https://www.melissacollings.com/blog daily 0.75 2023-11-13 https://www.melissacollings.com/blog/when-youre-not-alone monthly 0.5 2023-11-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6157a961df8ffd37e4e6755b/3f927097-f6f0-4d18-9be0-7b6a16ccb27a/71yNgTMEcpL._AC_UF1000%2C1000_QL80_.jpg Melissa's Blog - When you’re not alone… - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6157a961df8ffd37e4e6755b/dead0c88-0f15-4687-a12d-c07fd2de819c/Untitled.jpg Melissa's Blog - When you’re not alone… - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.melissacollings.com/blog/letting-things-go monthly 0.5 2023-08-28 https://www.melissacollings.com/blog/take-a-minute-and monthly 0.5 2023-08-28 https://www.melissacollings.com/blog/will-you-be-in-my-next-book monthly 0.5 2023-08-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6157a961df8ffd37e4e6755b/88719821-c7ca-4fa3-aa5f-3d9ac0119e72/Quote+for+Newsletter+%2838%29.png Melissa's Blog - Will You be in my Next Book? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6157a961df8ffd37e4e6755b/1693228339062-C6YU5TEVYWL1TW45U4MC/image-asset.jpeg Melissa's Blog - Will You be in my Next Book? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.melissacollings.com/blog/discussing-the-hard-things monthly 0.5 2023-08-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6157a961df8ffd37e4e6755b/065db981-3049-4d8a-8158-f407a396630e/Quote+for+Newsletter+%2837%29.png Melissa's Blog - Discussing the Hard Things… - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.melissacollings.com/blog/why monthly 0.5 2023-08-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6157a961df8ffd37e4e6755b/575af870-69f8-44eb-bd28-651e83158ea5/Quote+for+Newsletter+%2836%29.png Melissa's Blog - Why? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6157a961df8ffd37e4e6755b/2c4b12fc-57da-4c36-8980-136b82e103ac/9781594634727-us.jpg Melissa's Blog - Why? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6157a961df8ffd37e4e6755b/cfd853e0-c600-415c-998d-7f0289bd356f/91RJNVcp%2BIL._AC_SL1500_.jpg Melissa's Blog - Why? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.melissacollings.com/blog/when-the-unexpected-strikes monthly 0.5 2023-08-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6157a961df8ffd37e4e6755b/de480ba2-88a6-4f35-a10b-743b9c9944a8/Quote+for+Newsletter+%2835%29.png Melissa's Blog - When the Unexpected Strikes… - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6157a961df8ffd37e4e6755b/8c0de20b-e05a-40f9-8228-80fcd24ed032/48731818.jpg Melissa's Blog - When the Unexpected Strikes… - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6157a961df8ffd37e4e6755b/29412251-1a32-40a9-8f02-e3e1e9f04c28/81Vpt2cB9bL._AC_SL1500_.jpg Melissa's Blog - When the Unexpected Strikes… - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.melissacollings.com/blog/this-cant-be-happening monthly 0.5 2023-03-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6157a961df8ffd37e4e6755b/5077275d-63cc-4e90-ab3b-e42d8897fbc8/Quote+for+Newsletter+%2834%29.png Melissa's Blog - This can’t be happening… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6157a961df8ffd37e4e6755b/1678719607550-IHA5TUTRCRA4AMOFPIWE/unsplash-image-v8DSLoY80Xk.jpg Melissa's Blog - This can’t be happening… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6157a961df8ffd37e4e6755b/23382366-956e-4ec4-b4ea-b41d6380e920/IMG_7687%281%29.PNG Melissa's Blog - This can’t be happening… - You might remember this notepad from my list of recommended writer Christmas gifts. I got one. I love it. I officially recommend it! It works! https://www.melissacollings.com/blog/the-now-the-upcoming monthly 0.5 2023-03-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6157a961df8ffd37e4e6755b/4c43c37f-f8f5-4480-887a-630362832e66/Quote+for+Newsletter+%2833%29.png Melissa's Blog - The Now, The Upcoming: https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6157a961df8ffd37e4e6755b/1678718828786-S0USW8614IU3L5RHYE47/unsplash-image-L1GO3yAV_U8.jpg Melissa's Blog - The Now, The Upcoming: https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6157a961df8ffd37e4e6755b/c2c91dd0-fd6e-4f2d-9299-c35f16ddc0fa/IMG_9095%281%29.PNG