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Melanie grew up in Shanghai, Hong Kong, Taipei, and Beijing. She spent all her free time devouring books of every kind—including ones that most adults probably wouldn’t recommend for children. She is currently a producer and screenwriter, with an MFA from USC in film producing.

Melanie enjoys writing dark fantasy stories about the power of art, self-acceptance, and the courage to stand up for one’s beliefs. Her first novel, Theo and the Forbidden Language, was the winner of Best YA at the 2018 IndieReader Discovery Awards, and she also has a dragon series, "Riders of Jade & Fire", set in Tang China. The third book releases September 2025.

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Melanie Ansley The only way through writer's block is to write. Write something, anything. We have an inner perfectionist who sometimes won't let us write for fear o…moreThe only way through writer's block is to write. Write something, anything. We have an inner perfectionist who sometimes won't let us write for fear of failure. But that's where deadlines and writing exercises come in: create a write or die situation where you have to turn in something, even if it's imperfect. An imperfect something will always be better than a perfect nothing.(less)
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“That,” said the tortoise, “is no ordinary mirror. Use it in your darkest hour, for it will bring out your deepest fear.” “Why would I want to do that?” “Because sometimes, what you fear most is what you need most.”
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