Blog: Mel's Muse
Book Promoting & Christian Integrity
You’ve finished writing your novel, your bestseller, and had it published. So now what? How do you market your book, or promote it?
You understand the need to bring it to the attention of the book buying public – your readers. But how? What lengths would you go to in order for your book to...
Spoof Poetry: Or Gripes From The Chancel
No time for a blog today because we're about to go away for the weekend. So I thought I'd put up this poem for your enjoyment. It was sent to me some years ago.
IMMORAL, IMPOSSIBLE, GOD ONLY KNOWS(Tune: St. Denio)
1. Immoral, impossible, God only knows
how tenors and basses, sopranos, altos
at...
Libel & Interview Fees: Writing & Publishing A Book
Hello, Mel.
Thank you for your wonderful blob. I find it very informative and helpful!
I am going to write a true story about my experience working for a controversial government funded community project back in the 80's and early 90's.
As part of my research I will be interviewing key members who were involved in the...
Creative Writing Courses Versus Writers' Groups And Writing Magazines
Hi,
I have enjoyed reading your articles and blogs/posts. Would really love to communicate more with you cos I think I really appreciate your train of thought. It appeals to me a lot. I am also an avid writer and have written many articles.
Can you recommend a good creative writing course for me to attend...
If You Can (write) Do; If You Can't, Teach!
I came across an article, recently, which stated that creative writing courses for aspiring authors are a ‘racket’ - and I wondered what you think?
IS THIS THE TRUTH ABOUT CREATIVE WRITING COURSES?The author of the post pointed out that among hundreds of writing tips offered by dozens of authors, not one suggested taking a...
Return Of The Prodigal Son - Rembrandt Painting Inspires Author Henri Nouwen: Online Book Club Discussion
Without exception, members of my real-time Readers' Group found this an AMAZING book, and couldn't believe how much they got out of it. To read the Questions that inspired their Discussion, which follows, go to: UV READERS' GROUP & ONLINE BOOK CLUB QUESTIONS: The Return Of The Prodigal Son...
Uv Readers' Group & Online Book Club Questions: The Return Of The Prodigal Son By Henri Nouwen
MEETING: 4th March, 2010
Without exception, members of my real-time Readers’ Group found this an AMAZING book, and couldn’t believe how much they got out of it.
You can find all the questions for this book here.
To read their Discussion on these Questions, go to:
Return Of The Prodigal Son – Rembrandt Painting Inspires Author Henri...
Godparents - What Should They Do? Anna Ford And Martin Amis At Loggerheads
Godparents - what are they and what is expected from them? In times of falling church numbers, it may seem almost anachronistic to be asking. However, it appears to be a hot topic!
ANNA FORD ON MARTIN AMIS’ ROLE AS GODFATHERI arrived home from holiday today and, within ten minutes of stepping through the...
Ebook Price-fixing: Who Gets Hurt In The End?
I'm delighted, today, to include an article by Angela Hoy, on the topic of price-fixing the unit cost of e-books - a practice which will, ultimately, lead to a monopoly and, therefore, destroy choice for the end-user - readers!
Do let me know what your views are. Comments are moderated, and your contact details will...
Should Wives Submit To Their Husbands?
Dear Mel,
I’m a bit nervous about writing to you in case my partner finds out. We’re not exactly religious but he expects me to be exactly like that Vicar described – submitting to him in every way. When we’re out with friends he likes to take over and it’s true he’s very entertaining. People...
BBC Radio Devon Interview
Listen to me chatting to Dave Fitzgerald about my latest release, Chosen, on BBC local radio.
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