MelB: Thank you, Linda! Love you too:)


MelB: Thank you, Patty!


MelB: Thank you, Phyllis!


FanStory wrote to MelB: Congratulations! Enjoy the Ride is the new Story of the Month!
    Sankey: Praise the Lord! Well done Sis. -
    MelB: Thank you friend! So excited about my first win! -
    giraffmang: So pleased this one won. Congratulations. -
    MelB: Thank you Rama and GMG! So excited about my first win! -
    MelB: Thank you from the bottom of my heart to those who voted for my story! I'm so grateful and excited about my first win! God Bless! -
    RGstar: Well done for that first win...so happy for you. Bravo -
    Phyllis Stewart: Congratulations, Mel. Well written piece on a great service. :) -
    Ulla: Congratulations. I'm so happy for you! xx -
    l.raven: CONGRATULATIONS Melissa on a well earned win...love ya you...Linda xxoo -
    MelB: Thank you Humpwhistle and Jan! -
    MelB: Thank you, RGStar! Much appreciated:) -
    MelB: Thank you, Ulla! -
    Dean Kuch: A hearty CONGRATULATIONS! on your win, MelB.
    Well done!
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    MelB: Thank you, Dean! -


MelB: Thank you for the wonderful birthday wishes, Margaret!


MelB: Thank you for the birthday wishes Irish Rain!


MelB: Thanks Linda! Love Snoopy and the balloons!


MelB: Thank you to those who voted for Sylvia: In the Cellar for Book of the Month! A real honor for me to finish 3rd, right behind Bob and Margaret.
    damommy: I'm so happy for you. Great story! -
    MelB: Thanks Yvonne! It's been nominated three times, but this is the highest honor so far. -
    l.raven: HAPPY BIRTHDAY you...and many more...love to ya Linda xxoo -


MelB: Hi FanStory Friends,

Thank you so much for your kind notes, thoughts, prayers, and messages about the loss of my mom. I appreciate you lifting me up when I need it most. You are dear to me. I love you all and think of you as friends and family!
    Irish Rain: Prayers for you and your family, it is a hard time, I know. -
    wilkswrites: Thanks so much, MelB. I will check out those sources.
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    MelB: Hi Irish Rain, thank you! It is very difficult. -
    MelB: Thank you Linda! Love you too. -
    MelB: Hi VWilks, I hope it is helpful! -
    wilkswrites: Thank you MelB. I appreciate your comment and stars.
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    wilkswrites: His family claimed that he could actually walk. -
    wilkswrites: Thank you. Just noticed that you facilitate a women's support group. I may need to speak with you. -
    l.raven: CONGRATULATIONS on your third place win Melissa...you had my vote...love to ya Linda xxoo -


MelB: Has anyone written a story about their life and published it? If so, I have a few legal questions for you.
    robyn corum: Melissa,

    I am so sorry about the loss of your mother. Praying for you at this time! Hugs- -
    damommy: I just heard about your loss. I'm so sorry. You are in my prayers. -
    Jannypan (Jan) : Dear Melissa,
    I will pray for you & your family. I am saddened by your loss. Take care in this trying time. Jan -
    Ric Myworld: Melissa,
    there are no words that can ease the pain of losing one's mother. I just pray that God will give you strength through this difficult time. -
    Irish Rain: So sorry for your loss. She is free now, and my prayers are with you. -
    Mary Wakeford: Melissa, I wanted to express my sympathies in the loss of your beloved mother. I eiss you peace and lasting memories of your love for her. -
    MelB: Thank you for your thoughts and prayers, Robyn! -
    MelB: Thank you, Yvonne! Much appreciated friend. -
    MelB: Thank you, Jan! I appreciate your kind words. -
    MelB: Hi Ric, thank you! It's a tough time for sure. -
    MelB: Hi Irish Rain, thank you! I know she's free from pain and in heaven, but I still miss her every day. She was not only my mom, but my best friend. -
    MelB: Hi Mary, thank you for your kind words. I have many wonderful memories. Just missing her terribly! -
    RGstar: So so sorry about your mum, Mel, didn't hear until now. My condolences, dear author. May timee heal swiftly. -


