Author Archives: Melanie
CSPAN BookTV Famous!
I was honored to be included in the inaugural African American Breakfast Party, hosted by children’s author Caroline Brewer to kick off the African-American Read-In event founded by the Black Caucus of the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE). It was … Continue reading
Pre-order Malawi’s Sisters Now Available
Malawi’s Sisters is now available for pre-order from Amazon and Barnes and Noble. Order it now and it’ll be immediately shipped to you in March (publication day is March 15, 2019). Buy it for yourself, or as a gift (or … Continue reading
When Your Life Gets Dumped Out on the Curb
Walking home, “Tiana” tried to rush her three children passed a pile of belongings that had been dumped on the street – the sign of a recent eviction from her apartment building. “Mommy, are those our things?” asked her daughter. … Continue reading
We Have a Cover
We have finalized a cover for “Malawi’s Sisters,” due for release from Four Way Books next spring, and I hope you love it as much as I do. Many thanks to Four Way Books associate director, Ryan Murphy, who designed … Continue reading
Malawi’s Sisters Coming in 2019
I’m thrilled to announce that my novel, “Malawi’s Sisters,” was selected by Edwidge Danticat as the winner of the inaugural Kimbilio National Fiction Prize. My novel will be published in the spring of 2019 by Four Way Books. I’m especially honored to have Ms. … Continue reading
Panelist at AWP17 Conference
I’m excited to announce I will be participating on two panel discussions at the Association of Writers and Writing Programs, the largest literary conference in North America, being held in Washington, D.C. next month. The annual event attracts more than … Continue reading
Legacy Award Brings Together Writing Heroes
What a fabulous experience I had at this year’s ceremony for the Hurston/Wright Foundation Legacy Awards. The event was at the Washington Plaza hotel on Friday, Oct. 21. After more than 20 years, I had the chance to chat briefly with … Continue reading
Short Story Collection On Sale!
My short story collection, Let No One Weep for Me is now on sale during the month of July at Smashwords – just for the e-book. You’ll get 75% off when you use the discount code at checkout. You can’t beat it. If … Continue reading
All That Really Matters
She explores the world with a tentative wet nose. Carefully sniffing a damp spot on the trail, a clump of shrubs, a rock. Spotting something strange, she stretches her neck out as far as her body will allow without advancing … Continue reading
A Trip of a Lifetime
Bali was more than words can express, though I did try. Please click through to my essay where I describe this amazing experience. Below are some random pictures. Enjoy!
