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Stories by

Melissa Lee

Love is Wild

A stack of hardcover books with covers in varying shades of green. On top of the stack is a silver skeleton key with a hemp cord looped through the key hole.

A stack of hardcover books with covers in varying shades of green. On top of the stack is a silver skeleton key with a hemp cord looped through the key hole.

Using Folklore to Develop Paranormal Characters

How do we develop our paranormal characters? We draw from existing folklore but add a unique twist.

Mysterious Ms. Lee

Mar 264 min read

A glass ball on wet ground reflects sunset, clouds, and trees. In the background is a blurred orange and blue sky.

A glass ball on wet ground reflects sunset, clouds, and trees. In the background is a blurred orange and blue sky.

Using Facts to Ground Our Fantasy

How do we keep the supernatural elements of our paranormal fantasy from feeling too vague or far-fetched?

Mysterious Ms. Lee

Nov 21, 20253 min read

Collage of four nature photos highlighting both wild landscapes and cultivated garden spaces

Collage of four nature photos highlighting both wild landscapes and cultivated garden spaces

Visuals as Inspiration and Shared Point of Reference

When co-writing, how do we get on the same page about what the characters and settings in our world look like?

Magical Ms. Melissa

May 30, 20252 min read

Closeup of large orange flowers surrounded by long, narrow dark green leaves.

Closeup of large orange flowers surrounded by long, narrow dark green leaves.

Setting as Literary Inspiration

What helps us focus and find literary inspiration? For starters, we spent a day at the Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens.

Magical Ms. Melissa

Apr 23, 20252 min read

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