A white woman with long dark hair and light eyes smiles at the camera. We only see her head and shoulders. She is wearing a black and white cardigan over a red shirt. Behind her is the underside of an umbrella showing stars and galaxies against a background of dark blues and purples

Melissa Burkart

writing fantasy

Welcome! I’m so glad you’re here. I’m Melissa, a storyteller: fantasy writer, writing mentor, actor, parent, knitter, and substitute teacher.

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