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Morgan Wylie | Author's avatar

I love learning about your process which is not that different from my own. Also, I too, am a “keen observer of humans” with many questions that drive my husband crazy lol.

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Jeanie Croope's avatar

This was interesting, Mel. I love hearing about process and I love that you are nosy! Also loved the photo of your work space!

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Melanie Leavey's avatar

Thanks Jeanie! I’ll have to show an updated photo..nothing fancy, just a bit of a switcheroo that has actually been really energy-boosting. xo

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Jess Engle's avatar

Gobbled this up. Such a satisfying description on how ideas commingle and create these paths of intrigue to follow them down. First, on the stealing like an artist and constant iterative process of life and creation, yes! Second, on the people watching, oh yes. I have always had an insatiable curiosity about the human condition and I was recalling how you had connection in your Strengths.

It’s fascinating to read about plot and narrative bc those are things I don't have a natural for at all, so they’re always been this “mystery” to me. (In a good way, like watching an Olympic gymnast in awe but having no desire to learn the routine.) xj

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Melanie Leavey's avatar

So glad you enjoyed it. I mostly feel like an eejit when I ramble on about these things (like, who cares? I mean, I do but I tend towards foaming nerd so have learned to rein it in LOL)…so thanks for that feedback. xoxo

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Indi Carlton's avatar

Delicious! Love that your approach is through the “chaos method,” erm… magic method. Grin. It’s one I’ve learned to embrace and trust these days myself. Can’t wait till May 23!! 💙

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Melanie Leavey's avatar

There’s really no point in trying to fight it…though I would love a teensy bit more organization. Counting sleeps now….probably because I’m not (sleeping, that is!) :)

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