Malissa Chapin, Author

Writing Stories~Write What You Know

“They” say, write what you know. That’s why you’ll find knitting, Wisconsin, faith, vintage treasures, and pianos in my stories.

Writing Stories~Write What You Know

“They” say, write what you know. That’s why you’ll find knitting, Wisconsin, faith, vintage treasures, and pianos in my stories.

Writing Stories~True Confessions Hope for Chris...

When I saw this cover for sale on my cover designer’s page, I fell in love with the colors, the style, and the feeling.  I didn’t have a Christmas story...

Writing Stories~True Confessions Hope for Chris...

When I saw this cover for sale on my cover designer’s page, I fell in love with the colors, the style, and the feeling.  I didn’t have a Christmas story...

Writing Stories~Book Research at Cracker Barrel

I did a little book research tonight when we found this soda at Cracker Barrel. It’s pretty yummy.  I am not the Cheerwine expert, but it seemed like a cherry...

Writing Stories~Book Research at Cracker Barrel

I did a little book research tonight when we found this soda at Cracker Barrel. It’s pretty yummy.  I am not the Cheerwine expert, but it seemed like a cherry...

My Crazy Additction to Typewriters

  I have a bit of a crazy addiction to old typewriters. I’m not sure why other than that’s how I learned how to type—although I think I learned on...

My Crazy Additction to Typewriters

  I have a bit of a crazy addiction to old typewriters. I’m not sure why other than that’s how I learned how to type—although I think I learned on...

A Recipe from The Road Home by Malissa Chapin~M...

When I wrote The Road Home and added recipes, I had a couple that I didn't include. On the last edit, I chose only to include recipes that Cadence found...

A Recipe from The Road Home by Malissa Chapin~M...

When I wrote The Road Home and added recipes, I had a couple that I didn't include. On the last edit, I chose only to include recipes that Cadence found...

Stories From Writing The Road Home Novel~Vintag...

Like my main character Cadence, I have a love of thrift stores and antique stores. I enjoy the hunt and find many sweet treasures for my vintage décor.

Stories From Writing The Road Home Novel~Vintag...

Like my main character Cadence, I have a love of thrift stores and antique stores. I enjoy the hunt and find many sweet treasures for my vintage décor.