MelB: Wishing all of you a very Blessed Christmas and wonderful New Year! Thank you for your reviews, votes, and most of all, your friendship. I love getting to know all of you through your writing and our chats.
    closetpoetjester: Merry Xmas to you MelB...I haven't been here as much this year due to family, work and book publishing committments however I plan to return to the fold here at FS more next year. Hope you have a blessed and joyous season.
    Hugs P xx -
    damommy: How sweet. You know how I feel about you. I'm so glad we're friends. Merry Christmas! 8-) -
    MelB: Thank you closetpoetjester! Hope to see more of you in the new year. -
    MelB: Hi Yvonne, thank you! So glad to be friends too! -
    RGstar: Good luck with th epublishing,Mel. Thanks for those beautiful words. I look forward to supporting your work.
    Best wishes.
    RG -
    MelB: Thanks RGstar, I somehow missed your post. I appreciate the kind wishes. -


MelB: Has anyone published a book through Createspace? If so, I have a question for you.
    Mary Wakeford: Ideasaregems (Dawn Munro) just did! She posted about it on her profile a few days ago. She lived the process and available customer help line. Shoot her a message. -
    Dean Kuch: Gypsy Blue Rose has published two books using Create Space, Mel.
    I'm sure she'd be more than happy to answer any questions you might have.
    ~Dean -
    MelB: Thanks Mary and Dean! -


FanStory wrote to MelB: Mellifluous finished first in the contest "Teacup Dictionary"
    l.raven: HI Melissa, CONGRATULATIONS on a well earned win my sweet friend...love Ya Linda xxoo -
    BeasPeas: Congratulations, Mel. Great job. Marilyn -
    MelB: Thank you Yvonne! -
    MelB: Thank you Linda and Marilyn! -


MelB: Happy Thanksgiving FS Friends! Hope you have a blessed and wonderful holiday! I'm looking forward to 4 days off work.
    Kingsland: Thank You for your kindness...
    A Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours... -
    MelB: Hi Kingsland, thank you so much. Blessings to you. -
    MelB: Hi Cat, Happy Thanksgiving! I didn't know you were back, but glad to know you are:) -


MelB: I've reached reviewer level 50! How high does the reviewer level go?
    Kingsland: I'm at level 293 if that helps your thoughts process any for this subject... -
    Dean Kuch: I am at level 150, and the seventh ranked reviewer. -
    MelB: Thanks Kingsland and Dean! I was curious how high it went. Wow! I've got more work to do, don't I? haha -
    Gloria ....: To put review levels into perspective, Adewpearl, (Brooke) has an unprecedented thirty-three (33) blue stars, Mel, you have four blue stars and I have four blue stars. -
    MelB: Thank you Gloria! I hadn't even looked at the blue stars. It's almost my 2-year anniversary, but I see I have a long way to go. LOL -


MelB: I want to thank everyone who supported me in the election piece I posted. It had 180 views with 39 reviews, and only 3 of them were negative reviews. That is a record for this part-time writer! I want to thank the 140 viewers that probably disagreed with me and just passed on saying something negative, although a few people did bash me on the forum. I believe my daily prayers stopped this from getting worse. One person boosted my post with their own member cent pumps and asked to copy the article to send to family. My aunt sent the piece to her Pastors in 2 different states. All I can say is WOW! I'm blessed.
    damommy: Good for you! I'm happy for you. It was a powerful piece. You found you had more support than you knew. 8-) -
    ~Dovey: I'm happy that you found positivity from that post. :) -
    MelB: Thanks for your support two Damommy and Dovey. I appreciate you:) -
    Luna: Are you possibly a Melody B. who lived on Church St.? -
    MelB: Hi Luna, no, sorry, I'm not Melody B. -


FanStory wrote to MelB: Dear Father finished second in the contest "Dear God,"
    Dean Kuch: Congratulations, Mel.
    Good stuff!
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    MelB: Thank you Teresa and Dean! Sorry, I didn't respond sooner. I forget to check this sometimes. -


MelB: Happy 4th of July my fellow Americans!


MelB: I have four reviews so far on Amazon.com for my poetry book. I'm still looking for a couple of people who would write a review.


MelB: Happy Memorial Day! Thank you to all who have served or are serving! May God Bless You!