Melissa's Blog - The Now, The Upcoming: - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6157a961df8ffd37e4e6755b/d0ceb77e-ad43-4e48-a791-27922d32a9e5/Orange+Simple+Illustrated+Fiction+Book+Cover%281%29.png Melissa's Blog - The Now, The Upcoming: - There’s a free novelette (long short story) on my website. And I just created a new “cover” for it, and I wanted to share. Here it is! I thought it was a nice change. https://www.melissacollings.com/blog/how-to-find-the-right-literary-agent-for-your-book monthly 0.5 2023-03-13 https://www.melissacollings.com/blog/its-one-of-you monthly 0.5 2023-02-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6157a961df8ffd37e4e6755b/48c8cc5d-bac4-4e30-991a-aaabfa40fa6a/Quote+for+Newsletter+%2832%29.png Melissa's Blog - It’s One Of You! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6157a961df8ffd37e4e6755b/385242e7-285c-4a65-a424-f4b730be0cb3/B09ZLGLKH9.01._SCLZZZZZZZ_SX500_.jpg Melissa's Blog - It’s One Of You! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.melissacollings.com/blog/that-husband-is-not-yours monthly 0.5 2023-02-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6157a961df8ffd37e4e6755b/fd25360f-a2d1-4055-8e61-642ec3307a24/57693416.jpg Melissa's Blog - That Husband Is Not Yours… - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.melissacollings.com/blog/3nlja05q6iuva65wkfqdm3r6zvkq50 monthly 0.5 2023-02-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6157a961df8ffd37e4e6755b/4bcebf89-b886-4dc3-a251-ee40ba1fb333/Quote+for+Newsletter+%2830%29.png Melissa's Blog - I Think I Love You. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6157a961df8ffd37e4e6755b/385242e7-285c-4a65-a424-f4b730be0cb3/B09ZLGLKH9.01._SCLZZZZZZZ_SX500_.jpg Melissa's Blog - I Think I Love You. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6157a961df8ffd37e4e6755b/f7a4e113-bd17-46b3-8382-489a4b48f5d5/IMG_9625.jpg Melissa's Blog - I Think I Love You. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6157a961df8ffd37e4e6755b/1c71c1c9-a191-4038-a886-6ad5231a7d0f/melissagraphic2.jpg Melissa's Blog - I Think I Love You. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.melissacollings.com/blog/this-changed-my-life monthly 0.5 2023-02-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6157a961df8ffd37e4e6755b/70e1df2c-07ea-488b-a601-3cb59fb0da2e/Quote+for+Newsletter+%2827%29.png Melissa's Blog - The Importance of Self-care. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6157a961df8ffd37e4e6755b/bc6c1805-526a-4ead-9c5c-c7fb36432bed/Quote+for+Newsletter+%2828%29.png Melissa's Blog - The Importance of Self-care. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6157a961df8ffd37e4e6755b/1f49acf6-74d6-4bfe-86be-9f2e275c7628/81aNt1ACKGL._AC_UL900_SR615%2C900_.jpg Melissa's Blog - The Importance of Self-care. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.melissacollings.com/blog/what-if-you-were-falsely-accused-of-murder monthly 0.5 2023-02-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6157a961df8ffd37e4e6755b/62255134-0e28-43d6-a4e4-4d5ead844c81/Quote+for+Newsletter+%281%29.jpg Melissa's Blog - What if you were falsely accused of murder? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6157a961df8ffd37e4e6755b/1675695322539-YMHQ88ASGNYF18J99YU4/unsplash-image-pNIgH0y3upM.jpg Melissa's Blog - What if you were falsely accused of murder? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6157a961df8ffd37e4e6755b/c40a32a3-b114-4698-86b5-24a5a5831fa5/33258453.jpg Melissa's Blog - What if you were falsely accused of murder? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6157a961df8ffd37e4e6755b/1675695495241-G1IQ0UXBE3EHHCAX6AMN/unsplash-image-P86sBT225NU.jpg Melissa's Blog - What if you were falsely accused of murder? