So! I have a new book in the works, and this one is going to be like the Dragonriders of Skala series that I did with Pauline Creeden, except this one is set in medieval Italy and I’m doing it all myself. I even have a little bit of the …
St. Elmo is a damn good story, and I’ll be the first to be tackling people in the street saying READ THIS BOOK. You know, St. Elmo was the third top-selling novel in the 1800s, up there with Uncle Tom’s Cabin and Ben-Hur. When it first came out, the publisher had fifteen cylinder presses running day and night to keep up with the demand. But there are some issues with this novel that caused it to fall out of favor over the years. So now I’ve edited it.
Summer means cantaloupes, honeydews, and watermelon. Plant them now to give ’em a good start.
Five star review: “Once I opened this ebook I couldn’t stop reading. I stayed up all night fighting sleep to get to the end. Melinda has written a story that will take you on a rollercoaster ride of emotions. So keep a box of Kleenex near by. Wish I did. …
Skip over to Damien Seaman’s blog for a lovely interview he did with me. I talk about why I went over to self-publishing, discuss The Flame of Battle (which you really should go read) and talk about the writing process, and how to keep writing when you’ve run out of …
Jonathan Frazen has some writing rules, because he has Important Opinions, but my writing rules are better. Here they are: 1) Use words like “whilst” & “behoove” & “mayhap” 2) Include a cat in every scene or they’ll get mad 3) Use only 2nd person omniscient – God said so …
Catch me on Jessica Rachow’s blog today where I answer questions about the Dragonriders of Skala series as well as talk about self-publishing and determination! From the blog: What do you do when you’re feeling uninspired? Oh, there’s a bunch of complaining, but I keep writing, because you know these …
This is actually a picture of me. I have this dress that always falls down and exposes everything, especially when I’m fighting wolves in the forest. Damn cheap dress. KIDDING. Actually I’m here to try and catch up a little. I’m doing a new project, and I’ve started a reader’s …
If you’re looking to score some sweet book deals, find some swag, and meet new authors, you’re in the right place! Welcome to YA Scavenger Hunt! This bi-annual event was first organized by author Colleen Houck as a way to give readers a chance to gain access to exclusive bonus material from …
The final book of the Dragonriders of Skala series will be coming out on October 15! A CROWN OF FLAMES The explosive third book in the Dragonriders of Skala series. The undead roam the world of the Vikings—an unstoppable army led by the vicious Nauma, who rides upon the dragon …
