Melody Chan Graves

Links

Check out The 2007 Robert Olen Butler Prize Stories anthology featuring short fiction by the best established and emerging literary writers. My Squaw Valley Community of Writers buddy Lauren Cobb's excellent story, "No Place," is included in this prestigious publication.
Squaw Valley Community of Writers - one of the best creative writing workshops around, dedicated to nurturing emerging literary talent.
Writers' League of Texas 2009 Agents and Editors Conference - a place where all the top-notch literary agents and editors come seeking new talent. Fun, informative sessions and tons of networking opportunities,
located in the cool city of Austin, Texas.

From Where You Dream: The Process of Writing Fiction - Robert Olen Butler's master class on fiction writing that caters to the organic writing process
Writing the Breakout Novel- NY Literary Agent Don Maass shares his method for increasing the commercial value of any fiction project.
The Writer Magazine - a must-have for any level writer, filled with useful articles and interviews about the craft and business of writing
Poets and Writers Magazine - magazine for the literary writer of fiction and poetry. Filled with great interviews, articles, and listings of awards, grants, and residencies.
Never Eat Alone: And Other Secrets to Success, One Relationship at a Time - Keith Ferrazzi's book on networking, based on a culture of connecting and helping others. Highly recommended.

Yo-Yo Ma Plays Ennio Morricone- My favorite album to listen to when I write. Gabriel's Oboe from The Mission soundtrack is one of my all-time favorite movie themes.
Scooter's Coffee House - Coffee company based in Omaha, Nebraska--who knew?? I recently discovered one of their franchises in Austin, Texas, and had a couple of mocha lattes that were to. die. for. Better than (dare I say it?) Starbucks or Peet's.