Author Archives: Melanie
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
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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
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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
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Tagged beauty, flowers, mindfulness, nature, outdoors, peace
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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!
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Fun Times at Sankofa Bookstore
In September, I had a wonderful opportunity to read with my friend and author Cheryl Head at Sankofa Video and Books on Georgia Avenue across from Howard University in Washington, D.C. Though it was a fairly small crowd, we received … Continue reading
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Featured on Vocal Expressions
Many thanks to local author Dee Lawrence who asked to interview me for her blog. I met Dee a few years ago at a book festival and we continue to bump into each other at book festivals. Click through to the … Continue reading
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Meet the Authors Event, Sept. 27
You are invited to join me and Cheryl A. Head for a reading of our work on Sunday, Sept. 27 at 3 pm, Sankofa Video and Bookstore, across from Howard University on Georgia Ave. The event is free and open to … Continue reading
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Planning has begun
The flight has been booked and I fly from Dulles to Tokyo to Jakarta and finally to Bali. The journey is 30 hours including layovers. I have been assigned a writing coach and we will talk soon about creating an … Continue reading
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Summer Sales
It’s been a great summer so far for selling my books and bookmarks. I spent a couple of Saturdays at the Fenton Street Market in downtown Silver Spring, and spent a day with my friend Dottye at the Juneteenth Book … Continue reading
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Go Bali or Go Home!
In November, I will have a big birthday. And when I say big, I mean 5-0 big! (I can’t say the word, it’s too disconcerting. As a friend of mine said, it’s like coughing up a fur ball.) Most birthdays … Continue reading
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