Author, Speaker and Book Lover
Stories with Heart, Humour, and Neurodivergent Insight
Meet Melissa
Melissa is passionate about the power of stories – whether reading them, or writing them.
As a published author and late diagnosed autistic & ADHD woman, Melissa brings a unique perspective to the table. She advocates for the use of creative writing and reading as tools for wellbeing and mental health.
Speaking & Workshops
Melissa is a dynamic speaker and advocate for creative writing and reading as tools for wellbeing and mental health.
Passionate about transforming the way we preceive and practice writing, she regularly conducts workshops, school visits, and is available for speaking engagements.
Books & Resources
Step into a world of imagination, whether you are looking for a book to read or inspiration to write a story. Browse my selection of picture books, middle grade books, short story collection, anthologies, and resources to inspire your writing. Click below to find your source of inspiration.
Picture books, middle grade, fantasy
Writing prompts, writing tips
By kids, for kids
Writing prompts
Lizzy’s Dragon
When Lizzy finds an odd looking egg in the forest behind her house she decides to hide it in her bedroom in the hope that it will hatch into a lizard.
What she gets is ‘Bubbles’, the oddest, fastest growing lizard she has ever seen.
It doesn’t take long for her annoying little brother to discover her secret pet. It also doesn’t take long for Bubbles to grow out of her room…
Latest Articles
Benefits of Creative Writing for Mental Health
Creative writing is something I have done to support my mental health since I was a kid, it's something I did naturally. I have also seen benefits in the participants of my writing groups, that ...
Reading to Relax
Reading is something I have always done for my mental health and for regulation. When I was at high school, I always carried a book with me and would read when I had some spare time... including ...
This is NOT English Class – writing for mental health
It doesn't matter whether I talk to kids, teens or adults, when I mention that creative writing can be great for mental health, they look at me as if I've lost my mind. For many people, creative ...
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