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.melissacollings.com/blog/the-im-not-good-enough-mentality monthly 0.5 2023-02-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6157a961df8ffd37e4e6755b/c030be88-4389-42d6-a10e-b46408ecb6f2/Quote+for+Newsletter+%2826%29.png Melissa's Blog - The “I’m not good enough.” Mentality https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6157a961df8ffd37e4e6755b/1675694588782-859NGB8NRM9C8JIBEK46/unsplash-image-FHnnjk1Yj7Y.jpg Melissa's Blog - The “I’m not good enough.” Mentality - Book Talk: https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6157a961df8ffd37e4e6755b/1675694856289-9N46QW1SXNPZJ0MB7BMN/IMG_8694.jpg Melissa's Blog - The “I’m not good enough.” Mentality https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6157a961df8ffd37e4e6755b/1675694855723-HWAM7SOAYKLG9M4DFJOA/IMG_8680.jpg Melissa's Blog - The “I’m not good enough.” Mentality https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6157a961df8ffd37e4e6755b/1675694883037-2O49XV1XYMVI724IHUG8/Pink+Red+White+Happy+Valentine%27s+Day.png Melissa's Blog - The “I’m not good enough.” Mentality https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6157a961df8ffd37e4e6755b/1675694859831-PAJ0DO741RRN7H45PSP4/IMG_8671.jpg Melissa's Blog - The “I’m not good enough.” Mentality https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6157a961df8ffd37e4e6755b/79e79662-3896-482d-acd8-d2b665b8ad13/IMG_8745.jpg Melissa's Blog - The “I’m not good enough.” Mentality - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.melissacollings.com/blog/perspective-holds-power monthly 0.5 2023-01-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6157a961df8ffd37e4e6755b/1673872735265-D17SEFSJD9ZUSE4L7X42/unsplash-image-vkMiXM3VlUA.jpg Melissa's Blog - Perspective holds power. - Here’s what I’m currently reading: https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6157a961df8ffd37e4e6755b/1673872820922-X6T86WE32VDMU17TYONF/unsplash-image-Y20JJ_ddy9M.jpg Melissa's Blog - Perspective holds power. - There are 6 short stories and poetry collections to choose from. And you can listen to me and JW interview the authors behind these fun works! Check them out here. https://www.melissacollings.com/blog/handling-crippling-criticism monthly 0.5 2023-01-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6157a961df8ffd37e4e6755b/83e0dad8-9f7d-42a1-a7d0-56deeacd57b0/Quote+for+Newsletter+.jpg Melissa's Blog - Handling Crippling Criticism https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6157a961df8ffd37e4e6755b/1673278485933-GFSLXSKUCTCOEE09UMVV/unsplash-image-P6uqpNyXcI4.jpg Melissa's Blog - Handling Crippling Criticism - “You can never get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suit me.” ― C.S. Lewis https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6157a961df8ffd37e4e6755b/1673278399706-U7SE8ONA2TH8YH7XXA6Q/unsplash-image-aFqKIFZ-Idg.jpg Melissa's Blog - Handling Crippling Criticism - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.melissacollings.com/blog/the-end monthly 0.5 2023-01-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6157a961df8ffd37e4e6755b/8d8a08c9-3428-405a-8db6-39e5edc482cf/Quote+for+Newsletter+%282%29.gif Melissa's Blog - The End. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6157a961df8ffd37e4e6755b/1673277506221-VTFJMES4LFEWEA00I8MS/unsplash-image-973vRak-llM.jpg Melissa's Blog - The End. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6157a961df8ffd37e4e6755b/72c6f8e4-1d6c-4424-8af6-fe9332356e22/55196813._UY630_SR1200%2C630_.jpg Melissa's Blog - The End. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6157a961df8ffd37e4e6755b/1673277572812-7OO19UQGJK14ZFWE4N39/unsplash-image-ISlAfxGsNH4.jpg Melissa's Blog - The End. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.melissacollings.com/blog/where-the-magic-happens monthly 0.5 2023-01-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6157a961df8ffd37e4e6755b/2943c81c-a00b-4e78-a381-74c603233544/Quote+for+Newsletter+%281%29.gif Melissa's Blog - Where the magic happens… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6157a961df8ffd37e4e6755b/e48867e2-e23b-4915-b6a0-c0ae9b82832c/IMG_8340.jpg Melissa's Blog - Where the magic happens… I snapped this pic while I was writing this blog. https://www.melissacollings.com/blog/let-me-read-to-you monthly 0.5 2023-01-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6157a961df8ffd37e4e6755b/723495b8-3bbc-4ed8-a34f-7a3a0809ac9c/Quote+for+Newsletter+.gif Melissa's Blog - Let me read to you! - Make it stand out https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6157a961df8ffd37e4e6755b/1cb00804-b028-43a1-bc9f-f7395dcbb322/IMG_7527.jpg Melissa's Blog - Let me read to you! