Melissa Foster

I've just signed up for the Free Library Book Festival in Philly. It's not free to me, but it is to you! :>)

The Festival will take place Saturday, April 17, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

If you're in the Philadelphia area, please stop by - It's a free event!

I'm putting together a 2010 Book Blog Tour and seeking a few strong bloggers. Interested? Use the Contact form and let me know!

Friday I'm heading to the Gaithersburg Newcomers Club to speak about writing Megan's Way and about The Women's Nest. I'm looking forward to it!

Are you part of a group that is interested in reading and/or writing? One of my favorite thing to do is to chat with readers - Use my Contact form and drop me a note! I'd love to chat with your group!

Thanks for reading!

Tonight I took my children to see A Christmas Story. What an amazing movie this is! Charles Dickens' book comes to life in a new-age animated film with Jim Carrey and Colin Firth. It's really remarkably done. We saw it in 3-D. I will warn you, though, it is not for the faint of heart, and I'd hesitate taking smaller children to see it. The first spirit is very scary looking, and several parts were a little frightening. I would give this film a 4-star review, though - wonderful message and beautifully produced. Truly magnificent!

I had a fabulous time at the SPBE in NYC yesterday! For those of you who stopped by, thank you! I met wonderful people and interesting authors. I was able to pick up a few good books, too.

Today I listed Megan's Way on Wattpad, a site that offers free e-books to readers. Megan's Way is also entered in their writing contest. Please give it a read, and if you feel so inclined, Vote for Megan's Way.

Thanks for reading!

I'll be in NYC for the first annual SP Book Expo on Saturday, November 7, 9:30-5pm. I've got copies of Megan's Way to sell and sign! Stop by and introduce yourself!

WHERE:

The Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers
811 Seventh Avenue (53rd Street)

Hope to see you there!

Last week I was contacted by Karen Allyn, the host of Forward Motion, a cable television show. She's invited me as a guest to talk about Megan's Way, and I am very excited! Since our initial conversation, I've had the chance to chat with Karen, and I have to say, she is a very cool person! I'm really looking forward to meeting her and to doing the interview. The date of the show has yet to be decided, but I'll post it when it's chosen.

I hope you can tune and watch! She show will also be available on-line.

More details to come!

When I was interviewed by Don McCauley, he asked me how I was able to convey such raw emotions of the characters in Megan's Way. I told him the truth, and didn't think too much about it until I heard his response. My answer was that on several occasions I acted out scenes before, and during, the writing process. That enabled me to climb into the mind and body of each character and feel what they would have felt in the more emotional scenes.

There's something just as wrong with taking your kids out to beg for candy as there is right. I can't explain it, but it does seem an odd, but fun, ritual.

I hope you enjoy the evening!

I have spoiled myself lately, and it feels wonderful! I don't typically take time to just relax or do something enjoyable other than my writing. My day is typically kids, write, kids, cook, homework, kids, kids, kids, and I fall into bed around midnight to read for a little while. I've taken a little detour from my normal routine lately, and while my children are otherwise busy, instead of running upstairs to my computer, doing dishes, or straightening up, I've been diving into a good book.