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DR. MEL'S MESSAGE - From my novels to my other projects, no telling what you will read. This is the only place you will get to read about how I developed a screenplay into a novel and what is the driving force. I will talk about many things from films to books to acting to producing. It really will depend on where my mind takes me. I hope you will join me on this journey.
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Clara Rae’s Magic Days: A Beautiful Story In Many Ways by Jamie Greenlees
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Product details
- ASIN : B0BW32R2Y3
- Publisher : Independently published (21 Feb. 2023)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 72 pages
- ISBN-13 : 979-8378409877
- Dimensions : 21.59 x 0.43 x 21.59 cm
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
I have mapped out an idea for a second novel, so get ready to not buy it. I currently work full time for a North American Insurance Company, and despite the content of this book, I live happily with my girlfriend of five years now in South East Essex. My favourite saying is ‘morons take a knife and stab people in the back, whereas the wise take a knife, cut the cord, and set themselves free from the morons’. I listen to and DJ vinyl only jungle and drum and bass music, and often carve a face into jacket potatoes before I stick them in the oven, as It's always nice to have some company for dinner. My pipeline dream is to have enough money to build a modern and self-sufficient off grid home in a remote part of the World, such as Alaska, and my best friend at work is whichever one brings cake and sausage rolls in to the office for sharing, which today was Brenda - I love that old trout.
I am a firm believer that Zombies DO exist, having once looked at myself in the mirror before my breakfast Red Bull. Finally, I find it strange that when a cat licks its bottom people find it ‘cute’, yet when I do it, everybody on the train refers to me as a ‘weirdo.’
Sunday, February 26, 2023
She Lies Still Paperback – February 21, 2023 by Cassidy Choi (Author)
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Often floating through her monotonous life, 21-year-old Catherine finds herself accepting a curious and intriguing invitation from her charismatic professor, Dr. Frank Joyce. Enchanted by his confidence and his inadvertent guidance, Catherine is finally able to see what opportunities are just within reach for her.
As she feels the imminence of her directionless future, Catherine faces the repercussions of her indecision and aimlessness. Detaching from life as she knows it, Catherine must learn to navigate through romance and resentment before her thoughtless actions steer her toward a path she isn't sure she's ready for.
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Product details
- ASIN : B0BSNWCS4Z
- Publisher : Palmetto Publishing (February 21, 2023)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 262 pages
- ISBN-13 : 979-8822903494
- Item Weight : 13.8 ounces
- Dimensions : 6 x 0.59 x 9 inches
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Elizabeth Macleod and The Sisters of Bigglwiggs: A Coming of Age Magical School Adventure Series by L. J. McCormick
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Product Details
- ASIN: B0BTKSP6SM
- Publisher: Independently published (January 31, 2023)
- Language: English
- Paperback : 508 pages
- ISBN-13: 979-8375664118
- Item Weight: 1.87 pounds
- Dimensions: 6 x 1.15 x 9 inches
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
BECOMING L. J.
For
as long as I can remember, I have always been a dreamer.
I am an only child and find it difficult to
mix with others. Born on Christmas day in 1975, the seclusion of my upbringing
was hard at times for me. But not as hard as it was on my poor parents, who
could not have any more children. The threat of losing them was a constant
nightmare for me; the fear of being left alone in this big bad world scared me
to death. On Christmas, when my friends would do their lists to Santa asking
for bikes and toys, I was asking Santa to bring me a brother or sister. But
despite this, my childhood was the best years of my life. I remember every
detail of it vividly. As an only child, my imagination was set loose, free to wander
and explore. My toys were my brothers and sisters, movies and television, and my
guide.
Growing up in the late seventies and
eighties, Star Wars was my world, its characters my heroes. Back then, we were
spoiled as children with a wealth of entertainment to choose from. It was a
glorious time of blockbuster movies and amazing television. A decade of fabled
heroes and ghastly villains, fresh ideas, and new concepts. This decade was my
playground and my inspiration still to this day.
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So why do I think these things are relevant to my story? Being an only child during this time gave me one thing, a fantastic imagination. This series of eight books was not spawned from some sudden lightbulb above the glorious head moment. They have been chiseled and created from my many years of watching, listening, wondering, thinking, learning and creating, dreaming and wishing.
So, was this my big dream I can feel you
thinking. A young budding author on his way to the land of hopes and dreams,
ready to take on the big bad world with just a notepad and pen? Have I always
wanted to be an author? The answer to your question is no. And the truth is, I
haven’t read a book since about the age of ten. Again, I can hear you asking
how someone can write books if they don’t read books? Well, keep scrolling down
to find out?
At about the age of eleven, my dad brought
home an old-fashioned typewriter, the kind which makes your fingers bleed
whilst typing. It was upon this typewriter I wrote my first attempt at a story,
so the love of writing and creating has always been there. It was a
cringeworthy tale of me rescuing various family members and friends from hordes
of marauding zombies. Of course, in this story, my entire family and I had
somehow moved to the good old USA, a yellow school bus being our only means of
escape.
