Bear Witness

Melissa Clark is an author, television writer and college instructor. She is the author of the novels, Bear Witness, Swimming Upstream, Slowly, and Imperfect. Her essay, “ Rachael Ray Saved My Life” is included in the anthology The Cassoulet Saved Our Marriage. She is also the creator of the animated television series, “ Braceface, ” starring the voice of Alicia Silverstone which aired on the ABC Family Channel. She has written scripts for “ Rolie Polie Olie, ” “ Totally Spies, ” “ Sweet Valley High, ” among others. Melissa teaches creative writing and literature courses both privately and at Otis College of Art and Design in Los Angeles.