Mel’s Blog

  • Rachel's take on post-feminism and writing strong female protagonists is a must read.

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  • In a continuation of March Dystropian Madness, Jen Bailey discusses poetic tools for writing emotion.

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  • As I mentioned, I'm guest blogging on Ingrid's Notes this week, talking about one of my favourite topics: The Perfect Man Archetype. I've discussed this at length on Wild About [...]

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  • Cori McCarthy's The Color of Rain. Releasing May, 2013 The Color of Rain by Cori McCarthy My rating: 5 of 5 stars I was fortunate to receive an ARC of [...]

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  • Considering my previous post about method writing, I think that Jen's post about not being one's character is certainly apropos.

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  • The Dystropian March Madness begins with Peter Langella's provocative look at Boys and Literacy.

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  • I'm finishing up an essay this weekend that has been quite challenging for me. I was invited to write about L.M. Montgomery from a writer's point of view, focusing on [...]

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  • I am so excited to be taking part in "March Dystropian Madness." I hope that you will stop by Ingrid's blog throughout March and check out these insightful posts.

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  • My friend, Tristan, has started a writing blog and has written this very provocative piece about Django Unchained and its link to character and story. Whose Story Are You Telling?.

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  • Guest Post on L.M. Montgomery's Research Group This week I guest blogged on the L.M. Montgomery Research Group in which I discuss the fervour   this month over the bad [...]

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  • I love this post about reading like a writer. Jennifer Bailey is setting up a series about this. Do check it out.

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  • The Long Winter by Laura Ingalls Wilder My rating: 5 of 5 stars The Long Winter just keeps getting better every time I read it. I have no idea how [...]

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