastical worlds shaped by the same sense of wonder that guides my travels.
Where the Stories Take Us is the bridge between my fiction and the real world — a place where readers, travelers, and story‑lovers can explore alongside me.
Explore My Other Worlds
R.M. Alexander — Emotional, suspense‑driven romantic suspense where danger and heart collide.
Melody Ash — Time‑travel fantasy filled with ancient mysteries, atmospheric worlds, and unforgettable journeys.
Restless Hearts Publishing — The creative home behind all my worlds, offering author resources and publishing support.