MelB

Thank you, Patty!

Thank you, Phyllis!

Congratulations! Enjoy the Ride is the new Story of the Month!

Sankey: Praise the Lord! Well done Sis.

December 9, 2017 at 12:24AM

MelB: Thank you friend! So excited about my first win!

December 9, 2017 at 12:26AM

rama devi: Congrats!

December 9, 2017 at 1:52AM

giraffmang: So pleased this one won. Congratulations.

December 9, 2017 at 2:14AM

MelB: Thank you Rama and GMG! So excited about my first win!

December 9, 2017 at 8:32AM

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!

December 9, 2017 at 8:45AM

humpwhistle: Congratulations, MelB. Well done!

December 9, 2017 at 8:47AM

Jannypan (Jan) : CONGRATULATIONS ! WELL DONE ! AWESOME !

December 9, 2017 at 9:55AM

RGstar: Well done for that first win...so happy for you. Bravo

December 9, 2017 at 11:09AM

Phyllis Stewart: Congratulations, Mel. Well written piece on a great service. :)

December 9, 2017 at 12:45PM

Mustang Patty: Congratulations!

December 9, 2017 at 4:21PM

Ulla: Congratulations. I'm so happy for you! xx

December 9, 2017 at 6:16PM

l.raven: CONGRATULATIONS Melissa on a well earned win...love ya you...Linda xxoo

December 11, 2017 at 7:19PM

MelB: Thank you Humpwhistle and Jan!

December 11, 2017 at 10:32PM

MelB: Thank you, RGStar! Much appreciated:)

December 11, 2017 at 10:33PM

MelB: Thank you, Ulla!

December 11, 2017 at 10:35PM

Dean Kuch: A hearty CONGRATULATIONS! on your win, MelB. Well done!

December 12, 2017 at 12:24AM

MelB: Thank you, Dean!

January 13, 2018 at 12:36AM

Thank you for the wonderful birthday wishes, Margaret!

Thank you for the birthday wishes Irish Rain!

Thanks Linda! Love Snoopy and the balloons!

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!

May 6, 2017 at 11:13PM

MelB: Thanks Yvonne! It's been nominated three times, but this is the highest honor so far.

May 7, 2017 at 12:16AM

l.raven: [Glitterfy.com - *Glitter Photos*]

June 1, 2017 at 12:25AM

l.raven: HAPPY BIRTHDAY you...and many more...love to ya Linda xxoo

June 1, 2017 at 12:27AM

Irish Rain: Happy Birthday!!!!!!

June 1, 2017 at 1:06AM

Margaret Snowdon: Haaaaaaaaaaaaaaapy Birthday, my friend. xx

June 1, 2017 at 6:20AM

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.

February 22, 2017 at 1:22PM

Linda Engel: We love you, Mel. hugs

February 24, 2017 at 8:22PM

vwilks: Thanks so much, MelB. I will check out those sources.

February 25, 2017 at 10:20PM

MelB: Hi Irish Rain, thank you! It is very difficult.

March 4, 2017 at 11:52AM

MelB: Thank you Linda! Love you too.

March 4, 2017 at 11:52AM

MelB: Hi VWilks, I hope it is helpful!

March 4, 2017 at 11:53AM

vwilks: Thank you MelB. I appreciate your comment and stars.

March 8, 2017 at 12:07AM

vwilks: His family claimed that he could actually walk.

March 12, 2017 at 12:19PM

vwilks: Thank you. Just noticed that you facilitate a women's support group. I may need to speak with you.

March 15, 2017 at 12:39PM

l.raven: CONGRATULATIONS on your third place win Melissa...you had my vote...love to ya Linda xxoo

May 6, 2017 at 10:17PM

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-

February 2, 2017 at 9:35AM

damommy: I just heard about your loss. I'm so sorry. You are in my prayers.

February 2, 2017 at 10:44AM

Jannypan (Jan) : Dear Melissa, I will pray for you & your family. I am saddened by your loss. Take care in this trying time. Jan

February 2, 2017 at 12:50PM

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.

February 2, 2017 at 1:53PM

Irish Rain: So sorry for your loss. She is free now, and my prayers are with you.

February 2, 2017 at 7:54PM

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.

February 3, 2017 at 12:58AM

MelB: Thank you for your thoughts and prayers, Robyn!

February 13, 2017 at 12:18AM

MelB: Thank you, Yvonne! Much appreciated friend.

February 13, 2017 at 12:19AM

MelB: Thank you, Jan! I appreciate your kind words.

February 13, 2017 at 12:20AM

MelB: Hi Ric, thank you! It's a tough time for sure.

February 13, 2017 at 12:21AM

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.

February 13, 2017 at 12:22AM

MelB: Hi Mary, thank you for your kind words. I have many wonderful memories. Just missing her terribly!

February 13, 2017 at 12:24AM

RGstar: So so sorry about your mum, Mel, didn't hear until now. My condolences, dear author. May timee heal swiftly.

November 14, 2017 at 11:55AM

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

December 18, 2016 at 1:12AM

damommy: How sweet. You know how I feel about you. I'm so glad we're friends. Merry Christmas! 8-)

December 18, 2016 at 1:49PM

MelB: Thank you closetpoetjester! Hope to see more of you in the new year.

December 18, 2016 at 3:40PM

MelB: Hi Yvonne, thank you! So glad to be friends too!

