Melissa Lorraine McCann is a writer, procrastinator, and cat lover based in Detroit, Michigan. She has earned an MFA in writing from Lindenwood University and a BA in film studies from Wayne State University. Currently, she teaches undergraduate film courses and judges NYC Midnight writing competitions. Previously, she has worked as a staff reader for E&GJ Little Press, as well as work in education. Melissa’s short fiction and screenplays have placed in a number of writing contests, including the Historic Irvington Halloween Writing Competition, Made in Michigan Festival, and The Write Room Screenplay Competition. Her work has appeared in Gathering Storm Magazine , The Gateway Review, Fearsome Critters: A Millennial Arts Journal and HedgeApple.