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…
Author: Melissa Morris Inoa
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…
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I decided on what my next project will be.  Visit the site for details. I'm so excited!!! Melissa 🙂
Julie and Julia
Has anyone read this book, Julie and Julia by Julie Powell? I just finished reading it here, in Italy. I am on vacation and spending a good deal of time on planes, trains, buses, and in a car. This is time which I am content to spend looking out windows and watching the rolling hills … Continue reading Julie and Julia
“I have spread my dreams…”
"I have spread my dreams beneath your feet; Tread softly because you tread on my dreams."Â -W.B. Yeats I have been thinking about dreams a lot lately, dreams, and goals, and plans, and the future in general. Â My own and other people's. Â Life's work and life's worth. Â Can your dreams ever be just too … Continue reading “I have spread my dreams…”
Readers and Writers Networking Sites…
In this constant struggle of mine to find (make) time for reading, writing, and discussion, I have joined a few sites online. Â (As well as two book clubs which is a whole other story!) Â I am not sure if these sites will help me find more time or less, but I guess that only … Continue reading Readers and Writers Networking Sites…
Blackle
I just found out about a new energy saving search engine called Blackle. It is from Google and is definitely worth checking out. (The energy saved by using the site it isn't going to be huge, but the point is that it is a reminder to make more environmentally friendly decisions...I like it!) They also … Continue reading Blackle
On a blustery, cold night
There's really nothing quite like a good book, a warm blanket, and a hot cup of tea on a blustery, cold night.  (Knowing that I don't have to get up for work tomorrow is nice too!) Wishing you all a relaxing evening. ~Melissa 🙂
Serein
I love rain and all things that go along with it.
All I Want For Christmas Is You
A while ago (around 14 years ago!) I started writing a short story inspired by the Mariah Carey Christmas song, "All I Want For Christmas Is You." Â Through the years the story has stuck with me and every once in a while I reread it or added a little bit to it. Â I have always … Continue reading All I Want For Christmas Is You
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