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Melissa

Never criticize a man until you've walked a mile in his moccasins. -- American Indian Proverb

About Me

I am an avid reader, aspiring writer, book and ARC/galley collector, old school punk rocker, 9 year breast cancer survivor, and lover of everything and anything Scottish and Native American. I also aspire to write screenplays.

My Interests

Snuggling with my cat. Reading books and magazines. The pirate (Chenault) in my ancestry. Native American studies, culture, religion, arts, music, jewelry, pow wows, books, everything. Traveling. FOOTBALL! Getting a new tattoo. Going to yard sales. Learning a new language. The Paranormal. Scotland - people, places, history, culture, arts, books, music, again everything. I'm an anglophile.

I'd like to meet:

Authors, readers, anyone in the entertainment biz, anyone who's a member of a legit paranormal society (TAPS, etc.), rock stars, actors, musicians, NATIVE AMERICANS, SCOTSMEN. Or anyone who just wants to be friendly and have a nice chat. Anyone who lived in Lubbock, TX during the mid '70's early '80's. If you knew Loy Lackey or you know Michael Carey please contact me. Anyone who saw my band "New Love Theory" in Orlando, FL in the '80's. British Marine Commandoes, Cops, Firemen, and Military welcome as long as you're 30 years of age or older.If you're Native American and I asked you to be my friend it's because I've studied Native Americans all my life and feel quite an affinity toward them. I just want to get to know you and be friends! Send your friends to my page! About a year ago I dated a young man of Blackfoot/Maliseet descent. He was adopted by a couple who are from the Mashantucket Pequot Nation and he's a grass dancer who dances at the SCHEMITZUN pow wow in Mashantucket, CT. He was extremely traditional and taught me many things so please don't think I'm ignorant or naive. I just moved to FL and I'd like to be kept up to date about pow wow's, art, music, or any other information you'd like to share. If you know any sites that would be helpful I'd appreciate if you would share them too. Pilamaya aloh! (I'm teaching myself Lakota) I am also a member of NMAI in Wasington, DC and at one time I was a member of the Cherokee Nation.

Music:

80's

Movies:

80's

Television:

I love WEEDS, DEXTER, and THE TUDORS on Showtime.

Books:

ABSOLUTELY! I read everything.

Heroes:

My Dad (1924-2006). My Siamese cat, Damian. Chief Joseph of the Nez Perce.

My Blog

Penelope Marzec

I got the nicest e-mail from Penelope a while back (sorry it took me so long, Penelope) telling me I could feature any of her books I wanted. Well, it was a tough decision because they all sound brill...
Posted by Melissa on Tue, 28 Nov 2006 07:59:00 PST

Tim Waggoner

*Visit the website of fantasy and horror writer Tim Waggoner. www.timwaggoner.com  *He can also be found in MySpace here: http://www.myspace.com/tim_waggoner DARKNESS WAKES To be publ...
Posted by Melissa on Mon, 27 Nov 2006 07:53:00 PST

Emma's Back!

Sometimes Love is Worth Risking Your Neck! Dragon's Mate by Emma Petersen Available now from Cobblestone Press It's Maya Ayida's breeding time, the most dangerous time in her life. As one of only two ...
Posted by Melissa on Fri, 17 Nov 2006 09:53:00 PST

Anne Mallory

The Earl of Her DreamsNovember 2006ISBN: 0-06-087295-0 They could hide their painful pasts and true identities&but not the passion in their hearts& Facing the choice of flight or a wedding she cannot...
Posted by Melissa on Sat, 14 Oct 2006 05:49:00 PST

Lauren Baratz-Logsted

Another dear friend and fabulous author....meet...Lauren Baratz-Logsted! Her new book, VERTIGO, is out now and it's wonderful! You can visit Lauren at MySpace here:  http://www.mys...
Posted by Melissa on Tue, 03 Oct 2006 09:26:00 PST

"Ways To Be Wicked" - Julie Anne Long

COMING OCTOBER 2006 Excerpt from: WAYS TO BE WICKED by Julie Anne Long Copyright 2006 Julie Anne Long   To read the scene that precedes this one and learn a little more about Tom and Sylvie, v...
Posted by Melissa on Wed, 27 Sep 2006 07:59:00 PST

Megan Hart

Coming January 2007 from Harlequin Spice This is what happened. I met him at the candy store. He turned around and smiled at me and I was surprised enough to smile back. This was not a children's cand...
Posted by Melissa on Tue, 26 Sep 2006 06:28:00 PST

Ginger Simpson

Here are two books I highly recommend if you enjoy Native American Historicals. Ginger Simpson is a gifted author and one of my best friends. Please visit her site www.gingersimpson.com to see these a...
Posted by Melissa on Sat, 23 Sep 2006 07:52:00 PST

BRANDED

BRANDED by Emma Petersen Coming from Cobblestone Press September 22, 2006 Jenny and Ty have known each other most of their lives and have been attracted to each other since they've been old enough to ...
Posted by Melissa on Sun, 17 Sep 2006 09:51:00 PST

Live in the Sacramento area?

I won a $50 gift certificate to a used bookstore in Sacramento, CA called BOOK CHEK. I live in RI and can't use it. Yes, I've contacted the owner but working with her to try to fin...
Posted by Melissa on Mon, 11 Sep 2006 08:04:00 PST