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Continue reading →: The invisible art of writing: Why simple isn’t easyGreat writing doesn’t call attention to itself. It doesn’t shout, “Look at me!” or flaunt its cleverness.
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Continue reading →: How to write a query letterKathleen Foxx’s advice was a masterclass in presenting yourself as a professional writer. From owning your story to weaving voice and tension into your query, her insights made it clear that confidence is key. By tailoring each query and maintaining belief in your work, you’ll stand out to agents looking…
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Continue reading →: No fixing required: A romance that challenges patriarchyToo often, real-life men, regardless of their issues or baggage, still find partners, but when it’s a woman carrying the trauma, the challenges, or the role of a single mother, it’s seen as “baggage.” That label comes with this ingrained patriarchal idea that a woman needs to be uncomplicated to be…
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I’m Melissa
Latina, domestic violence and abuse survivor, cat lover, and I take my coffee black. I write contemporary romance rooted in emotional depth, cultural nuance, and second chances.
#AmWriting: a story about healing, courage, and what it really means to choose love without losing yourself.
Real love honors who we are, not just the roles we’ve been told to play.
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