Monday, March 16, 2009

Book Recommendations!!!!

Margaret Feinberg, Melissa M. Williams

As some of you may know, Margaret Feinberg is one of my favorite Christian authors/speakers. I've read all of her books and had the opportunity to see her speak twice last year! She's Awesome!!!!! ReAl, DyNaMiC, and so ReLaTaBlE!!! If you ever want to get inspired, go and check her out. I just had to share my excitement, because her new book is coming out in October! YEAH! You know when you want to find a good inspirational book, but there's just no time to research??? Well, now I know what I will be reading in the fall.

However, I am strongly considering starting the Twilight Series. I have been writing and editing so much, I miss not getting in a good read. And since I always trust my dear friend, Stephanie's recommendations, I think I will give Twilight a try, since I never had the desire to start the Harry Potter Series. Yes, I am the one out of 5 people in the world who never decided to start Harry Potter. What can I say, I have my reasons!

While I'm on the topic of recommendations. If any one out there has a book recommendation, please send it my way!!!!!

REMEMBER WHEN?!? Here is a post back from January. I forget how reading old writings can really speak to you at times. Life is all about our transitions and getting to a new place each day.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 26, 2008
"God Whispers"

Margaret Feinberg is now one of my favorite Christian writers/speakers. One of her many books, God Whispers, tells how we must open ourselves up to hear God's voice. It is easy to mistake our own voice for God's, so it takes practice and a lot of prayer. Right now at this time in my life, I am going through some major transitions which involve making choices. My desire for God to answer my questions is so great right now.

My dear sister knows about the choices with career decisions and moving possibilities that I am trying to make, and God sent her a scripture to give to me. In Genesis 12: 1-7, God tells Abram to leave the home where he felt comfortable, and start a nation in a different place. Sometimes we may think that the comfortable is where we are supposed to be, but God may be trying to take you to a place of greater service for Him. These verses explain that we shouldn't let comfort and security in the present moment make you miss God's "whisper" or His plan for us.

I'm not sure what is to come for me, but all I know is that God has whispered many plans that I now can't ignore. Too many doors have been opened to not peek on the other side. I guess I just have to trust these creative intuitions. Creative ideas come from God, but we shouldn't act on them with out guided counsel and prayer. So basically, I am filtering out all my thoughts on paper, just hoping to hear something or see something more. I am so blessed to have so many great people to support me and guide me along the way. I have never done anything in my life alone. The support I have has followed me for miles and I am so grateful.

Monday, March 2, 2009

Inotauthor Check it Out!!!

Iggy the Iguana, Drawing Stories With Words, Bobby Ozuna, Melissa M. Williams
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Also tune in on Wednesday nights at 7pm Central Time for the Soul of Humanity Show, hosted by Bobby Ozuna. This is a great way to get the inside scoop on the life of artists and industry tidbits.

Melissa M. Williams, Iggy the Iguana

2010 SCHEDULE

January 13, 2010 5:30-7:30
Turtle Town Writing Group
Houston, TX


January, 16, 2010 9:00-2:00pm
Creative Writing Workshop
Hobby Lobby off 529
Houston, TX

January 19, 2010 6:30-8:30pm
Sugar Mill Elementary Literary Night
Sugarland, TX

January 22, 2010 7:00-8:30pm
Girl Scout Presentation
Hemmenway Elementary
Cypress, TX

January 30, 2010 10:00-2:00pm
Creative Writing Workshop
Tomball Harris County Library
Tomball, TX

February 1st through the 28th, 2010
Virtual Blog Tour

February 2, 2010
Author Visit at St. Vincent Elementary
Houston, TX

February 4, 2010 6:00-8:00pm
Book Signing at Barnes and Noble-
Vanderbilt Square
3003 W Holcombe Blvd
Houston, TX

February 9, 2010 6:00-8:00
AUDIO CD RELEASE VALENTINES DAY PARTY
Chick-Fil-A 249 at Jones Rd
Tomball, TX

February 16, 2010
Author Visit at Glover Elementary
Houston, TX

February 18, 2010 1:15-2:00pm CST
Radio Interview on the Book That Author Show
BlogTalk Radio

