Melissa Peneycad
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Melissa Peneycad

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Melissa Peneycad is an author, entrepreneur, public engagement strategist, and consultant dedicated to making complex ideas accessible through engaging, well-researched writing. With a background spanning business, education, technology, infrastructure, regulation, and sustainability, she has spent over twenty-five years working with private, public, and nonprofit organizations to navigate change, develop and implement strategies, and drive innovation. Her diverse experience gives her a unique ability to identify patterns, draw unexpected connections, and translate complex ideas across disciplines—an approach that informs her writing on topics ranging from artificial intelligence to food, travel, and beyond. Melissa began her career as a management consultant before transitioning into sustainability, where she played a key role in shaping projects and frameworks with lasting impact in infrastructure and real estate. Over time, her passion for writing, teaching, and distilling complexity into clear, actionable insights led her to establish Clover Lane Publishing. Through this venture, she provides consultation services to aspiring authors and publishers while continuing to write expertly crafted books that aim to inform and inspire. She is the author of "Halifax Food Scene," the Amazon bestselling "Essentials of Artificial Intelligence for Beginners," and the newly released "Generative AI Basics & Beyond." Melissa’s work reflects her belief in lifelong learning, curiosity, and the power of knowledge to drive meaningful change. She holds advanced degrees in business and environmental studies and is based in Halifax, where she lives with her husband, their two cats, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Beyond writing and publishing, Melissa enjoys traveling (she has been to nearly 50 countries), great food, art, history, and hiking.
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