Wounded Knee Massacre Dedication

On December 29, 1890, 365 troops of the 7Th Calvalry surrounded the encampment of the Lakota people near Wounded Knee Creek in South Dakota.

In the process of disarming the Sioux, a deaf tribesman named Black Coyote could not hear the order to give up his rifle and was reluctant to do so. A scuffle over Black Coyote’s rifle escalated into an all-out battle, with those few Sioux warriors who still had weapons shooting at the 7th Cavalry. The 7th Cavalry opened fire killing men, women, and children, as well as some of their own fellow troopers. The 7th Cavalry quickly suppressed the Sioux fire, and the surviving Sioux fled, but US cavalrymen pursued and killed many who were unarmed.

By the time it was over, about 146 men, women, and children of the Lakota Sioux had been killed



Please remember the brave Lakota people on this day.

Walk in harmony,

Melinda

Merry Christmas

I hope everybody had a wonderful Christmas this year. I hope all your wishes came true. My New Year's Resolution for 2010 is to write as many books as I can and get them published.

My mystery, "Blood on the Feather" is nearly completed. I hope to place it with a publisher in 2010.

I have used the Lakota beliefs and culture in this book

I want to thank the Lakota People for their wisdom.

Walk in harmony,
Melinda

Hope you like the new photos

Take a look around my blog. I have added photos of different things, expecially animals. The Eagle and Owls are breathtaking to me

Walk in harmony,
Melinda

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

"Native Spirit" published Feb. 2011

"Native Spirit" will be published by Desert Breeze Publishing Feb. 2011

Walk in harmony,
Melinda