Author at the Shore—M. P. Slaughter
Author at the Shore - M. P. Slaughter.
When I first met Melany she was covering an event for the Gazette-Journal in Gloucester, VA, where she has worked as a reporter for the past seven years. The event was a local book festival in which Mermaid Cove was participating. A few weeks later I was delighted to hear from Melany when she contacted me to submit her poetry manuscript. I will say I was very touched by this collection of poems which centers around the loss of her grandmother who passed away from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the chest. Her poetry is deep and heartfelt, allowing the reader to be drawn into her grief and even her healing.
Handwriting vs Typing
Nowadays, countless electronic devices provide access to writing programs—computers, laptops, reMarkables, Kindle Scribe, E-ink tablets, and more. These tools help us take notes or jot things down quickly and easily. Still, is typing truly the best option for you?
What is a hybrid publisher?
If you’ve written a book, came up with a book idea, or just read a book, then you’ve heard of book publishers. For many years, the only way to have your written work published was to secure an agent, send your manuscript to a traditional publishing house, and cross your fingers.
Hybrid publishers are more like a partner to the author. Both the risks and rewards are distributed more evenly between the two. An author doesn’t need an agent in hybrid publishing; however, hybrid publishers still uphold professional standards and appraise (vet) the idea/manuscript from the author.
Your Love Surrounds Me
Soft as the wind blows
Soft as the wind blows
Stay close to me heart of love
Stay close to me heart of love
Wind of love blows close to me
Stay soft as the heart….