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6157a961df8ffd37e4e6755b/33e5a3e1-4f0f-4078-8df6-a0bf02f65394/IMG_7452.jpg Melissa's Blog - Let me read to you! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6157a961df8ffd37e4e6755b/cd0e8a16-5b92-44e1-8fa6-cbe689eb2a62/Just+Desserts.png Melissa's Blog - Let me read to you! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.melissacollings.com/blog/i-am-groot monthly 0.5 2022-12-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6157a961df8ffd37e4e6755b/4e719ff7-7b02-497e-a261-bb7304a2b82b/Quote+for+Newsletter+%2824%29.png Melissa's Blog - I am Groot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6157a961df8ffd37e4e6755b/1670878890297-O36S12QD8XUSXT1XOVB8/unsplash-image-vMLFbB6dmZ0.jpg Melissa's Blog - I am Groot. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6157a961df8ffd37e4e6755b/1670878928098-O1ZKFN8EC3K7FGH743NY/unsplash-image-zvKx6ixUhWQ.jpg Melissa's Blog - I am Groot. - No book review this week because I’ve attempted a few and switched reads. I’m in a book-club-for-2 with a new Canadian book friend. We met through Instagram, ironically. And we’ve been tearing though the books. She’s a women’s fiction & romance writer as well, so we’ve been discussing women’s fiction and romances. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6157a961df8ffd37e4e6755b/66b0578e-9954-43ea-8143-6a92d33020b7/917v5CjExbL._AC_SL1500_.jpg Melissa's Blog - I am Groot. - I own one of these and LOVE it when I’m at my desk. It’s another heated product, like the electric throw blanket, but this one is a little more practical. They don’t sell the one I have on Amazon anymore, but this one is similar and has good ratings. If I didn’t have one, I’d love it as a gift. Here’s the amazon link. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6157a961df8ffd37e4e6755b/1670879083057-OSG7NYCRLHI9YO9MMDLN/unsplash-image-wXK21EwlhwI.jpg Melissa's Blog - I am Groot. - If you know someone who journals or plots their novels in a notebook or captures story ideas in a notebook, then consider gifting a nice pen and a fancy notebook to them this year. I received a few notebooks from my nephew last Christmas, and I can’t tell you the joy it brings to put my novel notes inside it. I would’ve never purchased it for myself. Here are some Amazon search results for “Fancy Notebooks” I also received erasable pens from a friend and LOVED them! Here’s a link to Amazon results for erasable pens. But any fun pen is a great gift for an author and for a reader who likes to annotate (make notes and pictures in their books). https://www.melissacollings.com/blog/noveletteshort-story-available monthly 0.5 2022-12-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6157a961df8ffd37e4e6755b/3e588fde-e6df-4bb2-87ab-8e0665cea0d3/Quote+for+Newsletter+%2822%29.png Melissa's Blog - Novelette/Short Story Available! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6157a961df8ffd37e4e6755b/ef536092-3423-48f3-be2f-c0eb4dcfa836/55659629.jpg Melissa's Blog - Novelette/Short Story Available! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6157a961df8ffd37e4e6755b/1670260195054-326DESTCOB708N9JUV58/unsplash-image-s34TlUTPIf4.jpg Melissa's Blog - Novelette/Short Story Available! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6157a961df8ffd37e4e6755b/a5043315-09ef-42aa-8b03-d9ace85c33b4/index.jpg Melissa's Blog - Novelette/Short Story Available! - Looking at a screen right before bed isn’t a good idea, it can keep you from getting that sleep you need. Writers and readers (if looking at a screen) might enjoy a pair of blue-light glasses… Okay, let me bring this to a screeching halt. I found these glasses online, saw that the purchases of these lenses were skyrocketing, and thought…a perfect gift recommendation. But as I was researching where to send you to purchase, I encountered a problem. I didn’t hunt for conclusive evidence, but some scientists (retinal specialists) are saying that these