Today, as I celebrate Marigold and the Snoring King’s 2nd birthday, I’m reminded that it is also the anniversary of my becoming a published author. Looking back, I’m amazed at all the changes in my career that have taken place in the last two years. HIGHLIGHTS SINCE 2019 Melanie on the Move my middle-grade contemporary…
My younger sister Cindy and I sat on our bean bag chairs in the back of our ranchero’s camper shell as our dad drove the curvy highway to our destination — Alliance Redwood Conference Grounds in Northern California. It was our annual trip to Family Camp, an event organized by our denomination. I loved the…
Authors need a tagline, a phrase to explain what they offer as a writer. It also could be called a motto. Essentially, it is a way to tie their books together. Since I write in different genres and for different age groups (which is usually a no-no in our industry) this is an especially important…
One of the hardest things about being a writer for me is losing my anonymity. I’m not one who craves attention or even likes it. Someone else can be the star of the show. I’d rather stay in my hole in the ground like Bilbo Baggins while others go on adventures. But like Bilbo, this…