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Into the Sparkling Gray: What’s Next for Melstery
Looking into the future amidst the chilling November winds...
A Brief Horror Story
An unhinged train conductor increases speed well past safety...
Baby’s Firsts (Boldly), and a Word about Accessibility
Today I had my first book signing (nobody really tells you that any "firsts" as an adult pretty much come with a side of terror/quaking in one's boots -- and yes, those were literal boots for me today because Texas). I found the prospect terrifying, yes -- but it goes well with 2018's theme of … Continue reading Baby’s Firsts (Boldly), and a Word about Accessibility
Whatever You Say is Wrong
Telling someone you're a writer is always quite the experience...
It’s HERE! (Also: Big Bites)
It's here!! It's really happening! The book I thought I'd have out in January of this year (darn you, 2017) got sidetracked by a death and another loss on its heels. I was going to wait and submit for actual publication in a few days, so my book would land in 2018...but then I thought, … Continue reading It’s HERE! (Also: Big Bites)
Samhain Snippet
(a sneak peek from my upcoming -- though probably delayed past my original date; still hopefully by year's end! -- second poetry collection...all rights mine, etc.) "Samhain" When they ask me why -- Why I stand at the Veil, Why I wait, listening, soul-stretched, The first fervent words burn my tongue And are swallowed, Word-runes … Continue reading Samhain Snippet
These Days
What are you up to these days, Mel? You sure aren't writing much. Au contraire, mes amis...I have so many projects (writing and otherwise) in the works right now that I'm finding it difficult to post as often as I'd like to for this blog. Works-in-progress at this time (not a complete list): -My second … Continue reading These Days
It Does Seem to be Mocking You
Another BTVS quote (bonus points if you know which episode it was): Willow: It does appear to be mocking you with its eye holes. Oz: And yet its nose hole seems sad and full of self-loathing. Some days, this empty space seems to be mocking me. I haven't figured out what direction this blog might … Continue reading It Does Seem to be Mocking You
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