Author Archives: Melanie
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
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
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
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
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
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
Gaithersburg Book Fest Almost Here!
I’m excited, and maybe a little nervous, about my appearance this coming Saturday, May 19, at the third annual Gaithersburg Book Festival. It’s the first time I will be a featured author at a book festival. Looking at the list … Continue reading
Another Wonderful School Visit
Many thanks again go to the PEN/Faulkner Foundation, and specifically Ariel Martino, for organizing my recent visit to IDEA Public Charter School. I caught the end of Mrs. Reynolds’ 9th grade class and they asked some great questions about why … Continue reading
The Rain Didn’t Stop Us!
It poured ALL DAY at the Kensington Day of the Book Festival. I got soaked, but I hung out with poet Sid Gold at the Washington Writers’ Publishing House booth until around 2:30 p.m. when we packed up to go. … Continue reading
This Sunday! Kensington Day of the Book Festival
Hope to see you at the Kensington International Day of the Book Festival on Sunday, April 22. It starts at 11 a.m. and ends at 4 p.m. I’ll be there at the Washington Writers’ Publishing House booth. There will be … Continue reading