glasses might not do anything. I left it in here, not really to recommend as a gift, but to inform you. I find it so interesting that some people can be so confident in something that we later find out had no real business being promoted. Like what healthy food actually is. But I digress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6157a961df8ffd37e4e6755b/17c97b3b-a8a4-4aae-826b-088055f75df6/51SM9pDPz9L.jpg Melissa's Blog - Novelette/Short Story Available! - I love this ornament (pictured.) But if you’re crafty/want something more personal, you can create an ornament. If you know an author, making an ornament of their book would be amazing. If you know someone’s favorite book, you could do the same! Books on trees? Yes, please! It’s easy to make. Print the book cover online, glue it to a small piece of wood or a small stack of glued papers, put some ribbon at the top (loop to hang from), and voila, a gift! (Etsy sells them too.) https://www.melissacollings.com/blog/it-ends-in-the-shower monthly 0.5 2022-12-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6157a961df8ffd37e4e6755b/7eb7673a-f928-4f1c-b42a-709b16d8b78b/Quote+for+Newsletter+%2821%29.png Melissa's Blog - It Ends in the Shower… - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6157a961df8ffd37e4e6755b/1670259260953-MH9AE39BFI49ZQ059UCD/unsplash-image-4J16oO4MmXs.jpg Melissa's Blog - It Ends in the Shower… - This week, I’ve thought a lot about worth. My short story focuses on it, the book I just finished (reviewed below) discussed it, and I’ve been trying to fulfill my commitment to daily posting to social media, which always results in me questioning worth. Do you ever feel like one minute everything is going your way, and the next, it isn’t? When things are going great, it’s easy to be happy with life. 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(or any humid place, like by the pool or at the beach!) I haven’t tested this one out, but if the reviews are real, this looks promising. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6157a961df8ffd37e4e6755b/1670259459228-Z2Z2Y5GKA2S5053991MV/unsplash-image-52AAiXWoVi0.jpg Melissa's Blog - It Ends in the Shower… - Cozy. When you settle in to read a book, you want to be cozy, right? An electric throw/blanket is a great gift for for someone who likes to curl up and enjoy a book! 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I enjoyed this read, but I’ll be honest, when I was listening to the audio, I drifted a little, meaning it didn’t always hold my attention. However, it’s well regarded, and I think worth a read if you’re into who-done-its, gothic mysteries, or stuck-in-a-mansion-with-no-way-of-escape-in-a-snowstorm type stuff. I read this one ultimately because it seemed a little like the first novel I wrote: 2 young people trapped in a gothic inn, trying to figure out how to get back home while being held captive by a psycho. Similar concepts, different execution. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6157a961df8ffd37e4e6755b/1643591284120-UJRJ1Q4AWNAZWQUF6YGI/outhouse-510225_1920-400x250.jpg Melissa's Blog - Are you proactive or reactive? - Arborite Countertops by Jerri Jerreat - Listen to the author narrate her own story: Heather welcomes the challenges of modern frontier living with her childhood sweetheart and their children, but as time and things change, she wonders if the parts of her she’s lost are gone for good. During the podcast interview, JW and I talk with Jerri Jerreat about her love and respect for nature, and how that weaves its way into her work. You might also learn a surprising lifelong wish, and we guarantee, it will surprise you! Jerri also offers insight into ways writers can improve their craft by riding the bus. https://www.melissacollings.com/blog/is-your-life-balanced monthly 0.5 2022-02-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6157a961df8ffd37e4e6755b/1642680173820-HTTLE46PGOCZCR47S8GI/Disney+picture.png Melissa's Blog - Is your life balanced? