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Ep. 3: Melissa Faliveno
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- Writing Forward
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- May 20, 2026
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Summary
Writing Forward welcomes Melissa Faliveno , author of the novel “Hemlock” and the essay collection “Tomboyland,” which was named one of the best books of 2020 by NPR, the New York Public Library, Electric Literature, and Debutiful. In this episode, Melissa discusses writing from within communities and subcultures, the quiet grief of leaving home, and Midwestern weather as a love language. Books on writing craft mentioned in this episode: “Refuse to Be Done: How to Write and Rewrite a Novel in Three Drafts” by Matt Bell “A Swim in a Pond in the Rain” by George Saunders Writing Forward is a conversation show exploring what keeps Wisconsin writers moving forward, one word at a time. Hosted by Jeff Oloizia. Podcast production by Anya van Wagtendonk. If you like what you hear, follow Writing Forward on Instagram and Substack .