Blog: This Writing Life

Stories...Creativity...Connection

Melissa Stoller

Feb 28, 20231 min read

JOIN ME AT THE . . . TOP SHELF PICTURE BOOKS SEMINAR

Do you want to learn about writing picture books and getting them published? I'll be presenting at this free #Kidlit event along with...

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Melissa Stoller

Nov 30, 20203 min read

3 Question Interview - ERIN DEALEY

I'm so happy to feature my #2020BookLook friend Erin Dealey on my blog today! Her beautiful new picture book, DEAR EARTH . . . FROM YOUR...

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Melissa Stoller

Jan 7, 20195 min read

3 Question Interview - EVELYN BOOKLESS

I'm really looking forward to tomorrow's US debut of Evelyn's picture book, CAPTAIN GREEN AND THE PLASTIC SCENE (illustrated by Danny...

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Melissa Stoller

Jan 2, 20181 min read

Writing Gratitude Cloud 2017

A year ago at the end of 2017, I started this blog -- This Writing Life: Stories, Creativity, and Connection. My second blog post was a...

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Melissa Stoller

Oct 30, 20171 min read

HALLOWEENSIE CONTEST 2017

I just love entering writing contests. It's challenging to write to a prompt with a specific set of rules, and it's inspiring to read all...

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Melissa Stoller

Oct 24, 20173 min read

3 Question Interview - CALLIE METLER-SMITH

I am truly happy to interview Callie Metler-Smith. She's the publisher of Clear Fork Publishing, and also the very talented illustrator...

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Melissa Stoller

Sep 18, 20174 min read

3 Question Interview - JESSICA REINO

Jessica Reino is on the blog today to share her thoughts about stories, creativity, and inspiration! I think you'll be inspired and also...

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Melissa Stoller

Sep 5, 20173 min read

3 Question Interview - RAVEN HOWELL

Wow! Raven Howell is on the blog today! I met Raven through Clear Fork Publishing and I'm delighted to call her a friend. I really...

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