February 19, 2010
Author Visit Memorial Elementary
Houston, TX

February 26, 2010
Author Visit Aragon Middle School
Houston, TX

February 27, 2010 11:00am-3:00pm
Creative Writing Workshop (2nd-5th grade)
Ft. Bend Library (Sugar Land Branch)
550 Eldridge
Sugar Land, TX 77478

March 2, 2010
Waltrip High School
Houston, TX

March 3, 2010
West University Elementary
Houston, TX


March 5, 2010 4:30pm-8:30 pm
Creative Writing Workshop
Hobby Lobby
16011 FM 529 Rd
Houston, TX 77095

March 6, 2010 10:00
Career Fair at University of Houston
Girls Scouts Function
Houston, TX

March 10, 2010 5:30-8:30
Book Signing at Barnes and Noble-Vanderbilt Square
3003 W Holcombe Blvd
Houston, TX

March 16, 2010
Author Visit Orion Oaks Elementary
Lake Orion, MI

March 22, 2010 10:00am
Radio Interview Coffee with an Author
BlogTalk Radio

March 24, 2010
Author Visit Lovette Elementary
Houston, TX

March 24, 2010 5:00-8:00pm
Book Signing at Barnes and Noble-Vanderbilt Square
3003 W Holcombe Blvd
Houston, TX

April 14-17, 2010
Texas Library Association Conference
San Antonio, TX

April 17, 2010 10:00am-2pm
Junior League Literacy Carnival
Sam Houston Elementary
Conroe, TX

April 25-May 10, 2010
Writing Trip on Location in Cardiff Beach, California
San Diego, CA

May 13, 2010
Rahe Bulverde Elementary
Bulverde, TX

May 27, 2010
Colony Bend Elementary
Houston, TX



Past Events:

2009 Texas Book Tour

2/04 Red Elementary School Visit-Houston, TX

2/04 Soul of Humanity Internet Radio Show Interview
2/06 Travis Elementary School Visit-Houston, TX
2/09 Crossroads Elementary School Visit-Malakoff, TX
3/05 Girl’s Book Club-Cy-Fair, Cypress, TX
3/12 Alief Learning-Center School Visit –Houston, TX
3/23 South Athens Elementary School Visit-Athens, TX
3/23 S. Athens Middle School Visit –Athens, TX
3/23 Trinity College Speaking Event-Athens, TX
4/01 Book Signing at Texas Library Association Conference-Houston, TX
4/02 TLA Signings-Houston, TX
4/03 TLA Signings-Houston, TX
4/06 Scroggins Elementary Sequel Critique Group-Houston, TX

4/06 Perceptive Marketing Internet Radio Show Interview
4/08 Serene Hills Elementary School Visit- Austin, TX
4/14 Love Elementary School Visit-Houston, TX
4/16 Andre Elementary School Visit-Cypress, TX
4/18 North Texas Book Festival-Denton, TX
4/20 Kendell Elementary School Visit -Borene, TX
5/01 Memorial Elementary School Visit-Houston, TX
5/08 T.H. Rogers Elementary Sequel Critique Group-Houston, TX
5/09 Book Signing at Barnes & Noble St. Michael’s Book Fair-Houston, TX
5/11 Royal Elementary School Visit-Katy, TX
5/13 Mullendore Elementary School Visit- Ft. Worth, TX
5/14 Shannon Elementary School Visit-Rockwall, TX
5/15 Oakmound Elementary School Visit-Ft. Worth, TX
5/18 Clifton Middle School Visit-Houston, TX
5/20 Cooper Elementary School Visit-Georgetown, TX
5/22 Lockhart Elementary School Visit-Houston, TX
5/26 Atkins Elementary School Visit-Pasadena, TX
5/26 Lakeview Elementary School Visit -Sugarland
5/27 Challenger Elementary School Visit-Pearland, TX
5/28 Adam Elementary School Visit –Houston, TX
5/28 Sienna Crossings Elementary School Visit-Houston, TX

