Markella
Paradissis-Healy
Here's where I share what I'm currently up to and humble-brag a bit about previous experiences!
I'm Currently...
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Excited to connect with more of the kidlit community at SCBWI New England Spring Conference!
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Revising a queer YA retelling of the myth of Hero and Leander set in 2009. (Not to alarm anyone, but is 2009 considered contemporary or is that hitting historical yet?)
Awards
Ringling College Trustee Scholar Nominee
I was one of two in my major nominated by faculty for Ringling College’s highest honor recognizing creative talent, thinking skills, leadership, and service
President's Award - Best of Ringling College
TV pilot script, comedy, Disappointing the Contemporary Greek Family
Lazarus Outstanding Service Award
Led a series of creative writing workshops at the LGBTQ+ youth center, ALSO Youth.
Publishing Internships:
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The Seymour Agency
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Literary intern
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Tiny Fox Press
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Editorial and marketing intern
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Thesis - YA Fantasy MS
This is not just an excuse to share my cute dress, but for my senior thesis project at Ringling College, I outlined, wrote, and partially revised an 80,000 word YA fantasy manuscript with the support of my thesis advisor and classmates.
I also provided weekly feedback to my classmates on their manuscripts and presented my project at the end-of-year gallery.
Fun Facts
Because I hate my knees, I toured the U.S. playing trumpet with the Troopers Drum & Bugle Corps, a World Class Drum Corps (aka professional marching band).
I still play trumpet for fun!
