Melissa Leilani Larson

So I have been a little busy. And I did set one of those New Year’s resolutions to blog more often, which is totally in the plan (ssh—don’t tell anyone it’s already February). Part of the reason I’ve been so crazy busy is that I’ve been doing a ton of teaching—I am fuller than full time [...]

Years ago, when I was pursuing my undergrad degree, I studied English. I had planned since I read my first books to write them. I wrote stories all the time. I loved going to the theatre, and going to movies, but I didn’t think about writing for those media the way I thought about writing [...]

Over the weekend I discovered this web series, The Lizzie Bennet Diaries, and I absolutely fell in love with it. The writing is very clever, and I think the casting and acting are spot on. I think Ashley Clements is compelling and super-likable as Lizzie; later on in the series she gets to show her dramatic [...]

Okay, so you may think this is a ridiculous post. But I think it’s important for me to say this stuff aloud, so here goes. Whatcha going to do to stop me? Writing is happening. I’m staying up way too late but it’s okay because I’m making stuff. And I’m really pleased with where it’s going. It’s [...]

As mentioned in my previous post, I did have a few other opportunities in the limelight this week. Goodness. Let’s just say I spent a chunk of this week nervous and insecure, staying up way too late and worrying far too much about what others think. Sigh. This weekend saw the opening of selections from [...]