mel writes books

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I'm an indie author of magical realism/cosy fantasy. Here you'll find assorted musings on my writing process, creativity and life as a contemplative creative in a capitalist hellscape ๐Ÿ˜Ž. Pull up a chair, the kettle's on...

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