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# Melissa Donovan

Author

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## Posts

- [Blog](https://www.melissadonovan.com/blog) - Melissa Donovan's blog.
- [Reflections on NaNoWriMo 2013](https://www.melissadonovan.com/thoughts-on-writing/reflections-on-nanowrimo-2013) - This was my second time participating in NaNoWriMo. Here are some of the lessons I've learned from the experience.
- [Ready for Launch!](https://www.melissadonovan.com/news/ready-for-launch) - Melissa Donovan launches her blog.
- [A Review of Snow Crash by Neal Stephenson](https://www.melissadonovan.com/reviews/review-of-snow-crash-by-neal-stephenson) - A book review of Snow Crash, cyber-punk science-fiction novel by Neal Stephenson.
- [101 Creative Writing Exercises](https://www.melissadonovan.com/news/101-creative-writing-exercises) - 101 Creative Writing Exercises by Melissa Donovan is packed with tools, techniques, and ideas for fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction writers.
- [New Poetry in Convergence (Winter 2012)](https://www.melissadonovan.com/poetry/new-poetry-in-convergence-winter-2012) - Two poems by Melissa Donovan appear in the Winter 2012 issue of Convergence online literary journal: "Banking Midnight" and "You Are Not The Moon."
- [10 Core Practices for Better Writing](https://www.melissadonovan.com/news/10-core-practices-for-better-writing) - Each of the 10 practices presented in 10 Core Practices for Better Writing grows your skills and promotes excellence in the craft of writing.
- [My Latest Book - Story Drills: Fiction Writing Exercises](https://www.melissadonovan.com/news/book-story-drills-fiction-writing-exercises) - My latest book on the craft of writing is Story Drills: Fiction Writing Exercises, the second book in series The Writer's Toolbox.
- [Rest in Peace Leonard Nimoy: You Lived Long and Prospered](https://www.melissadonovan.com/news/rest-in-peace-leonard-nimoy-you-lived-long-and-prospered) - Leonard Nimoy 1931-2015.
- [Ernie Cline: From Spoken Word to Armada](https://www.melissadonovan.com/reviews/ernie-cline-from-spoken-word-to-armada) - I got to attend an author event where Ernest Cline launched his latest novel, Armada, and it was awesome!
- [I Wrote a Children's Book -- Uma Luma Goes to the Moon!](https://www.melissadonovan.com/news/i-wrote-a-childrens-book) - Uma Luma Goes to the Moon is a children's book I recently published under the pen name Emmy Donovan. Check it out!
- [My Latest Book: What's the Story? Building Blocks for Fiction Writing](https://www.melissadonovan.com/news/my-latest-book-whats-the-story-building-blocks-for-fiction-writing) - What's the Story? Building Blocks for Fiction Writing is the first book in my latest craft-of-writing series, The Storyteller's Toolbox. What's the Story? Storytelling is an ancient human tradition, something that all cultures throughout history and around the globe share. Stories are a reflection of culture, but they also shape culture. Their importance in society
- [Defiant (A Poem)](https://www.melissadonovan.com/poetry/defiant-a-poem) - As the poem “Defiant” emerged, it transcended the image that inspired it -- the image of the iconic "Fearless Girl" statue.
- [Should We Take Superhero Movies Seriously?](https://www.melissadonovan.com/culture/should-we-take-superhero-movies-seriously) - Superhero movies are the myths of the modern era. Why don't critics always take them seriously?
- [Reality (A Poem)](https://www.melissadonovan.com/poetry/reality-a-poem) - Reality, a poem by Melissa Donovan
- [Win a Free Copy of Engineered Underground in a Goodreads Giveaway](https://www.melissadonovan.com/news/win-a-free-copy-of-engineered-underground-in-a-goodreads-giveaway) - Win a free copy of Engineered Underground in a Goodreads Giveaway!
- [Waiting for the Wind (A Poem)](https://www.melissadonovan.com/poetry/waiting-for-the-wind-a-poem) - All that dirty starlight...
- [Seven Things I Learned Writing and Publishing My First Novel](https://www.melissadonovan.com/thoughts-on-writing/seven-things-i-learned-writing-and-publishing-my-first-novel) - I learn something new with every book I write. Here's what I learned writing and publishing my first novel.
- [Engineered Underground is Now Available at All Online Bookstores](https://www.melissadonovan.com/news/engineered-underground-is-now-available-at-all-online-bookstores) - My sci-fi novel, Engineered Underground, book one of the Metamorphosis series, is now available on Amazon, iBooks, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, and Smashwords.
- [Last Chance to Get Engineered Underground for Free on Amazon](https://www.melissadonovan.com/news/last-chance-to-get-engineered-underground-for-free-on-amazon) - The Kindle version of my novel Engineered Underground will be FREE on Amazon this Friday and Saturday (June 12-13, 2015).
- [Slippery Fish (A Poem)](https://www.melissadonovan.com/poetry/slippery-fish-a-poem) - Slippery Fish That slippery fish you see Dancing in poetry She is a lie. I say She is a fantasy A pretty mermaid beckoning you Casting shadows across your sea Certainty, She is the golden coin Inside the fishbowl We all want a piece Consider instead the chameleon Shifting her colors, rolling with the moon
