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Understanding Depression (Sometimes you just need a hug)

Challenges Depression illness Life PsychologyJul 5Jul 7 Melinda

(Photo credit to Rabbit00) So many people just don’t understand depression. I often talk about this subject because I have suffered from depression,…

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The Tragedy of San Francisco

Changing Life Love Rants San Francisco The Tragedy of San FranciscoJun 23Jul 5 Melinda

Photo credit to Taga Every so often, I have to venture into subjects outside of writing and writing tips: things I feel are…

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Overthinking Writing

A Montana Wylde Mystery First Drafts The Deceived The Purified Writing Writing TipsJun 12Jun 12 Melinda

(Photo Credit to Terry B) I remember when I first started creative writing— way back in the creative writing classes I took in…

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Writing and Time Management

First Drafts Life Time's Thiefs Writing Writing TipsJun 5 Melinda

(Photo Credit to Writer 93) Working from home, as nearly all authors I know do, takes enormous self-discipline, motivation, and time management skills.…

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‘Problem Chapters’ in the First Draft

First Drafts The Deceived The Purified Writing Writing TipsMay 22May 22 Melinda

Both with The Purified and now with The Deceived, I have come across those ‘problem chapters.’ Often, I didn’t outline these chapters thoroughly…

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People You Love are Gifts to be Cherished

Challenges illness Life LoveMay 14Jul 7 Melinda

I’m writing this post because we all take life and each other for granted far too much of the time. Someone close to…

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The Connection between Melindaville and The Purified

A Montana Wylde Mystery Challenges Changing Sex industry The Deceived The PurifiedMay 3 Melinda

Many people have asked me why I choose to make Montana Wylde a prostitute, who started out with many life challenges and then…

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Writing as a Puzzle

A Montana Wylde Mystery Mystery Novels Writing Writing TipsApr 24Apr 24 Melinda

Last night, I was working on The Deceived, the new Montana Wylde book, when it occurred to me that I was not just…

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Puzzle

The Internet and Changing Social Norms

Life PsychologyApr 13Apr 13 Melinda

Since the Internet became an integral part of our lives, we are evolving in lots of ways, socially but one of the most…

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The Making of a Mystery Writer

In the News WritingApr 8Apr 9 Melinda

We all know there are people who dedicate their lives to doing good works as well as those who dedicate their lives to…

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