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Get Your Annual Mammograms, and Get Genetic Testing #BreastCancerAwareness

Posted on April 27, 2023 by Melissa Ridley Elmes

Statistically, 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. Per the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, breast cancer is the most common cancer globally and represents 1 in 4 of all cancers in women. It is … Continue reading →

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The Rhysling Award

Posted on February 21, 2023 by Melissa Ridley Elmes

I’ve learned today that two of my poems were nominated for the Science Fiction and Fantasy Poetry Association’s annual Rhysling Award for best speculative poem in the short category. What a delightful surprise! The first of these is a personal … Continue reading →

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Black Friday Sale through Sunday 11/27: Arthurian Things is 40% off!

Posted on November 26, 2022 by Melissa Ridley Elmes

Hello all! Just popping in to let you know that Myth Mart is having a Black Friday sale through November 27. All titles are 40% off with the code blackfriday2022 . That means Arthurian Things is currently 40% off now … Continue reading →

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A few brief updates: teaching, publications, a reading, and a corgi in the snow!

Posted on February 3, 2022 by Melissa Ridley Elmes

Hello All! January was one of those blink-and-you’ll-miss-it months. We’re back in session for the spring term, and I’m teaching some of my favorite things–History of the English Language, the Medieval Literature seminar, the senior capstone in English, and a … Continue reading →

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Samuel R. Delany Fellowship shortlist

Posted on December 2, 2021 by Melissa Ridley Elmes

Here’s a link to the Catstone Books-sponsored inaugural Samuel R. Delany Fellowship shortlist–Take a moment to check out some of their work, & take a good look at their faces. This is the future of speculative fiction & poetry, & … Continue reading →

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Samuel R. Delany fellowship longlist announced!

Posted on November 9, 2021 by Melissa Ridley Elmes

I am so excited about this! The inaugural Samuel R. Delany fellowship for diverse voices in speculative fiction has released its longlist of candidates. From this group of outstanding emerging and early career writers, a short list of 5 will … Continue reading →

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“Mary’s Waking Dream” now up at Reunion: Dallas Review Online

Posted on October 26, 2021 by Melissa Ridley Elmes

I’m so pleased to be able to share that my short story, “Mary’s Waking Dream,” was chosen as the Reunion: Dallas Review Online October selection. You can read it here: https://ah.utdallas.edu/reunion/reunion-online/?fbclid=IwAR0p8omTHI16jRECgFr4UlkpT7NSaytCZSD0PDYmA0HCqHVfF_ceGfvR-ys Hope you enjoy it! For those who are more … Continue reading →

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Manifesting Done Right

Posted on February 4, 2021 by Melissa Ridley Elmes

Ten-year old me: I wish I could just write and read things I like and talk about them and be nerdy for a living. Adult me: Hey, Kiddo, knock yourself out. Just your semi-occasional reminder that your ten-year old self … Continue reading →

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It’s Been a Hot Minute, Hasn’t It?

Posted on January 19, 2021 by Melissa Ridley Elmes

Hello, Blogosphere! So, I just logged in to this space for the first time in . . . a while. Reading through my last post, written in July of last year, I find it truly resonates with me, and I … Continue reading →

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Book Signing at Jayzomon Pop Culture Expo!

Posted on February 5, 2020 by Melissa Ridley Elmes

Hi everyone, I am excited and honored to announce that I will be signing copies of Arthurian Things at the Jayzomon Pop Culture Expo this weekend. This is two major life dreams come true–doing a book signing and being an … Continue reading →

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