Melissa Tantaquidgeon Zobel

Melissa Tantaquidgeon Zobel (born Melissa Jayne Fawcett; March 24, 1960) is a Mohegan author, historian, and storyteller who serves as Vice-Chairwoman for the Mohegan Tribal Council of Elders. Also a prolific writer, Zobel has published many books including the historical biography, Medicine Trail: The Life and Lessons of Gladys Tantaquidgeon, and the futuristic novel Oracles. Some publications appear under her maiden name of Melissa Jayne Fawcett.

Education Melissa Tantaquidgeon Zobel grew up on the home site of Reverend Samson Occom, one of the first Christian American Indian ministers. trained the young Zobel in tribal oral traditions, beliefs and sacred practices.

In 2012, Tantaquidgeon Zobel earned the degree of M.F.A. from Fairfield University.

Career Zobel has served as the storyteller of the Mohegan Tribe and traveled all throughout New England. She also won a national award for The Accomac Business Model.

Publications Wabanaki Blues. Poisoned Pencil, 2015. Fire Hollow. Raven's Wing Books, 2010. Makiawisug: The Gift of the Little People. Little People Pubns, 1997; Medicine Trail: The Life and Lessons of Gladys Tantaquidgeon. University of Arizona Press, 2000. Oracles: A Novel. University of New Mexico Press, 2004; The Road to Elsewhere. Scribes Valley Publishing; First edition, 2009; The Lasting of the Mohegans: Part I, The Story of the Wolf People. The Mohegan Tribe, 1995; ASIN B0006QGXTK