Megan E. Cassidy

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Megan is an author, college professor, publisher, and host of the podcast "Stop Ruining My Childhood!"

In addition to writing books for children, teens, and adults, Megan has also illustrated several books including her own picture book series "Songs My Mother Taught Me"

When not reading manuscripts, editing, writing, or teaching, she can be found painting, kayaking, hiking, dancing, and exploring New York’s Capital Region with her husband Stephen.
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Megan E. Cassidy I'm doing the final edits for my first novel for adults. It's called Smothered and was inspired by the Jon Benet Ramsey murder. The book is told in tr…moreI'm doing the final edits for my first novel for adults. It's called Smothered and was inspired by the Jon Benet Ramsey murder. The book is told in transcripts, emails, court records, and other documents, and just about everyone in the story has something to hide.(less)
Megan E. Cassidy My dad told me a story about setting off fireworks to impress my mom when they were dating. He was on a raft and suddenly the fireworks tipped toward …moreMy dad told me a story about setting off fireworks to impress my mom when they were dating. He was on a raft and suddenly the fireworks tipped toward him instead of up in the air! He managed to jump in the water to escape. I laughed so hard I cried and I decided to tell a story about all the silly things young guys do when trying to show off when trying to impress the girls they like. (less)
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One Hundred Voices: Volume I

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Always, Jessie

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"I just could not warm to this one at all... put it down for a while and went back to it again. I did finish it but, honestly, I found it a bit preachy and OTT. Plus the British lingo was a bit off ... "Feck" is Irish. I doubt many non-Irish use the e" Read more of this review »
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“Why am I here? I'm here because I know I have a binge eating disorder. I want to get help. I want to feel good about myself again and I want people to actually see me for the person I am, not just my body.”
Megan E. Cassidy, Always, Jessie

“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.”
Maya Angelou, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings

“Segregation shaped me; education liberated me.”
Maya Angelou

“Remember, if the time should come when you have to make a choice between what is right and what is easy, remember what happened to a boy who was good, and kind, and brave, because he strayed across the path of Lord Voldemort. Remember Cedric Diggory.”
J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

“Fiction is the truth inside the lie.”
Stephen King

“Books are a uniquely portable magic.”
Stephen King, On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft




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