MissMeliss | August 7, 2010
Cafe Writing is BACK, and the August Project, which celebrates the inner child in all of us, goes live at MIDNIGHT CENTRAL at http://www.cafewriting.com/2010/08/august-2010-inner-child/. I invite everyone to participate – it’s fun – REALLY!
MissMeliss | April 11, 2010
Okay, this is the part of my life where I get to be both passive/aggressive AND very sweet, all in the same blog post. Be very impressed. Or afraid. Or both. Here’s the passive/aggressive part: I hate blogspot. I hate it with a passion. I think it’s clunky and slow, and a whole bunch of [...]
MissMeliss | March 19, 2010
Last fall I was privileged to participate in the creation of a really cool audio version of Kenn Crawford’s first novel Dead Hunt. What follows is the email he just sent – I’m sharing it here to help spread the word. * * * * * *The Story – The Voices – The Podiobook* Hi, [...]
MissMeliss | June 19, 2009
PERMISSION TO CROSS-POST The animal shelter in Glen Rose, TX is full, and the following dogs are running out of time. Most are small, or on the small side of medium. Many are puppies under 12 weeks old. If these dogs cannot find foster or forever homes, the shelter will have to start euthanizing because [...]
MissMeliss | June 8, 2009
We met her yesterday. I ran into Petsmart to buy food for Max and treats for everyone, and asked the folks from Shelter 2 Rescue how a recent urgent pull (10 dogs from the shelter in Joshua were on the euth list), and they mentioned they still needed short-term fosters for Missy (a chi mix [...]
MissMeliss | May 25, 2009
I am fortunate to have many good friends, like Deb, who challenges me to write more, and makes me show her the results, and Kathy who was good enough to come hang out with me on Wednesday when I was freaking out, so that I wouldn’t resort to watching endless infomercials about mesothelioma, and has [...]
MissMeliss | May 18, 2009
I’ve unleashed my inner child, and allowed A. A. Milne to be our inspiration for the May/June Project. To read the prompts and participation guidelines, visit Cafe Writing.
MissMeliss | May 17, 2009
Joe is back with us because his adopter decided he wasn’t a good match. She’s a lovely person, but Joe is as Chihuahua as Chihuahua gets, and people without Chi experience are not always good at adjusting. Joe is a young adult (18mos – 2 years) neutered male Chihuahua. His name suits him: he has [...]
MissMeliss | May 16, 2009
If you’re a fan of Jennifer Weiner, and haven’t yet picked up a copy of her latest novel, Certain Girls, head over to All Things Girl. Share your favorite mother daughter moment via a comment on this post, and you could be one of five lucky winners of a free copy. (USA and CANADA residents [...]
MissMeliss | May 5, 2009
LOTTERY TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR $20 DAY OF PERFORMANCE ONLY AT THE MUSIC HALL AT FAIR PARK BOX OFFICE MAY 5 – 10, 2009 Dallas, April 30, 2009: Seats in the orchestra pit will be made available for $20.00 for every performance of RENT, the Pulitzer Prize and Tony® Award-winning musical, at the Music Hall at [...]
In a mood of faith and hope my work goes on. A ream of fresh paper lies on my desk waiting for the next book. I am a writer and I take up my pen to write.
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