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Melissa Banczak has lived all over the country, thanks to her now-retired military spouse. She currently resides in Florida, where she’s a reasonable driving distance to roller coasters in the Orlando area. An unexpected encounter with her daughter’s nine foot boa, Strawberry Margarita, led to the idea for the first book in her June Nash MisAdventure series. In a former life she was a literary agent working mainly with screenplays. When she’s not writing, she and her husband run. Slowly. She accidentally completed her first marathon in 2017, when she didn’t hear her husband ask if she’d like to stop at 13.1. She would have.
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Just a tad close #metsminorleague #metsgame #baseball #almostsummerBut they lost. (This past Monday) I think I jinxed them. Had a blast though with one of my favorite writers Lori Drake. #chicagocubs #chicagofun #writingconference #sellmorebooksshowRoseate Spoonbills on my morning walk. #iamwriting later! Really! (My editor follows me) #birdsofinstagram #badphotos #walkingaround #walkingtrailsMore dizzies so fresh air. Doc figured out cochlear stimulation is the culprit.#iamwriting or rather plotting as I walk #shouldbewriting #cozymysteries #womensleuths20 mins left and I’m dying. It smells fab. My 1st meal in the new crock pot. 5 Chicken breasts, peppers, tiny red potatoes, carrots, onion, 1/2 cup butter, spices. #crockpotrecipes #dinnerideas #itswhatsfordinner #crockpotchickenSandhill Crane babies! Yes, mom, I’ll move on #bikeriding #sandhillcranes #naturelover #badphotographyA friend’s daughter didn’t believe the giant guitar hotel is real! Would you stay there? I love weird, I would. #weirdhotels #guitarphotography #miami🌴 #hardrockcasino #vacation🌴 #vacationgoalsMe and a friend. Just hanging out. #amnotwriting #snakesofinstagram #procrastinationnation #friendssAhhhhh too windy today for walking in the surf. #beachlovers🌴 #beaches #oceanwaves #amnotwritingtoday #amnotwritingOne highlight of the trip was finding this monster at Buc-ees in Texas. #roadtrippin #roadtrip @buceestexas
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Books Cubed: Ep 28 How to Sex Your Snake Chs 1 and 2
Good Adventures, My dizzies are mostly gone now and I’m writing full time again. To get myself back into June’s mindset, and get the next book in the series finished, I’ve been rereading How to Sex Your Snake. I had … Continue reading
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Tagged audiobook, junes nash misadventures, murder, mystery, snakes, women detectives
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“A monkey stole my bra”
I wrote this as I waited for Herman’s Hermits to start. (Epcot Garden Rocks Series) This month has been crazy and fast. Took mom to Key West for her birthday. Got photos with the clothing optional bar sign at Garden … Continue reading
Posted in Book Updates, Disney World, key west, Music, Uncategorized
Tagged capuchin monkeys, dewey nash, dewzer, disneyworld, epcot, gone herpin’, hermans’s hermits, how to bungle your jungle, how to sex your snake, june nash misadventures, June Nash Mystery, Melissa Banczak author, rainforest, roar and soar network, snakes
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Win a signed copy of How to Sex Your Snake
Goodreads Book Giveaway How to Sex Your Snake by Melissa Banczak Giveaway ends June 13, 2017. See the giveaway details at Goodreads. Enter Giveaway Are you a member of Goodreads? If not, you should be. I’m giving away some … Continue reading
Snake shoes!
Today’s my birthday so I’m slacking off. These are a present from my oldest. She based the design on the cover of my book, How to Sex Your Snake! Have a great day! Write on, Melissa
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Tagged birthday, june nash misadventures, Melissa Banczak author, painting, presents, snakes, sneakers
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How to Sex Your Snake Book Cover Reveal
It’s been just shy of two months since James died. I was scrolling Facebook a couple of weeks ago and stumbled upon an unattributed quote that sums up my sadness.
“I believe the hardest part of healing after you’ve lost someone you love is to recover the “you” that went away with them” Continue reading
New babies!
The clutch is finally hatching! These silly babies are like a month over due. Have I mentioned the babies before now? I don’t recall and I don’t feel like looking back over previous posts. I think these are green … Continue reading
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Tagged baby snakes, clutch, editing, June Nash Mystery, Melissa Banczak author, mystery, Never Alone game, snakes, writing
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9-7-15 Monday Word Count
Got woken up a bit after 5 Sunday morning and had to drive to the next town over to pick up the kid from his night shift job. We’ve always told him, if he’s too tired to drive, call and … Continue reading
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Tagged editing, maple leaves, mystery, novel, snakes, walking dogs, winter, writing
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4-19-15 Sunday Word Count
Most of this week was delightfully lost to chats with mom. I only get to see her twice a year, because of how far apart we live, so I’m okay with that. And the best part is that I’ve now … Continue reading
4-12-15 Sunday Word Count
I’m still on the road and missing the family. Right now, I’m sitting in Starbucks for the free wi-fi and I’m losing feeling in my keister so let’s get right to the word count. How to Sex Your Snake, June … Continue reading
