Melody Jerva is the pen name of Melody Dzierwa, yes that's how it's really spelled. Phonetically it's Jerva, so that's what she went with. Ella's Gifts was her first romance novel....view moreMelody Jerva is the pen name of Melody Dzierwa, yes that's how it's really spelled. Phonetically it's Jerva, so that's what she went with. Ella's Gifts was her first romance novel.She's a registered nurse from central Ohio with 5 children, an adoring husband and two dogs. She's currently working on the next installment of "The Badges of Boston" series, "The Impressionist".view less