Melissa Mussak

writer, editor & illustrator

ILLUSTRATION

Ace of Wonder

A book about the power of a mother’s love. I had a great time illustrating little Ace and his bath time adventure. Written by Destiny Maria.

Ace of Wonder, in English, is available on Amazon in several countries.

Book Covers

I’ve been getting a real kick out of taking part in writing competitions lately, especially Writing Battle. The platform invites writers to upload book covers for their short stories, and alongside designing my own, I’ve had the pleasure of illustrating covers for fellow authors.

Mushroom Girls

In 2022 I took part in an art challenge called Funguary, during which I drew a mushroom per day following a list of Fungi species. It was the most satisfying challenge I ever took part in!

Film Splitters

In 2011, a couple of friends, my husband and I came up with a game called Film Splitters. The rule was to mix two or more film titles up, creating a unique film idea. We had some pretty cool film names and, ten years later, I decided to create posters for a couple of them. I think I might make some more soon!

Spooky cute

I love making spooky cute illustrations, so I tend to take part in art challenges that show up around Halloween. Here are some of my favourite ones.

Rock n’ Roll muses

Rock is life and women are awesome. So I decided to pay homage to these two goddesses.

WRITING

Same Bath Different

Same Bath Different was written with the intent of introducing philosophical thought to children. Inspired by the pre-Socratic Greek philosopher Heraclitus, who said “no man ever steps into the same river twice”, the book tells the story of a little boy learning he can never have the same bath twice either. It is a story for children of approximately 3-8 years of age, which proves that philosophy can be taught in a light and entertaining manner.Written by Melissa Mussak & illustrated by André Ducci.Also available in Dutch.ISBN: 9789083159003
Hardcover
Age: 3-8 Years
Pages: 40
Published in 2021

Short Stories

A Shipwrecking Guide to Enlightenment — Shortlisted Cranked Anvil

It hasn’t been long since I started taking part in writing competitions, so watch this space for more news!

EDITING

Red from the Black Woods

Working with André Ducci on Red from the Black Woods has been a true creative delight—the kind of project that reminds you that editing can be magic!
You can read the whole comics here.

Let’s work together!

Drop me a line at melissa.mussak@gmail.com

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VAT: NL003690688B76

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