- [Engineered Underground Will Be Free on Amazon This Sunday!](https://www.melissadonovan.com/news/engineered-underground-will-be-free-on-amazon-this-sunday) - Special Offer! The Kindle edition of Engineered Underground will be FREE this Sunday, May 17, 2015.
- [The Star Wars Generation Awakens](https://www.melissadonovan.com/culture/the-star-wars-generation-awakens) - With the release of the latest trailer for Star Wars: The Force Awakens, something else has awakened: the Star Wars generation
- [Blackbird (A Poem)](https://www.melissadonovan.com/poetry/blackbird-a-poem) - "Blackbird," a poem by Melissa Donovan
- [The Kindle Edition of Engineered Underground is Free This Friday and Saturday](https://www.melissadonovan.com/news/the-kindle-edition-of-engineered-underground-is-free-this-friday-and-saturday) - This Friday and Saturday (April 17-18, 2015), the Kindle edition of Engineered Underground will be available for FREE at Amazon.
- [Thoughts on Transcending Genre](https://www.melissadonovan.com/thoughts-on-writing/thoughts-on-transcending-genre) - How important is genre to readers? Should authors write in specific genres, or should we mix and match genre in our stories?
- [Engineered Underground is Now Available on Amazon](https://www.melissadonovan.com/news/engineered-underground-is-now-available-on-amazon) - What if someone had the means, motive, and opportunity to become a superhero?
- [Engineered Underground: Cover Reveal](https://www.melissadonovan.com/news/engineered-underground-cover-reveal) - Here's the cover reveal for my forthcoming science-fiction novel, Engineered Underground.
- [Sign Up and Get a Free Book](https://www.melissadonovan.com/news/sign-up-and-get-a-free-book) - Special Offer! Sign up to join my mailing list, and I'll send you a free copy of Engineered Underground (ebook), the first book in my Metamorphosis series.
- [Winter is the End (a poem)](https://www.melissadonovan.com/poetry/winter-is-the-end-a-poem) - "Winter is the End" is a poem by Melissa Donovan.
- [Sneak Peak at My Forthcoming Novel, Engineered Underground](https://www.melissadonovan.com/fiction-2/sneak-peak-at-my-forthcoming-novel-engineered-underground) - My first novel, Engineered Underground, will be available by the end of March. It's the first in a five-book science-fiction series, and I'm excited to share a sneak peek at the first chapter of the book with you. Enjoy! Chapter 1: The Pilot Carter Air Force Base Swenson, Colorado Captain Dessa Rae Andrews was light
- [On the Importance of Science Fiction](https://www.melissadonovan.com/culture/on-the-importance-of-science-fiction) - Science fiction has often been treated as meaningless and insignificant by the literary elite. But the impact of sci-fi on culture is important and undeniable.
- [Call for Beta Readers for the First Book in My Metamorphosis Series](https://www.melissadonovan.com/news/call-for-beta-readers-for-the-first-book-in-my-metamorphosis-series) - I'm looking for beta readers who can offer honest, critical feedback on my science fiction novel.
- [For the Love of Superheroes](https://www.melissadonovan.com/culture/for-the-love-of-superheroes) - Why do we love superheroes so much? Is it because we wish we had their powers? Because we relate to them? Or is there more to it?
- [Catwoman (a poem)](https://www.melissadonovan.com/poetry/catwoman-a-poem) - I wrote a poem about Catwoman. Is she a villain? You decide.
- [1200 Creative Writing Prompts](https://www.melissadonovan.com/news/1200-creative-writing-prompts) - 1200 Creative Writing Prompts is packed with fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction prompts designed to inspire and motivate you.
- [Interview on Buddy's Writing Show](https://www.melissadonovan.com/thoughts-on-writing/interview-on-buddys-writing-show) - Author Melissa Donovan is interviewed on Buddy's Writing Show (video)

## Pages

- [Home](https://www.melissadonovan.com/) - Melissa Donovan is an author who writes fiction and poetry. She's also the founder of Writing Forward, a website packed with creative writing tips and ideas.
- [Contact](https://www.melissadonovan.com/contact) - Contact author Melissa Donovan.
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- [Engineered Underground (Metamorphosis Book 1)](https://www.melissadonovan.com/books/engineered-underground-metamorphosis-book-1) - Engineered Underground is a science-fiction novel by Melissa Donovan.
- [Books](https://www.melissadonovan.com/books) - Books by Melissa Donovan: nonfiction books on the craft of writing.
- [Bio](https://www.melissadonovan.com/bio) - Melissa Donovan's bio page.

## Categories

- [News & Announcements](https://www.melissadonovan.com/category/news) - News and updates
- [Poetry](https://www.melissadonovan.com/category/poetry)
- [Reviews](https://www.melissadonovan.com/category/reviews)
- [Fiction](https://www.melissadonovan.com/category/fiction-2)
- [Thoughts on Writing](https://www.melissadonovan.com/category/thoughts-on-writing)
- [Culture](https://www.melissadonovan.com/category/culture)