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'''Melissa Wiley''' is a pen name for Melissa Anne Peterson (born December 17, 1968). She is the author of two book series about [[Laura Ingalls Wilder]]'s ancestors, the Martha Years and the Charlotte Years.<ref>{{Cite web |url= http://www.harpercollins.com/authors/14124/Melissa_Wiley/index.aspx|title= Melissa Wiley|accessdate= 18 March 2010|author= |authorlink= |coauthors= |date= |year= |month= |format= |work= |publisher=HarperCollins |pages= |language= |archiveurl= |archivedate= |quote= }}</ref> She resides in [[San Diego, CA]] with her husband, the comic book editor and author [[Scott Peterson (comic book writer and editor)|Scott Peterson]], and six children. One of her sons (born December 9, 2003) has [[hearing loss]]. Her oldest daughter (born June 7, 1995) had [[leukemia]], but recovered. She is a stay-at-home mom and [[homeschool]]s her children.

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'''Melissa Anne Peterson''' (born December 17, 1968), known by her [[pen name]] '''Melissa Wiley''', is an author of children's books, known especially for two book series about [[Laura Ingalls Wilder]]'s ancestors: ''The Martha Years'' and ''The Charlotte Years''.<ref name="hc">{{cite web |url= https://www.harpercollins.com/blogs/authors/melissa-wiley|title=Melissa Wiley|access-date=2021-05-07|website=[[HarperCollins]]}}</ref> She is a contributing writer at [[Wired (magazine)|Wired.com]]'s GeekMom blog {{when|date=May 2021}} and co-writes a webcomic with her husband, [[Scott Peterson (comic book writer and editor)|Scott Peterson]], and illustrator [[Chris Gugliotti]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wired.com/geekmom/author/melissa-wiley/ |title=Melissa Wiley &#124; GeekMom |publisher=[[Wired (magazine)|Wired]] |access-date=2015-09-25}}</ref>

==Personal life==
Wiley resides in [[Portland, Oregon]] with her husband, comic book editor and author [[Scott Peterson (comic book writer and editor)|Scott Peterson]], and six children. One of her sons (born {{birth date|2003|12|9}}) has [[hearing loss]]. Her oldest daughter (born {{birth date|1995|6|7}}) had [[leukemia]], but recovered. She is a stay-at-home mom and [[Homeschooling|homeschools]] her children.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.authorsarerockstars.com/2012/08/melissa-wiley-kidlit-corner-road-trip.html |title=Melissa Wiley: KidLit Corner Road Trip Edition Podcast |website=Authors are ROCKSTARS! |date=2012-08-12 |access-date=2015-09-25}}</ref>


== Books ==
== Books ==

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'''The Martha Years'''
=== Nonfiction ===
* Antlers in Space and Other Common Phenomena (Split/Lip Press, 2017)<ref>{{Cite book|last=Wiley, Melissa A.|title=Antlers in space and other common phenomena: essays|date=26 January 2017|isbn=978-1-5426-5147-9|location=Wyncote, PA|oclc=1031975148}}</ref>
* Skull Cathedral: A Vestigial Anatomy (Autumn House Press, 2020)<ref>{{Cite book|title=Skull Cathedral: A Vestigial Anatomy|publisher=Autumn House Press|year=2020|isbn=978-1-938769-56-6|language=en}}</ref>

=== Fiction ===
* [[Anastasia (1997 film)|Anastasia]]: Together in Paris ([[Golden Books]], 1997, as Melissa Peterson)
* Hanna's Christmas ([[HarperFestival]], 2001, as Melissa Peterson)
* Fox and Crow Are Not Friends ([[Random House]], 2012)<ref name="prh">{{cite web|url=https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/144266/melissa-wiley/ |title=Melissa Wiley |website=[[Penguin Random House]] |access-date=2021-05-07}}</ref>
* The Prairie Thief ([[Margaret K. McElderry Books]], 2012)<ref name="Simon & Schuster">{{cite web|url=http://authors.simonandschuster.com/Melissa-Wiley/84427630 |title=Melissa Wiley |website=[[Simon & Schuster]] |access-date=2015-09-25}}</ref>
* Inch and Roly Make a Wish ([[Simon Spotlight]], 2012)<ref name="Simon & Schuster" />
* Inch and Roly and the Very Small Hiding Place (Simon Spotlight, 2013)<ref name="Simon & Schuster" />
* Inch and Roly and the Sunny Day Scare (Simon Spotlight, 2013)<ref name="Simon & Schuster" />
* The Nerviest Girl in the World ([[Alfred A. Knopf|Knopf]], 2020)<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/melissa-wiley/the-nerviest-girl-in-the-world/ |title=The Nerviest Girl in the World |website=[[Kirkus Reviews]] |access-date=2021-05-07 |date=2020-04-08 |language=en}}</ref><ref name="prh" />

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'''Little House: The Martha Years'''<br />
Published by [[HarperCollins]].<ref name="hc" />
# Little House in the Highlands (1999)
# Little House in the Highlands (1999)
# The Far Side of the Loch (2000)
# The Far Side of the Loch (2000)
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# Beyond the Heather Hills (2003)
# Beyond the Heather Hills (2003)


'''The Charlotte Years'''
'''Little House: The Charlotte Years'''<br />
Published by HarperCollins.<ref name="hc" />
# Little House by Boston Bay (1999)
# Little House by Boston Bay (1999)
# On Tide Mill Lane (2001)
# On Tide Mill Lane (2001)
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# Across the Puddingstone Dam (2004)
# Across the Puddingstone Dam (2004)