MelB: Does anyone know what happened to the following: Fez (feral from Melanda), Alexisleech, Jennpenn, Doggymad?
    michaelcahill: I know Fez was having internet connection problems. -
    robyn corum: oh wow. I've been missing Doggymad, but didn't know about the others. I know ProSongwriter is having problems with his chemo, but is mostly doing okay. -
    MelB: I heard that too about Fez, but haven't seen a post in a long time. -
    MelB: I saw a post recently from Doggymad on Facebook, but nothing on here. -
    sandramitchell: Alexis is fine, she is busy doing her French villa up for guests, I am going to stay there for a few days in September,(big smiles) She told me to tell you all she will be back writing soon and sends her love. -
    MelB: Thanks for the update Sandra! Tell her hello for me. I look forward to her return. -


MelB: I am blown away by the incredible responses and reviews on my Abuse Series poems. I put every emotion I have in my writing and to know these poems have touched others has truly touched my heart! Thank you, thank you, thank you FanStory Family! I love you!
    DIS-illusioned: Yes, we love you too! Abuse us some more!
    Wait, that didn't quite come out right. :-)) -
    MelB: LOL - love it! I know what you mean and also how it came out. Thanks again:) -
    flylikeaneagle: MelB: my daughter gets verbally abused at school everyday by a gang of girls. Yes, girls. I tell Annie to look at these girls like they are turkeys scratching dirt. Then, I tell her to spread her wings and fly like an eagle. She graduates in two months and already has jobs lined up for her in Colorado. God has plans for her. flylikeaneagle -
    MelB: Flylikeaneagle: I'm no stranger to verbal abuse. I'm sorry for what your daughter has had to endure. They sound like very insecure girls! It sounds like God does have big plans for your daughter. -


MelB: Looking for advice on publishing first book. Should I use a pen name or real name? Would a pen name even protect me? How do you promote a book under a pen name?
    I am Cat: WHY would you want to use a pen name? Isn't the entire point of writing a book to be able to say..."Hey! I wrote that book!" ;) -
    MelB: I don't want to use a pen name, but it is what everyone keeps suggesting. I'm going to PM you about this one. -
    Margaret Snowdon: Hi, Mel - I use my own name on all my books - wouldn't you prefer to do the same so that you're recognized? Good luck. M -
    MelB: Yes, I would prefer to use my own name. But, I would prefer not to get sued by many abusers in the book. I have changed names, but they may not be enough. -


MelB: Thank you so much to all who voted for Lord, I Am Ready in the acrostic contest. It is the story of my life! I appreciate the wonderful comments.
    davisr (Rhonda): I am so proud of you. It was a beautiful and heartfelt poem of faith. I was so glad to find it was you who won! -
    MelB: Thank you Rhonda! I truly appreciate your wonderful review and support. I think you knew it was me, didn't you? -


MelB: Merry Christmas FanStory Friends! I have now been a member for a year. May God Bless You all richly this coming New Year!
    rama devi: Warm Holy-Day greetings to you too and God Bless, Kind Mel. :) -
    MelB: Thanks Rama! -
    Sasha: Merry Christmas to you too. My birthday is Dec. 23 and my sister's is Dec. 25, making us Irish twins since we were born 363 days apart. -
    MelB: Merry Christmas, Sasha! Hope you are getting stronger and more healed every day. Happy Birthday to you also. -


MelB: Thank you to all who voted for my poem, F-U-N in Funeral, in the funeral contest!


MelB: Just uploaded the book my poem is published in as my profile picture.
    Janet7053: Nice Work...I know you are just elated. Is it located here where I can read it too? -
    MelB: Yes, the poem is called Never Meant To Be and is in my profile. -


MelB: Just got my copy of Beyond the Sea: Sanctuary, where my poem Never Meant to Be has been published! Super excited!!
    MelB: Thank you Ann Marie! -
    MelB: Thanks! I just googled and no E-book available. It is available at Amazon, Barnes and Noble and. Books a Million. -
    MelB: Thanks Fez! -


MelB: I want to change the title of my book. Does anyone know how to do that?
    shelley kaye: 1. go to your portfolio
    2. scroll down to the book in question
    3. click on "edit book"

    :-)

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    MelB: Thanks Shelley! -


MelB: Thank you so much to Jennpenn for posting my poem Transformation on her blog greengardenguru.blogspot.com. I am so honored!