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6157a961df8ffd37e4e6755b/1642878723479-55ALAZQ5XOWGCV5P0RP1/Infinity+Drive+pic.jpg Melissa's Blog - Is your life balanced? - The audiobook I narrated, INFINITY DRIVE, is now AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE! (I offered free codes to my newsletter recipients only. 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Epsom salt is also a great way to get your magnesium, an essential mineral that helps your body in so many ways: constipation, sleep, blood pressure regulation, muscle and nerve function, and so much more. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6157a961df8ffd37e4e6755b/1643989158859-DUPVQZDG9M7GCC8FO47H/unsplash-image-UH1ewTC9HTk.jpg Melissa's Blog - Is your life balanced? - (I take magnesium by mouth every night. Email me if you want more info. about dosing!) So when you take that relaxing bath, add 4 cups or so of Epsom salts to your water and relax those muscles even more and get your daily dose of magnesium. The best way to absorb magnesium is trans-dermally (through the skin!). Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. If you’re like my mother, and the idea of sitting in your own filth if appalling to you (or maybe you don’t have a tub), I recommend her method of relaxation: a good foot soak! 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A couple years ago, I discovered microfiber cloths through a Norwex “party.” I’m super-skeptical of stuff like this, but I trust properly run experiments. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6157a961df8ffd37e4e6755b/1643987765947-XKPUMC4UFXTXHSN55OB7/unsplash-image-xp-ND7NjWaA.jpg Melissa's Blog - Habits & Teamwork I searched for scientific data to back up company claims, and I found one: Dr. Annie Pryor . She has a Ph.D. in Biochemistry and tests household products for their ability to kill or remove germs. 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We loved the unexpected 6 feet of snow in Nashville last week! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6157a961df8ffd37e4e6755b/1641733862819-OA8WJ6R6IYZTHJUJA1WQ/Do+not+spoil+what+you+have+quote.png Melissa's Blog - Satisfaction & Contentment - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6157a961df8ffd37e4e6755b/1641779977139-FH3UAT7BJB94H71GFFJF/It+ends+with+us+flowers.png Melissa's Blog - Satisfaction & Contentment - Book Review/Recommendation: It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6157a961df8ffd37e4e6755b/1643986882726-ZHO9YDJYSXX3LU3QRMX5/unsplash-image-2H5zECW6_zs.jpg Melissa's Blog - Satisfaction & Contentment - Medical Moment: Did you know: Many studies show that diet soda increases diabetes, heart disease, many other chronic health issues, and causes weight gain! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6157a961df8ffd37e4e6755b/1641734024872-DWE0ZHXA1Q0TZGG3AAQ6/Do+not+be+conformed+to+this+world%2C+but+be+transformed+by+the+renewal+of+your+mind%2C+that+by+testing+you+may+discern+what+is+the+will+of+God%2C+what+is+good+and+acceptable+and+perfect..png Melissa's Blog - Satisfaction & Contentment - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.melissacollings.com/blog/new-year-expectations monthly 0.5 2022-02-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6157a961df8ffd37e4e6755b/1641182122859-QBGTIQ9L2V1B02CCMYJW/fireworks.png Melissa's Blog - New Year Expectations - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6157a961df8ffd37e4e6755b/1641181383507-FJI6YPC9K3VOIFEG92XJ/20220102_200620.jpg Melissa's Blog - New Year Expectations - Make it stand out Me last night in the snow, doing what I wanted. 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I AM this elf (or Stephen is), but I want to wreak havoc like he does. I am jealous of a felt elf. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6157a961df8ffd37e4e6755b/1639347639438-48LO7QFID9Z1Z38OFKES/overcommitment+pic.jpg Melissa's Blog - Over-committed - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6157a961df8ffd37e4e6755b/1639348518983-3WUY89AKQMFD6KJJZYD3/image2.jpeg Melissa's Blog - Over-committed - Make it stand out These are juice boxes disguised as snowmen; I made these for my daughter’s Kindergarten class party this week. 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