Malissa Chapin, Author

Writing Stories--My Debut Novel The Road Home

Writing Stories--My Debut Novel The Road Home

My novel The Road Home is based on the Appalachian town where my grandmother grew up, but I fictionalized the name. I included a funny business combo called Tansy’s Donuts...

Writing Stories--My Debut Novel The Road Home

My novel The Road Home is based on the Appalachian town where my grandmother grew up, but I fictionalized the name. I included a funny business combo called Tansy’s Donuts...

How Many Miles of Ribbons Does It Take to Make ...

What if Bethlehem celebrated the first Christmas like we celebrate Christmas today? How many miles of ribbons does it take to make the donkeys festive? How many pounds of glitter...

How Many Miles of Ribbons Does It Take to Make ...

What if Bethlehem celebrated the first Christmas like we celebrate Christmas today? How many miles of ribbons does it take to make the donkeys festive? How many pounds of glitter...

Has the Roomba of Life Dragged You Into a Knott...

    Has the Roomba of life ever dragged you into a knotted mess? Well, one Sunday afternoon, I tried to relax. I stood up and saw this scene. It looked...

Has the Roomba of Life Dragged You Into a Knott...

    Has the Roomba of life ever dragged you into a knotted mess? Well, one Sunday afternoon, I tried to relax. I stood up and saw this scene. It looked...

5 Tips for Newbies~Making Connections in the Wr...

When I was new to the writing world,  wondered how to make connections without being pushy. Here are five tips I’ve found to help the newbie writer make connections.*Attend a...

5 Tips for Newbies~Making Connections in the Wr...

When I was new to the writing world,  wondered how to make connections without being pushy. Here are five tips I’ve found to help the newbie writer make connections.*Attend a...

The Library Card Catalog

The library card catalog was one of my favorite stops at the library. Oh, the possibilities.I’d pull that drawer out and flip through the cards, wondering what exciting book I...

The Library Card Catalog

The library card catalog was one of my favorite stops at the library. Oh, the possibilities.I’d pull that drawer out and flip through the cards, wondering what exciting book I...

Writing Stories

I have always meant to write a book and thought about it repeatedly for most of my life. When I was 10 or 11, I told my mom I would...

Writing Stories

I have always meant to write a book and thought about it repeatedly for most of my life. When I was 10 or 11, I told my mom I would...