Daughter of famed novelist Pat Conroy, Melissa discusses writing and publishing children's literature. Melissa Conroy always wanted to be an artist.  She spent her childhood making things. She sewed together stuffed animals, drew her favorite things and nailed together a secret fort under the backyard deck with her sister. She still makes things including books for kids. For her latest book, Grandma is an Author Melissa made several monsters from recyclables to scare writer’s block away.  She has also crafted the acclaimed book Poppy’s Pants (2010).