Melinda's Writing Pages: Pen to Paper

I have lived in Arizona and Tennessee.  I have discovered wealth is not measured in how much money you have but in how much love you share. 

I have been happily married to my wonderful husband, Tom for 22 years.  I have two remarkble children, Shaelee and Erik.

As a young child, I loved reading and writing.  Many nights I would wrap up in a blanket, daydream, while I turned the exciting pages of a book.  The books would take me to many places.  I loved the idea of going from the normal world in which I lived, then instantly I would be taken to a place far away.

To my surprise, I started writing and creating my very own world.  A place where I could go and lose myself with just a pen and paper. 

I grew up with the fascination of the American Indian.  My love for them grew by leaps and bounds as I read about them from my history book.  I wanted to show, in my writings, of the proud people that the American Indians truly are.  They show honor and respect for all living things.  If I can capture just a small portion of that in my writings then that would be an added bonus for me.

Native American Romance and Native American mysteries is my passion.  I hope to reveal in my books the uniqueness of the American Indian.  I feel truly blessed to try and reveal how special the American Indians truly are.

The love of my family and the love for the American Indian have become focal points in my stories.  I will do my best for both of them.

I sincerely pray readers enjoy the characters that I bring to life on each turning page!!!! 

 Cardiovascular Diease Essay- Saint Thomas Chest Pain Network and Cumberland Medical Center.

                     April 2008- Winner of Essay.  Received Cash award and article published

                           Published in the Crossville Chronicle, in April 2008

                              Website:  www.crossvillechronicle.com

Freelance writer (stringer) for the Navajo/Hopi Observer, located in Flagstaff, Arizona.

Published Credits- Navajo/Hopi Observer

         http://www.navajohopiobserver.com/

       Diabetes Dwells Among Native Americans,  March 2008 

       Navajo Nation Library offers access to knowledge and more,  Feb. 27, 2008

       Natives Welcome a helping hand from National Relief Charities,  Jan. 30, 2008

       Leave Our Sacred Lands Alone!,  Oct. 31, 2007

 Award of Honor

 Cambridge Who’s Who registry for 2008-2009 inclusion for executives, professionals, and entrepreneurs.

Guest Blogger:       

                   April 5, 2009- http://www.helensheroes.blogspot.com/

                    May 16, 2009- http://www.petticoatsandpistols.com/   - Cheyenne Dog Soldiers

                    June 12, 2009- http://emmalaiwrites.blogspot.com/  

                     July 7, 2009-   http://www.petticoatsandpistols.com/ – Apache Maiden

TV Interview:

           April 29, 2009    “Crossville Profiles:  Interview “Native Dreams”

                                                Gateway Productions, Crossville TN

Guest Speaker:          April 22, 2009:  Speaking Engagement:  Martin Jr. High School

                                               Ms. Laurie Kerr class  “Native Dreams”, Writing

Radio Station Web Posting:  "Native Dreams"  link on Fun Stuff

                                  http://www.1025wowcountry.com/ 

Exective Producer:           November 2009

                                   Apply for grants and raise money for Olympus Films, LLC

                                   http://sandcreekmassacre.net/ 

                                    http://donvasicek.com/