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Melissa Bourbon

As a Writer, this is Why I Love Extraordinary Attorney Woo

Listen to the Podcast Episode I did about Attorney Woo’s Hero’s Journey. As a Writer, there are so many reasons to love Extraordinary Attorney Woo. First and foremost, she is a hero. She is. Truly. A bonafide hero. And as a writer, I can’t get enough of her. In case you’ve missed this phenomenal show, here’s the summary from ENA/Netflix: Attorney Woo (Woo Young-Woo) is an extraordinary attorney who has Autistic

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Melissa Bourbon

The Depth and Appeal of Wednesday Addams in 21 Quotes

Wednesday Addams is a Cultural Icon Have you discovered the depth and appeal of Wednesday Addams (in 21 quotes!) in the new Netflix show, Wednesday? Jenna Ortega brings new layers to the iconic character and has made her even more of a cultural icon than she already was. Ahhh, Wednesday. She is morose. Pale. She has dark hair, usually braided. She wears black dresses and tights and comes across as

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Animal Research in Cozy Mystery Books

Life as a Writer Being a writer has its quiet moments when you’re holed up in a room with your computer and your imagination, painting pictures with words. But there are other times when writers get to go out into the field and do research. When I was writing the first book in my Harlow Cassidy Magical Dressmaking series, Pleating for Mercy, I knew I wanted to add an animal.

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The Memories and Emotions of September

Download the September Quotes! ⬇︎ 🍂🍁 September Quotes 🍁🍂 The Memories and Emotions of September For me, the nostalgia, memories, and emotions September brings are visceral. When September 1st hits, I feel a shift in myself. I experience an emotional charge. In fact, more than any other month or season, September makes me reminisce about my childhood. It makes me yearn for the specific feelings I experienced during that season

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Melissa Bourbon

Reading and Bookish Quotes

I love bookish quotes. My life revolves around reading, so it makes sense! Visit this page to grab, enjoy, and share. “There are many little ways to enlarge your child’s world. Love of books is the best of all.” ~Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis A child who reads will be an adult who thinks.                            ~Unknown I cannot remember the

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Painting Book Covers on Bricks

I love books. I love art. I love painting. This is my fun creative outlet…painting book covers on bricks! Come back to see what’s next. https://melissabourbon.com/wp-content/uploads/TheSecretGardenPaintedBrick.movhttps://melissabourbon.com/wp-content/uploads/NancyDrewPaintedonBrick.mov

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