MacKenzie Saladin
Get to know me
I graduated from Eastern Washington University in 2019 with a BA in English Literary Studies. My most notable course was on Herman Melville's Moby-Dick, and I helped put on a symposium about Melville. I also did an independent study where I went more in-depth on reading Moby-Dick. You could say I like Melville.
After my undergrad, I earned a Certificate in Editing from the University of Washington. I strengthened my existing grammatical and editing knowledge while learning more about the field and what it takes to be an editor today.
My love for words doesn't end at reading and editing, I write in my free time. Below you'll find more about me and a snapshot from one of my short stories.
My Favorite Books
Historical Fiction
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The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
My all-time favorite. My first tattoo/book-related tattoo is from this book.
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The Personal Librarian by Heather Terrell and Victoria Christopher Murray
Classics/Gothics
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Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
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Dracula Bram Stoker
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The Whispering House by Elizabeth Brooks
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Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
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Moby-Dick by Herman Melville
My second book-related tattoo is a harpoon in honor of many hours of studying this classic.
Other
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Ambergris trilogy by Jeff VanderMeer (Book tattoo 3 of the 8 book-themed tattoos)
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Kinsey Millhone Alphabet Series by Sue Grafton
One of my favorites to pick up when I don't know what to read. Also, another book tattoo.
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Winesburg, Ohio by Sherwood Anderson
On the side, and mostly for my own purposes, I am a photographer. I enjoy being able to capture the fun moments and share them with my friends and family. While this is not my sole income, I do accept photography clients locally; feel free to inquire at the Contact page. Below are some of my shots.
To the left is my all too supportive husband and our cuddly dog Maizie. She is 7 years old and has quite a little attitude. She also has the cutest underbite, which you can see below.
