Melissa Zhēn Zhū Riemer is a Chinese & German author, screenwriter, and music producer with a penchant for fast cars, high fashion, and high-stakes emotional chaos. Born in Australia, residing in Canada, and holding dual citizenship, she has been a die-hard Formula One fan since childhood. Having attended dozens of Grand Prix races across the globe-from the tradition of Silverstone to the electric energy of Singapore-she brings authentic paddock energy, trackside spectacle, and pulse-pounding tension straight onto the page.A former international fashion model who walked for haute couture houses like Chanel and Gucci, as well as a screenwriter, Melissa writes with an eye for glamour and character-driven intimacy. Her background spans multiple creative worlds: she's a 2024 alum of the prestigious Pacific Screenwriting Scripted Series Lab, a former Senior Editor for Terroir Magazine, and an accomplished music producer whose music has been featured on Netflix, BBC Radio, and in global campaigns for household brands.The Winning Formula is her love letter to speed, luxury romance, and the intoxicating blur between control and surrender.When she isn't trackside, composing tracks in the studio, or drafting her next book, Melissa is usually hanging out with her rescue bunnies, advocating for ocean conservation, or traveling the world.