by Melissa Gopp-Warner | Sep 23, 2022 | Updates
My manuscript is in a holding pattern as I brave the query trenches—a situation akin to dating in which, rather than looking for a romantic partner, I’m seeking a literary agent to represent and sell my work. So far, I’ve pitched 20 agents and received several... 
by Melissa Gopp-Warner | Aug 2, 2022 | Updates
I have a personal essay coming out this fall in The Banyan Review about converting my lawn into a yard with purpose. My adventures in environmentally conscious landscaping have been somewhat of an inspiration to friends. So to those of you following in my footsteps... 
by Melissa Gopp-Warner | Jun 1, 2022 | Updates
I couldn’t be more thrilled to have an article in Jacksonville Mom about a topic near and dear to both my personal life and my writing. If you read nothing else related to Pride Month, please consider reading this and sharing it with someone you think might... 
by Melissa Gopp-Warner | Jan 13, 2022 | Updates
Creativity runs in my blood. Before I took the plunge into my writing career, I watched my mom dive into her work as an artist. In our personal and creative lives, we shadow each other frequently. That’s why I’m so proud to have my latest piece published... 
by Melissa Gopp-Warner | Oct 31, 2021 | Updates
Did you miss my reading at Jax by Jax? This adapted excerpt of my memoir-in-progress is the moment I thought back to when I first started questioning my sexual identity. Standing out is always a risk. Here’s the best and worst of what can happen when we go... 
by Melissa Gopp-Warner | Sep 22, 2021 | Updates
In my five-year tenure as an independent writer, I’ve eaten my fair share of dirt. My success rate is on par with the average author’s experience: one acceptance out of every ten submissions. With each rejection that’s rolled in, I’ve pulled myself out of the gutter...