Author Archives: Melanie

Wonderful event at One More Page bookstore

Posted on January 15, 2012 by Melanie

Thank you to everyone who came to support me at One More Page bookstore in Arlington, Va., on Saturday afternoon. It’s a wonderful bookstore and I encourage you to take the time to stop in if you’re in the neighborhood. … Continue reading →

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Washington City Paper Reviews My Novel!

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Melanie

It’s the strangest feeling reading a review by someone you don’t know in a well-known newspaper. Trying to figure out, do they like it or hate it. It’s not clear. The review is really more of a summary of the … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Reading in Arlington

Posted on December 11, 2011 by Melanie

Look for me at One More Page bookstore in Arlington, Va., for a reading and signing on Saturday, January 14, at 3 p.m. It’s a great way to support independent bookstores. Hope to see you there!

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Calling All Book Clubs!

Posted on December 11, 2011 by Melanie

Here’s a thought: if you are part of a book club and are looking for something to read, may I suggest The Color of My Soul. 🙂 I would be happy to visit with your reading group (in person in … Continue reading →

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Another Great Event at The Writer’s Center

Posted on November 13, 2011 by Melanie

Once again, so many of you came out to support me at my reading at The Writer’s Center in Bethesda, Md. THANK YOU! Again, I am truly grateful for all the love. I was especially excited to give a “shout … Continue reading →

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Great Crowd at Politics & Prose

Posted on November 6, 2011 by Melanie

I was deeply grateful to all my friends who came to support me at my first public reading today at Politics and Prose. It’s a great location and I can’t thank them enough for giving new authors like myself the … Continue reading →

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Support a local bookstore and a writer’s resource!

Posted on October 8, 2011 by Melanie

Come and support Politics & Prose, a wonderful DC bookstore, and the Writer’s Center, a great resource for local writers. I’ll be reading at both locations in November, along with poet, Dan Gutstein. Politics & Prose, Washington, D.C. — 1 … Continue reading →

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Fun at the Baltimore Book Festival

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Melanie

I had a great time at the Baltimore Book Festival! I spent time at the Johns Hopkins Writing Program booth and at the Washington Writers’ Publishing House booth. Sold more than I expected — thank you to everyone who purchased a … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Reading Events

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Melanie

Hope to see you this weekend at the Baltimore Book Festival. I will be at the Johns Hopkins booth from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday, and at the Washington Writers’ Publishing House booth, 3-5 p.m. Should be a great … Continue reading →

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Pre-Release Copies Now Available!

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Melanie

Washington Writers’ Publishing House is thrilled to announce the publication of its 2011 Fiction Prize winner: The Color of My Soul by Melanie S. Hatter. The Color of My Soul takes the reader on a journey through race and culture, … Continue reading →

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