Ask the Author: Melody Dean Dimick
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Melody Dean Dimick
Holland American ships docking in Port Everglades amid coronavirus crisis. Florida's unemployment system not working.
Melody Dean Dimick
I'm not usually fond of fictional worlds, but right now Camelot.
Melody Dean Dimick
Squirrel is my favorite character in the Manga Club for a number of reasons. First, like me, she's a hoarder. Second, Squirrel loves trees and the environment. Squirrel cares about her friends and family, welcomes newcomers to her school, and isn't afraid to jump in to stop bullying. She fights injustice, and is more comfortable riding her bicycle than driving a car.
Melody Dean Dimick
New favorite book LONG WAY DOWN by Jason Reynolds.
Melody Dean Dimick
Clownfish, The Lady Was a Spy, Turbo Twenty-Three, The Woman in Cabin 10, Razor Girl, and Write Naked.
Melody Dean Dimick
There isn't one answer. Many things inspire me. If I read or see an injustice, I write to right wrongs. Sometimes I read an interesting article in the newspaper. For the most part, I draw upon my experiences teaching.
Melody Dean Dimick
A book of poetry and a novel in verse.
Melody Dean Dimick
Write the first draft without stopping to edit or revise. It's the hardest thing for me. As a former teacher, I want to edit every mistake immediately. Doing that slows down the process.
Melody Dean Dimick
Feedback from readers, attending conferences, freedom of expression.
Melody Dean Dimick
Read books by favorite authors, play pickleball, put the book I'm working on aside for a few days and write poetry.
Melody Dean Dimick
A student learned a horrible truth about his mother. I watched as he struggled to deal with the consequences.
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