PODCAST HOST
What A Gem
I host What A Gem, a podcast about the stories jewelry holds: love, milestones, travel and artistry. I talk with jewelers, designers and estate specialists, and sometimes share pieces from my own collection.
Lois Melbourne
Chief Story Officer
“Curiosity is certainly in the top five gifts we have in our lifetime.”
As a former software CEO, entrepreneur, author, partner, wife, mom and active community participant, Lois Melbourne’s curiosity and zest for life has certainly led her down many paths.
These experiences, among many others, fuel her passion for continuous learning, as well as her desire to tell stories and help others excel by challenging the intellectual status quo.
BEYOND THE BOOKS
What I’m creating now
DESIGNED & LAUNCHED
Clasps App
I designed and launched Clasps, an iPhone app for cataloging a jewelry collection: snap a photo, record each piece’s story and origin, and keep everything ready for insurance and estate planning.
LATEST RELEASE
Moral Code
Dr. Keira Stetson wants to use her passion for technology to make the world a better place for children. But after a calamitous earthquake nearly destroys everything she’s worked so hard for, she finds opportunity in an innovative technology developed by a mysterious billionaire – the very technology that rescued her from her demolished building.
Will this new technology help Keira advance Elly, her Ethical Artificial Intelligence system, or can it be used to do harm? As powerful outsiders begin to reveal their intentions, Keira and Elly must fight an epic battle to keep this promising technology out of the wrong hands…before it’s too late.
100% of proceeds from Moral Code go to fighting the abuse and trafficking of children, starting with donations to Thorn.org.
Reviews of Moral Code
★★★★★
“5.0 out of 5 stars…‘Putting kids before profits, egos, and power’ — Excellent new sci-fi novel!”
★★★★★
“This is a very unique story that offers lots of insights into technology. Fans of science fiction and techno-thrillers will really enjoy these characters and the premise of the book.”
★★★★★
“This one's a fresh concept and definitely something out of the box. If you love science and AI-driven stories, this one's made for you!”