From the Archives
News Letter | Issue 3 | 3-10-26
Hello Friends,
Well, it happened!!! The release of my memoir Climbing Through: A Courageous Story of Grit, Healing and Second Chances, my first book signing at Bird & Jim, and author talk at Tattered Cover in Denver.
It was a joy to sign and chat with the Estes locals at Bird & Jim. Thank you to my community of Estes Park for such a great turnout at Bird & Jim. At Tattered Cover, it was fantastic to be surrounded by more Estes locals, Boulder friends, old friends traveling to the area, and new Denver acquaintances. At the author talk, I was delighted to have a conversation partner in Abigail Bliss, who interviewed me for a piece in Westword.
It is a vulnerable position to put your life and writing out to the world—I am so thankful to all who attended for the warm reception and to the eager readers for the positive comments!
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📖 Come Celebrate With Me — Author Talks & Book Signings
• Douglas County Libraries, Highlands Ranch — April 11, 2026 at 6:30 PM
🖊️ Author Talk + Book Signing
• Estes Valley Library — April 24, 2026 at 6:00 PM
🖊️ Author Talk + Book Signing
• Boulder Bookstore — June 10, 2026 at 6:30 PM
🖊️ Author Talk + Book Signing
💛 Each event will include conversation, Q&A, and time to connect.
Thank you for being part of this journey with me — your encouragement and support have carried me further than you know. I hope to see you soon!
With gratitude,
Melissa Strong
Some years ago I decided to chronicle my life as a working athlete.
It is interesting resurrecting these old post and visiting with the youthful and optimistic me.
What message would I tell the younger Melissa--simple "don't play with electricity."
I stopped posting with the accident -- turning my time to recovery and opening Bird & Jim. Pouring my words into Exit Wounds.