The Power of Storytelling

From essays to fiction, Melissa's work blends depth and emotion, offering readers a space to reflect, connect, and be inspired.

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Meet Melissa

Melissa Royce is a writer, speaker, and literary curator based in Asheville, North Carolina.
With a background in theater, education, and public speaking, she crafts narratives that explore resilience, connection, and transformation. Her work appears in The Great Smokies Review and the Southern Review of Books. She recently completed her memoir, Fiery Grace.

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Field Notes

The most recent findings that may help me and, perhaps, you too. In addition to my thoughts, find links to articles about rheumatoid arthritis, chronic illnesses and applicable medical insight.

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Discourse

As a classroom teacher, I learned from my colleagues, especially if we taught the same courses. Those conversations sparked ideas and inspired lessons. What better way to enrich my writing skills than to talk with other writers.

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