Hi, I’m Melanie.
Based in Austin, Texas, I am a writer and editor for various literary publications, including Kirkus Reviews and American Library Association’s Booklist magazines, with my work spanning nonfiction genres, including the arts, education, linguistics, history, travel and culture, food and wine, and environmental and social issues. I am also founding editor of Literary West Review and a member of the National Book Critics Circle.
I hold a bachelor’s degree in English and journalism with honors from The University of Texas at Austin and a master’s degree in communication with highest honors from University of Denver.
