In the early 1980s Bob Krech (a New Jersey resident and teacher) lived in Aberdeen, Scotland at taught at the American School of Aberdeen. Years later while back in New Jersey, Krech's experiences in Scotland inspired a story called Love Puppies and Corner Kicks. Andy, a young girl who loves playing soccer and living in … Continue reading Book Review: Love Puppies and Corner Kicks ~ by Bob Krech
Author: Melissa Morris Inoa
Reading cookbooks for fun? Yes!
I always thought that anyone who said that they read cookbooks for fun was just plain crazy. Come on, it's a reference book! It seemed like sitting down on the couch curled up with a cookbook was as ridiculous as taking a Webster's Dictionary and reading it from cover to cover. For me, cookbooks were about finding … Continue reading Reading cookbooks for fun? Yes!
Super Chicken Nugget Boy…and the Furious Fry by Josh Lewis
One day, Josh Lewis had a detailed conversation with his young nephew about a giant chicken nugget - that could talk and walk. Â Topics like this, of course, are not uncommon among conversations with imaginative kids. Â However, the unique thing about this particular conversation was that it sparked a brilliant idea in Lewis called … Continue reading Super Chicken Nugget Boy…and the Furious Fry by Josh Lewis
Books in Progress
In my living room, I have an entire shelf of books devoted to "books people have lent me" and "books in progress." Â Actually, the shelf is starting to overflow. Â I love to read every day. Â Lately though, I just haven't had the time to sit down with a book and really make as much of … Continue reading Books in Progress
In honor of National Poetry Month
River Poets Journal is featuring a special "pocket poems" exhibit on their site to celebrate National Poetry Month. Check out the exhibit:  http://www.riverpoetsjournal.com/National-Poetry-Month---Pocket-Poems.html ~Melissa 🙂
Eat, Pray, Love…
When it rains like it is now, I have to find a good book, curl up and read.  I just starting to read Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert; so far, the first two dozen pages have kept me interested. Has anyone read it?  Any thoughts? Melissa
The Jersey Girl blog is up and running (finally)
Check out my new and exciting project at http://www.thejerseygirl.wordpress.com. I wasn't able to start when I had originally hoped to, but the project is up and running now! ~Melissa
Writing in multiple languages?
Years ago (in high school and college) I took Spanish. Â I could understand a lot, and speak a little. Â I listened to Spanish radio in the car, and watched telenovellas on TV. Â But one thing lead to another, and I didn't stay with it after college. Eventually, not having the need or the opportunity to … Continue reading Writing in multiple languages?
Sharing good news…
I have a poem appearing in a new anthology.  The anthology is a special edition put out by the publishers of the River Poets Journal.  The poems selected for this anthology are all about/inspired by rivers.  My poem is called, "Imperfections Tickle." For more information about River Poets Journal (or information about purchasing the book), click here: … Continue reading Sharing good news…
Time flies when you’re having fun…
As the school busses warm up their engines and the office supply stores prepare for the big upcoming rush, I hear so many people say the same thing..."Where did the summer go?" Â Well, I am happy to report that I know exactly where my summer went this year...to the fabulous Jersey shore and then to … Continue reading Time flies when you’re having fun…
Melissa Morris Inoa🌱 