About Melinda

I have lived in Arizona and Tennessee. I have discovered wealth is not measured in how much money you have but in how much love you share.

I have been happily married to my wonderful husband, Tom for 22 years. I have two remarkble children, Shaelee and Erik.

As a young child, I loved reading and writing. Many nights I would wrap up in a blanket, daydream, while I turned the exciting pages of a book. The books would take me to many places. I loved the idea of going from the normal world in which I lived, then instantly I would be taken to a place far away.

To my surprise, I started writing and creating my very own world. A place where I could go and lose myself with just a pen and paper.

I grew up with the fascination of the American Indian. My love for them grew by leaps and bounds as I read about them from my history book. I wanted to show, in my writings, of the proud people that the American Indians truly are. They show honor and respect for all living things. If I can capture just a small portion of that in my writings then that would be an added bonus for me.

Native American Romance and Native American mysteries is my passion. I hope to reveal in my books the uniqueness of the American Indian. I feel truly blessed to try and reveal how special the American Indians truly are.

The love of my family and the love for the American Indian have become focal points in my stories. I will do my best for both of them.

I sincerely pray readers enjoy the characters that I bring to life on each turning page!!!!

Published Work/Accolades:

Cardiovascular Diease Essay- Saint Thomas Chest Pain Network and Cumberland Medical Center.

April 2008- Winner of Essay. Received Cash award and article published

Published in the Crossville Chronicle, in April 2008

Freelance writer for the Navajo/Hopi Observer, located in Flagstaff, Arizona.



Published Credits- Navajo/Hopi Observer

Diabetes Dwells Among Native American

Navajo Nation Library offers access to knowledge and more

Natives Welcome a helping hand from National Relief Charities

Leave Our Sacred Lands Alone!,


Award of Honor

Cambridge Who’s Who registry for 2008-2009 inclusion for executives, professionals, and entrepreneurs.


Guest Speaker/TV Interview/Guest Blogger

Guest Blogger:

http://www.helensheroes.blogspot.com

http://emmalaiwrites.blogspot.com/

http://www.petticoatsandpistols.com/ – Apache Maiden

TV Interview:

April 29, 2009 “Crossville Profiles: Interview “Native Dreams”

Guest Speaker: Speaking Engagement: Martin Jr. High School

Ms. Laurie Kerr class “Native Dreams”, Writing


Radio Station Web Posting: "Native Dreams" link on Fun Stuff

http://www.1025wowcountry.com/

Olympus Films: Exective Producer:

Apply for grants and raise money for Olympus Films, LLC

http://sandcreekmassacre.net/

http://donvasicek.com/

Walk in harmony,
Melinda