Press & Blog

Hello Again!

by Melissa Marsted March 11, 2022

It has been awhile since I have posted, but we will soon be finished with the ninth book in our series! The Bird That Lives in Paradise is about a ...

Posted in birds, books, children's picture book, climate change, Mount Rainier, national parks, nature

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We have officially launched Hope Soars over Yellowstone!

by Melissa Marsted August 19, 2021

We have officially launched Hope Soars over Yellowstone!

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Never Stop Learning - About Magpies!

by Melissa Marsted August 9, 2021

So I learned something new about the first book in our collection: Buzzy and the Red Rock Canyons. The original illustration of a magpie was a yell...

Posted in Arches National Park, birds, Bryce Canyon National Park, Canyonlands National Park, Capitol Reef National Park, children's books, magpie, Utah, Zion National Park

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Children's Book Reading Today!

by Melissa Marsted July 31, 2021

I spent all day yesterday playing with the display in our Sprinter van because of possible rain and set up to enhance social distancing. Today is t...

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Meet Rick, owner of Ashford Creek Gallery and his visiting Sparrow

by Melissa Marsted July 26, 2021

Meet Rick, owner of Ashford Creek Gallery and his visiting Sparrow

Rick is one of the reasons I love to get on the road to sell our books! He and I connected immediately. What's not to love about a gallery filled w...

Posted in art, birds, books, children's books, gallery, Mount Rainier, national parks, nature, sparrow

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Happy 14th Birthday to My Most Trusted Travel Buddy - Aro!

by Melissa Marsted July 6, 2021

Happy 14th Birthday to My Most Trusted Travel Buddy - Aro!

Yesterday was Aro, my Jack Russell terrier's 14th birthday so I was reflecting on all of the adventures he has done with me since I started writing...

Posted in Zion National Park

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Vacation Races Yellowstone Half Marathon Race Expo

by Melissa Marsted July 1, 2021

Vacation Races Yellowstone Half Marathon Race Expo

Finally back in action! Selling our books and my son's endurance socks and running my first race since March 5, 2020!

Posted in books, children, children's books, children's picture book, half marathon, national parks, runner, running, vacation races, Yellowstone

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Park City's Park Record Announces DeeDee's Year of Adventure

by Melissa Marsted October 15, 2020

https://www.parkrecord.com/entertainment/young-readers-can-explore-acadia-national-park-through-deedees-year-of-adventure/

Posted in Acadia, Acadia National Park, birds, books, chickadee, children, children's books, children's picture book, Maine

Park City's Park Record Announces DeeDee's Year of Adventure

by Melissa Marsted October 15, 2020

https://www.parkrecord.com/entertainment/young-readers-can-explore-acadia-national-park-through-deedees-year-of-adventure/

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Molly and the Tale of the American Pikas

by Melissa Marsted December 2, 2019

Molly and the Tale of the American Pikas

A testimonial from Rocky Mountain Wild

Posted in books, climate change, colorado, Crater Lake, glaciers, Grand Teton, Jackson Hole, national parks, pikas, rocky mountains

This Green Earth - Wilderness Adventures for Young Readers

by Melissa Marsted October 15, 2019

https://www.kpcw.org/post/green-earth-july-2-2019-melissa-marsted

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Off the Curb: Melissa Marsted: Children's Book Author & Founder, Lucky Penny Publications

by Melissa Marsted October 15, 2019

Then Story: Working for Arts and Education Non-Profits
Now Story: Children’s Book Author and Founder of Lucky Penny Publication
Curb Moments: When a combination of a series of devastating circumstances and a need for adventure sparked the need for change

Sometimes curb moments include an equal mixture of devastation and inspiration. When Melissa’s path hit some rough territory, including losing her home in a California wildfire, this competitive athlete put her grit to the test and turned her part-time passions for outdoor excursions and writing nature-inspired children’s stories into an exciting career adventure!

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