Author Archives: Melanie
Hurston/Wright Foundation Doing Great Work!
Last month, I spent a week with the Hurston/Wright Foundation, leading a workshop for teens on the campus of Howard University. Hurston/Wright has been offering a Teen Workshop every year since 1996 and I was honored to be a part of … Continue reading
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Great Visit to Richard Wright PCS
I had a wonderful visit on Monday morning (April 15) to the Richard Wright Public Charter School in DC. Thank you to Ms. Harris and her two classes for such a warm welcome and interesting Q&A sessions about my novel. … Continue reading
New Book Released for Seniors
I’m excited to share the release of “Health and Fitness for Seniors” – I had the pleasure of working with Newlie Hewson, who turned 90 this year, in helping to edit his book. He has created a comprehensive guide to help … Continue reading
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Last Reading of the Year
Had a wonderful time at the Rendezvous on the Bridge literary event earlier this month at the Washington Printmakers Gallery in Silver Spring, Md. What a wonderful gallery – definitely worth a visit, and it was a great location for … Continue reading
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A Baltimore Book Fest Weekend!
Had another fun weekend at the Baltimore Book Festival with the Washington Writers’ Publishing House and the Baltimore Review. The two non-profit organizations shared a booth this year to help reduce costs. Pity there’s not a non-profit price to rent … Continue reading
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Marita Golden at Busboys and Poets
Enjoyed hearing Marita Golden, award-winning author of more than a dozen books, read from her newest book, “Living Out Loud, A Writer’s Journey” at Busboys and Poets in Washington, DC. She shared the spotlight with Jamaican-born writer, Nicole Y. Dennis-Benn, … Continue reading
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Fenton Street Market in Silver Spring
For those in the area, look for me this coming Saturday, Aug. 25, at the Fenton Street Market on the corner of Fenton Street and Ellsworth Drive in Silver Spring, Md. I’ll be there selling my novel from 10 a.m. … Continue reading
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Story Featured on The Whistling Fire; A Camping Tale!
Many thanks to Athena Lark, guest editor at The Whistling Fire for selecting my short story, “Nikki,” to be featured on the site. She says, “the characters are rich, the setting is intimate, and the plot intriguing. Hatter gives a knock-out … Continue reading
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Come to the First Arts Festival in New Laurel Arts District
Look for me at the first C Street Arts Festival on Saturday, June 9. The fun starts at 10 until 4 pm in historic downtown Laurel, Md. Come on out and support a great line up of poets and writers, … Continue reading
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A Beautiful Day in Gaithersburg!
I had a fantastic day at the Gaithersburg Book Festival. The weather couldn’t have been any better (totally made up for Kensington!) and the people were just fabulous. (Pictures.) Many, many thanks go to my “sister” Amanda, who drove down … Continue reading
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