December 18, 2016 at 3:40PM

RGstar: Good luck with th epublishing,Mel. Thanks for those beautiful words. I look forward to supporting your work. Best wishes. RG

January 7, 2017 at 12:47PM

MelB: Thanks RGstar, I somehow missed your post. I appreciate the kind wishes.

May 22, 2017 at 8:34PM

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.

December 14, 2016 at 11:08AM

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

December 15, 2016 at 6:35AM

MelB: Thanks Mary and Dean!

December 15, 2016 at 9:43PM

Mellifluous finished first in the contest "Teacup Dictionary"

damommy: Congratulations! 8-)

December 4, 2016 at 1:14AM

l.raven: HI Melissa, CONGRATULATIONS on a well earned win my sweet friend...love Ya Linda xxoo

December 4, 2016 at 2:38AM

BeasPeas: Congratulations, Mel. Great job. Marilyn

December 4, 2016 at 4:46PM

MelB: Thank you Yvonne!

December 8, 2016 at 7:56PM

MelB: Thank you Linda and Marilyn!

December 8, 2016 at 7:57PM

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...

November 23, 2016 at 12:25PM

MelB: Hi Kingsland, thank you so much. Blessings to you.

November 24, 2016 at 12:53AM

I am Cat: Happy THanksgiving, Mel

November 24, 2016 at 12:23PM

MelB: Hi Cat, Happy Thanksgiving! I didn't know you were back, but glad to know you are:)

November 24, 2016 at 10:19PM

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...

November 19, 2016 at 9:22AM

Dean Kuch: I am at level 150, and the seventh ranked reviewer.

November 19, 2016 at 11:41AM

MelB: Thanks Kingsland and Dean! I was curious how high it went. Wow! I've got more work to do, don't I? haha

November 19, 2016 at 2:54PM

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.

November 19, 2016 at 3:19PM

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

November 19, 2016 at 4:14PM

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-)

November 16, 2016 at 8:16PM

~Dovey: I'm happy that you found positivity from that post. :)

November 17, 2016 at 2:34AM

MelB: Thanks for your support two Damommy and Dovey. I appreciate you:)

November 17, 2016 at 9:59AM

Luna: Are you possibly a Melody B. who lived on Church St.?

November 21, 2016 at 9:20PM

MelB: Hi Luna, no, sorry, I'm not Melody B.

November 23, 2016 at 9:15AM

Dear Father finished second in the contest "Dear God,"

TAB_that's me: Congrats Melissa!

August 25, 2016 at 11:22AM

Dean Kuch: Congratulations, Mel. Good stuff!

August 26, 2016 at 4:38AM

MelB: Thank you Teresa and Dean! Sorry, I didn't respond sooner. I forget to check this sometimes.

October 7, 2016 at 9:04PM

l.raven:

November 13, 2016 at 9:43PM

Happy 4th of July my fellow Americans!

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.

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

Does anyone know what happened to the following: Fez (feral from Melanda), Alexisleech, Jennpenn, Doggymad?

michaelcahill: I know Fez was having internet connection problems.

April 20, 2016 at 1:27PM

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.

April 20, 2016 at 8:11PM

MelB: I heard that too about Fez, but haven't seen a post in a long time.

April 20, 2016 at 10:29PM

MelB: I saw a post recently from Doggymad on Facebook, but nothing on here.

April 20, 2016 at 10:30PM

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.

April 26, 2016 at 5:13PM

MelB: Thanks for the update Sandra! Tell her hello for me. I look forward to her return.

April 26, 2016 at 6:09PM

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. :-))

March 9, 2016 at 2:02PM

MelB: LOL - love it! I know what you mean and also how it came out. Thanks again:)

March 9, 2016 at 9:15PM

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

March 10, 2016 at 7:59AM

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.

March 11, 2016 at 2:17AM

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!" ;)

February 4, 2016 at 4:55PM

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.

February 5, 2016 at 12:11AM

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

February 16, 2016 at 8:23AM

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.

February 19, 2016 at 11:56PM

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!

January 10, 2016 at 7:45PM

MelB: Thank you Rhonda! I truly appreciate your wonderful review and support. I think you knew it was me, didn't you?

January 12, 2016 at 5:05PM

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. :)

December 2, 2015 at 10:36AM

MelB: Thanks Rama!

December 4, 2015 at 8:47PM

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.

December 7, 2015 at 8:47PM

MelB: Merry Christmas, Sasha! Hope you are getting stronger and more healed every day. Happy Birthday to you also.

December 13, 2015 at 3:30PM

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

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?

August 3, 2015 at 9:27PM

MelB: Yes, the poem is called Never Meant To Be and is in my profile.

August 21, 2015 at 5:12PM

Just got my copy of Beyond the Sea: Sanctuary, where my poem Never Meant to Be has been published! Super excited!!

ann marie mazz: congratulations

July 13, 2015 at 4:02PM

michaelcahill: How exciting. Can we Google it and see it?

July 13, 2015 at 11:43PM

Walu Feral: Well done Mel.

July 14, 2015 at 7:50AM

MelB: Thank you Ann Marie!

July 14, 2015 at 4:16PM

MelB: Thanks! I just googled and no E-book available. It is available at Amazon, Barnes and Noble and. Books a Million.

July 14, 2015 at 4:24PM

MelB: Thanks Fez!

July 14, 2015 at 4:25PM

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" :-)

May 12, 2015 at 11:47AM

MelB: Thanks Shelley!

May 25, 2015 at 1:15PM

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