'''[[Carmen Sandiego#Carmen Sandiego Mystery series|Carmen Sandiego Mysteries]]'''<br />
'''Adapted Little House Books'''
Published by HarperCollins and credited to Melissa Peterson.
# The Adventures of Laura and Jack (1997)
# Pioneer Sisters (1997)
* Hasta la Vista, Blarney (1997)
# Animal Adventures (1997)
# School Days (1997)
# Laura & Nellie (1998)
# Farmer Boy Days (1998)
# Little House Farm Days (1998)
# Hard Times on the Prairie (1998)

'''Carmen Sandiego Mysteries'''
* The Cocoa Commotion (1997)
* The Cocoa Commotion (1997)
* Hasta LA Vista, Blarney (1997)


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==References==
'''Other'''
{{Reflist}}
* Together in Paris (1997)
* Hanna's Christmas (2001)

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== References ==
{{reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
{{Portal |Children's literature}}
*[http://melissawiley.com/blog/ Melissa Wiley's Blog: Here in the Bonny Glen]
*[http://melissawiley.typepad.com/liltinghouse/ Melissa Wiley's Old Blog at Club Mom]
* [https://melissawiley.com/ Official website]
*[http://melissawiley.com/ Melissa Wiley's Website]
* [http://thicklebit.com Into the Thicklebit webcomic]
*Cook, Karla. [http://ramblinroadstoeverywhere.blogspot.com/2008/06/i-remember-laura-books-music.html "'I Remember Laura' - Books & Music"]. Ramblin' Roads. June 23, 2008
* Cook, Karla. [http://ramblinroadstoeverywhere.blogspot.com/2008/06/i-remember-laura-books-music.html "'I Remember Laura' - Books & Music"]. Ramblin' Roads. June 23, 2008.
* {{LCAuth|n98062332|Melissa Wiley|17|}}
* [http://lccn.loc.gov/n96067602 Melissa Peterson] (real name) at LC Authorities, with 11 records and [https://www.worldcat.org/identities/lccn-n96-067602 Peterson at WorldCat]
* [http://lccn.loc.gov/n2007089013 Anne James] (joint pseudonym with husband Scott Peterson) at LC Authorities and [https://www.worldcat.org/identities/lccn-n2007-089013 James at WorldCat]

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Latest revision as of 00:55, 2 May 2022

Melissa Wiley
BornMelissa Anne Peterson
(1968-12-17) December 17, 1968 (age 56)
OccupationWriter, Editor
NationalityAmerican
Notable worksThe Martha Years
The Charlotte Years
SpouseScott Peterson

Melissa Anne Peterson (born December 17, 1968), known by her pen name Melissa Wiley, is an author of children's books, known especially for two book series about Laura Ingalls Wilder's ancestors: The Martha Years and The Charlotte Years.[1] She is a contributing writer at Wired.com's GeekMom blog [when?] and co-writes a webcomic with her husband, Scott Peterson, and illustrator Chris Gugliotti.[2]

Personal life

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Wiley resides in Portland, Oregon with her husband, comic book editor and author Scott Peterson, and six children. One of her sons (born (2003-12-09)December 9, 2003) has hearing loss. Her oldest daughter (born (1995-06-07)June 7, 1995) had leukemia, but recovered. She is a stay-at-home mom and homeschools her children.[3]

Books

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Nonfiction

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  • Antlers in Space and Other Common Phenomena (Split/Lip Press, 2017)[4]
  • Skull Cathedral: A Vestigial Anatomy (Autumn House Press, 2020)[5]

Fiction

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Little House: The Martha Years
Published by HarperCollins.[1]

  1. Little House in the Highlands (1999)
  2. The Far Side of the Loch (2000)
  3. Down to the Bonny Glen (2001)
  4. Beyond the Heather Hills (2003)

Little House: The Charlotte Years
Published by HarperCollins.[1]

  1. Little House by Boston Bay (1999)
  2. On Tide Mill Lane (2001)
  3. The Road from Roxbury (2002)
  4. Across the Puddingstone Dam (2004)

Carmen Sandiego Mysteries
Published by HarperCollins and credited to Melissa Peterson.

  • Hasta la Vista, Blarney (1997)
  • The Cocoa Commotion (1997)

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Melissa Wiley". HarperCollins. Retrieved 2021-05-07.
  2. ^ "Melissa Wiley | GeekMom". Wired. Retrieved 2015-09-25.
  3. ^ "Melissa Wiley: KidLit Corner Road Trip Edition Podcast". Authors are ROCKSTARS!. 2012-08-12. Retrieved 2015-09-25.
  4. ^ Wiley, Melissa A. (26 January 2017). Antlers in space and other common phenomena: essays. Wyncote, PA. ISBN 978-1-5426-5147-9. OCLC 1031975148.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
  5. ^ Skull Cathedral: A Vestigial Anatomy. Autumn House Press. 2020. ISBN 978-1-938769-56-6.
  6. ^ a b "Melissa Wiley". Penguin Random House. Retrieved 2021-05-07.
  7. ^ a b c d "Melissa Wiley". Simon & Schuster. Retrieved 2015-09-25.
  8. ^ "The Nerviest Girl in the World". Kirkus Reviews. 2020-04-08. Retrieved 2021-05-07.
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