Hold on a second; I can hear you thinking
after you finished laughing. If you were writing stories from such an early age, what happened? Why did you not know you were destined to become an author? Why
did you not pursue it? My answer to this is simple. The rollercoaster, which is
life happened.
My parents, who I adore with all my heart, sadly separated from one another. For a time, this left my mum and me without a
home, forcing us to live with relatives for about a year. These were hard times.
Money was scarce, and I missed a whole year of school as getting there from our
various addresses became an impossible task. Having missed most of the first
year of secondary school, going back was hard. School had always been
difficult for me anyway, suffering from various learning difficulties, anxiety, and compulsive disorders.
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Staying in America for a short while with
family, I was certain about two things. One. I did not want to leave. Two. I had
to leave. For It turns out my dream was just to be there. But how could I
remain? I was fifteen years old with no clue as to what my future held. I had
no qualifications, no trade or skills to speak of. Just a head full of dreams
and a heart filled with regret.
Back home and many menial jobs later, at
about the age of twenty, I took myself off to the armed forces, The Queens Guard
being my chosen regiment. This is it, I thought; my future is secure, as I
convinced myself daily. But my head was still filled with dreams unfulfilled.
The glistening lights of America still illuminate my thoughts.
After this came the birth of my beautiful
daughter, the lights of America fading as I resumed my menial work as a
security guard. It was at this point something inside of me snapped as my
beautiful newborn baby girl looked upon me with utterly dependent eyes. I had
to do right by her. I had to give her the world and everything in it. There must
be more to life than this, I thought as my dreams were fading fast. But the
birth of my daughter provided me with two things. A love that was
unconditional and completely overwhelming. And a burning desire to succeed.
I went to work, starting various businesses
as my mind raced with ideas. I began a catalog business, delivering door-to-door no matter what the conditions. After this, I started a cleaning company,
cleaning toilets and various other nasty stuff. Then came my courier business,
a shiny new van to match. It was during this time I was blessed with the birth
of my two baby boys, those beautiful, loving eyes again encouraging me to do
better.
Then came the big idea. A period of my life
where I worked my fingers to the bone. I had invented a sports product that
everybody loved. You are going to be filthy rich, I was informed upon a daily basis.
With my head in the clouds, I took myself off to the great city of London with
samples in hand as I attended various meetings that went exceedingly well. I had
found a niece in the market, they informed me. Please, can we take these samples
home for our children they asked?
It was at this point when the rollercoaster
of life took a sharp turn and flung me from its perilous tracks. I was informed
that various big-name brands would not permit the release of my product. The
reasons too complicated to get into here. This devastated me, sending me into a
spiraling depression. I was forty years old as I stood holding my shattered
dreams in my hands. What was I to do now?
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More determined than ever now, I picked
myself up and went back to work. But what was I to do? It was before Christmas, shortly after this, when I came upon something which would forever change my
life. Shifting through the Christmas decorations in the attic, something heavy
fell on my toe. After I had finished my rant, I looked down to see what it was.
And there, nestled upon my foot, was the old typewriter given to me by my dad. I
peered inside the old dusty bag which partially covered it, the memories of my
childhood flooding back. And there, slotted neatly beside the old typewriter, was my epic tale of a zombie apocalypse.
I firmly believe that everything in life happens for a reason and that we are all guided in some mysterious way. Whether you choose to follow is entirely up to you. But I looked, and I followed. A path that has led me here. For when I gazed into that dusty old bag, a scared little boy with a typewriter looked right back at me with innocent eyes, his head filled with hopeful dreams and magical thoughts. He reminded me that creating was what I was born to do. Was he right? I guess you shall have to buy the books to find out.
Thursday, February 23, 2023
[Life] Lessons Learned Diving Paperback – February 7, 2023 by Daryl Bob Goldberg (Author)
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Dear Readers:
As humans, we learn, develop, grow, and mature. At each stage, we become different. The more we experience in life, the more we are able to manage when circumstances arise. We didn't come with a manual; we live and learn. That is why I love today's book of the day, "[Life] Lessons Learned Diving" by Daryl Bob Goldberg. Goldberg successfully merged his diving experience with life lessons. Order your copy today!
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[Life] Lessons Learned Diving
Product Details
- ASIN: B0BV43CX1D
- Publisher: Independently published (February 7, 2023)
- Language: English
- Paperback: 134 pages
- ISBN-13: 979-8403214711
- Item Weight: 6.7 ounces
- Dimensions : 6 x 0.31 x 9 inches
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Daryl Bob Goldberg
Technical Diver and Psychology Enthusiast
I don’t claim to be an expert in diving or in life, so why should you listen to me anyway? I try to be a good student. Whether I’m learning about diving, technical diving, psychology or life- Honestly, I prefer you to think of this book less as “expert advice” and more as “one student’s notes.” Notes are written at first for me to help me more deeply understand and remember these topics. Later, I was told other people might enjoy my notes to myself, so here they are.
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