Mini-Flash Fiction:"Wishing" Be careful what you wish for- you just might get it. #flashfiction #amwriting #authorlife #whimsy #inspiration
Mini-Flash Fiction: “Wishing”
Mini-Flash: “Create”
Just a little rainy day flash fiction drizzle!
Spring Cleaning & Practical Magic!
"For more than 200 years, we Owens women have been blamed for everything that has ever gone wrong in this town..." I can't believe that this year marks the 20th anniversary of one of my favorite movies of all time! Also, I want to be Aunt Francis when I grow up. I have been enamored... Continue Reading →
The End of an Era. (Happy Book Birthday, KING.)
Ahhh. The trapper-keeper. Yep, I still have one, and it's actually my main writing notebook and scraps holder! Pssssssh junior high is forevs, people. Mine's not Lisa Frank, but maybe it should be. As I create worlds and ideas flow to me, I like to write them all down (like most author creatures, obviously... I... Continue Reading →
King of Diamonds: A Writing Playlist
Per tradition, the time has arrived to share my writing music with y'all! Writing KING OF DIAMONDS was different than usual; I was locked down in Camp NaNoWriMo mode, and I was much more focused than usual. In fact, I knocked out this entire last portion of the story in 18 days! What made this... Continue Reading →
Food in Fiction
Ahhh. I love food. I know you're saying, "Why yes, Melody, most creatures who consume to thrive do love food..." But I love food in more than a "MAKE ME LIVE!" way. To me, food is love. I make my friend's and family's favorite foods to make them happy and show that I care. I... Continue Reading →
Flash Fiction: Poetry, “Storm”
Today, it's been storming like crazy. Doesn't bother me, though- there's something magical about Southern thunderstorms. It's in the warm air, quick breezes, the wind chimes and thunder mingling together... When I was a kid, we would open all the doors and windows and let the sounds pour through the house, where they'd sync up... Continue Reading →
Learning How to DO THE THINGS
Yesterday, I read a post by Chuck Wendig on Author Platform, which you can find HERE. His beginning summation? I'm going to go against "writing advice" orthodoxy here and offer up this thought:Your "platform" is mostly bullshit.Bear with me.— Chuck Wendig (@ChuckWendig) April 6, 2016 Through the post, he explains his follower-to-buyer breakdown and the... Continue Reading →
Musical Heart Thumps
I speak three languages: Music, Alienese, and Bad English. The first of those is my heartbeat- it's how I got my name, after all. Music is a huge part of my writing, as it is with many other authors. Sometimes, a melody sans lyrics is necessary; other times, the lyrics are what inspire the scene,... Continue Reading →
Pretty Little Muse
A few posts ago, I talked about how The Game goes when you're seeking an Agent: keep your feelings in check; it isn't personal when you get rejected; keep on chugging on. I have to tell you that sometimes it's hard to take your own advice. In addition to other excellent folks, I had four... Continue Reading →
Melody Klink 