Science journalist in Flagstaff, Arizona. Author of Brave the Wild River (WW Norton, 2023), Mythical River, and Under Desert Skies. I write about science, nature, rivers, space. Trekkie! www.melissasevigny.com
Melissa Sevigny
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A bit of country bliss.
The new issue of About Place includes my brief essay "Landslide." It's about loss, interconnected ecological and human health, and the ocean. Give it a read. #writing #climatechange #ecology aboutplacejournal.org/issues/the-g...
Okay, mostly being a writer does not look like this. But some days it does. 💙 #amwriting
Health insurance companies: Let's talk about wellness!
Me: Okay, my eyes have been -- 👀
Them: Eyes don't count.
Me: Oh, well, I could use a dentist --🫤
Them: Teeth don't count.
Me: Really? I'm gonna need a therapist.
Them: Brains def don't count. 🧠
Goodness, I almost forgot it's my book's 3-year anniversary! To celebrate, here's a throwback photo to my publicity manager, who gets credit for keeping my sanity mostly intact. 🐱💙📚
Prickly poppies abloom in the White Sage burn scar north of the Grand Canyon.
For your Sunday reading, #author Benjamin Schneider talks about the value of truly public spaces, the concept of "15 minute malls" and flying cars. Take a deep dive into the future of American urban centers. @terrainorg.bsky.social www.terrain.org/2026/intervi...
Advice to writers from the 1920s. It has aged rather well. "Don't hurry the book because no one will publish anything now..." #amwriting #authors
Goodreads is running a giveaway for my upcoming book LOST IN CURIOSITY: Field Notes from Scientists' Adventures into the Unknown! You can enter to win a free print copy
www.goodreads.com/book/show/22...
Melissa Sevigny
Melissa Sevigny
Melissa Sevigny
Melissa Sevigny
Morning on the Colorado River above Lees Ferry. Had a lovely float before the crazy wind set in.
