Spilt Milk

Reading time: Less than 10 minutes

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Welcome

I’m Melanie Albright, a writer and artist whose work examines the human experience through an existential lens. Self-destructive behaviour, crises of identity, complicated relationships, loss, loneliness and altered realities often feature in my writing to aid explorations of love, meaning, responsibility and freedom.

Fiction

Stay tuned for the latest publications.

Midnight Mother

Short story

Overwhelmed with grief, a reclusive Eric gets an unexpected visit from his mother that further tests his ability to cope.

On the Way to Full

Short story

A disillusioned patient’s bond with her nurse brings hope as she struggles with diabulimia. The head psychiatrist, however, plans to snuff it out.

Spilt Milk

Flash fiction, published in Audience Askew

A middle-aged woman lies naked and alone in her paramour’s bed, stricken with existential regret. As she loses herself in reflection, her lover’s wife returns home.

Poetry

Visual Art

In addition to writing, I love to draw and paint. The subjects I’m most drawn to are women, flowers, animals and patterns. You can peruse my portfolio and purchase commissions and original art in my Buy Me a Coffee shop.

The Artist Fund

If you would like to contribute directly to my ability to continue writing and creating art, consider making a donation or purchase at my Buy Me a Coffee page. These contributions make a huge difference, being both incredibly encouraging and deeply appreciated.