Melenie Freedom Flynn is an author, actor, and teacher. Her writing has been supported by fellowships from MacDowell, the Elizabeth George Foundation, Massachusetts Cultural Council, the Edith Wharton House, Straw Dog Writers’ Guild, Djerassi Residents Artists Program, and Atlantic Center for the Arts. Melenie’s essay “Message from Your Inmate” won the annual nonfiction contest at Vela Magazine and her recent work can be seen in In a Flash and Provincetown Arts Magazine. A graduate of the MFA Acting Program at California Institute of the Arts, Melenie has performed in theatres across the country. She leads writing workshops at Pioneer Valley Writers’ Workshop and provides coaching and editorial services for writers.