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Heading to DeepSouthCon!!
Short post this week, folks! I'm trying to do all the things with very little time. At some point, I really need to figure out this...
melissaolthoff4
Oct 10, 20242 min read
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My first Urban Fantasy Novel is LIVE!!
You GUYS I am so dang excited and ALL CAPS ENTHUSIASTIC about the release of Shadows May Fall. I made Athena and Sebastian's story...
melissaolthoff4
Sep 22, 20242 min read
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All about the Valkyries wheeeee!
But first, why is the summer gone? I swear, one day it was June and summer was in full swing, and the next day it was September. A rainy,...
melissaolthoff4
Sep 15, 20243 min read
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Let's Try This Again. . .
So there I was, minding my own business, having a great time at LibertyCon, when I got majorly DUCKED -- and it was the coolest,...
melissaolthoff4
Jul 29, 20243 min read
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Not a Euphemism
So there I was, minding my own business, having a great time at LibertyCon, when I got majorly DUCKED -- and it was the coolest,...
melissaolthoff4
Jul 29, 20243 min read
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I'm Not Dead Yet!!
The past two months have been insane with a side of crazy. All the crazy. I finished two novels. One cowritten with the fabulous Casey...
melissaolthoff4
Jun 19, 20241 min read
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When Your Characters Become Real
Sometimes, those voices in our heads take on a life of their own. They become real, living, breathing people. . . who just happen to live...
melissaolthoff4
May 12, 20243 min read
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Taking Time for a Reset
Convention season is in full swing, which means traveling to hang out with friends, mingle with readers, and talk about cool, nerdy stuff...
melissaolthoff4
Apr 28, 20243 min read
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Music to Tame the Muse
I don't know about you guys, but my inner muse freaking LOVES music. When I'm working on a project, I build playlists that match the...
melissaolthoff4
Apr 15, 20243 min read
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But My Muse is Fickle!
Yes, and your point is. . . ? Like it or not, writing at a professional level (or even a semi-professional level) requires discipline....
melissaolthoff4
Apr 7, 20243 min read
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Getting Talked Off the Ledge
So, here's the thing. While we do our best as authors (and human beings) not to overcommit ourselves, sometimes things just pile up at...
melissaolthoff4
Mar 31, 20243 min read
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The Art of Aggressive Positivity
So, I had this whole blog post written about how to deal with negative reviews, specifically the ones that were hilariously bad or...
melissaolthoff4
Mar 17, 20242 min read
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But Wait, There's More!!
Back to back releases was amazing and awesome and a little exhausting (but in a good way). Two books, two weeks, three podcasts, and a...
melissaolthoff4
Mar 10, 20243 min read
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Finding the Fun in Marketing
Quit laughing! I'm not joking. Seriously, marketing can be fun. Keep laughing at me, I'll wait LOL. Okay, you done? Sweet. We all know...
melissaolthoff4
Mar 3, 20243 min read
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Incoherent Squealing Noises!!
Why am I squealing? Because SALVAGE BUNNY 3 RELEASES ON FRIDAY!! It's my sixth novel in two years, and holy crap, I hope I never lose...
melissaolthoff4
Feb 25, 20242 min read
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The Art of F*cking Up
I said what I said. Among the MANY things I didn't realize went with being an author was the performance aspect. What I mean by that is...
melissaolthoff4
Feb 21, 20243 min read
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No Time Math at Superstars!!
Superstars Writing Conference – where every day feels like a year, but somehow the whole week flies by before you can blink! Held...
melissaolthoff4
Feb 12, 20242 min read
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The Art of Cheerleading
I don’t know about you guys, but I did not get where I am today on my own. I’ve got a great publisher and excellent author friends who...
melissaolthoff4
Feb 5, 20242 min read
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Comparing Productivity is a Losing Game
So this is something I’ve seen a lot of lately, and it’s something I’ve definitely been guilty of in the past. Okay, fine. I still...
melissaolthoff4
Jan 30, 20243 min read
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What Do You Want Out Of Writing?
The night before a con starts is usually my favorite. It's quiet, calm, and a chance to catch up with friends before the craziness...
melissaolthoff4
Jan 22, 20242 min read
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