6/17 Bobby Ozuna Internet Radio Show Interview

6/22-6/26 Summer Writing Workshop-Cypress, TX

7/01 CNN650 Steven Kay Radio Show-Houston, TX

7/28 Katy Budget Books Signing-Katy, TX

8/01 Kroger Book Signing-Houston, TX

9/08 Book Signing Chick-Fila Family Night-Tomball, TX

9/10 Book Signing at Library Harvest-Ft. Worth, TX

9/10 Cypress Girls Book Club-Houston, TX

9/19 Iggy’s Sequel Launch Party-Tomball Little League-Tomball, TX

9/21 Artist First Radio Show Interview-Perceptive Marketing Hour

9/25 Memorial Elementary School Visit-Plano, TX

10/2 Love Elementary School Visit-Houston, TX

10/3 Book Signing at Luke’s Locker-Woodlands, TX

10/7 KPVU 91.3 FM PUBLIC RADIO SHOW Interview- College Station, TX
10/7 Author’s First Radio Show Interview with Tony Kay

10/8 Alief Learning Center School Visit- Hoston, TX

10/8 Spring Wood Methodist Literary Night-Houston, TX
10/10 Guest Speaker: Educator’s Appreciation Brunch Barnes & Noble-River Oaks-Houston, TX
10/15 Grandview Elementary School Visit- Grandview, TX
10/16 Oakmound Elementary School Visit-Ft. Worth, TX
10/23 Hunter’s Glen Elementary School Visit-Houston, TX
10/24 Book Signing at ST. Elizabeth Ann Seton-Houston, TX
10/31 Book Signing at Texas Book Festival-Austin, TX
11/3 Comanche Springs Elementary School Visit- Ft. Worth
11/ 3 High Country Elementary School Visit – Ft. Worth, TX
11/3 Gililland Elementary School visit -Ft. Worth, TX
11/7 Barnes and Noble Harvard Elementary Bookfair-River Oaks – Houston, TX
11/11 Book Signing at the JOHN COOPER EVENT -Woodlands, TX
11/14 Book Sigining Langham Creek Craft -Houston, TX
11/16 Epiphany Lutheran School Visit -Houston, TX
11/17 Scroggins Elementary School Visit- Houston, TX
11/18 Presbyterian School Visit -Houston, TX
11/18 Book Signing at BARNES AND NOBLE-HOLCOMBE -Houston, TX
11/24 Cactus Ranch Elementary School Visit- Georgetown, TX
12/3 CNN 650 AM Morning Show Interview (Life Business and Money) -Houston, TX
12/4 Stovall Academy School Visit -Houston, TX
12/5 Book Signing and Presentation at R.E.A.D FESTIVAL- Houston, TX
12/7 Odd Mind Radio Interview
12/10 Crossroads Elementary School Visit- Malakoff, TX
12/16 St. George Elementary School Visit –Houston, TX

2008 Texas Book Tour

9/25 Condit Elementary School Visit- Houston, TX
10/9 Garfield Elementary School Visit- Pasadena, TX
10/9 Book Signing at St. Michael's Book Fair – Houston, TX
10/10 School at St. George's Place School Visit- Houston, TX
10/17 Piney Point Elementary School Visit – Houston, TX
10/20 Olle Middle School Visit – Houston, TX
10/21 JFK Elementary Visit- Houston, TX
10/21 Roderick Paige Elementary School Visit – Houston, TX
10/22 Browning Elementary School Visit – Houston, TX
10/23 Shearn Elementary School Visit – Houston, TX
10/23 Richey Elementary School Visit- Pasadena, TX
10/24 Canyon Pointe Elementary School Visit – Houston, TX
10/24 Birkes Elementary School Visit – Houston, TX
10/25 Book Signing at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton – Houston, TX
10/31 Giddens's Elementary School Visit- Leander, TX
11/7 Memorial Elementary School Visit- Dallas, TX
11/8 Barnes and Noble Signing – Dallas, TX
11/10 Briscoe Elementary School Visit- Houston, TX
11/20 Cook Signing at Jim Plain Elementary Literary Night – Austin, TX
11/21 Cooper Elementary School Visit- Georgetown, TX
12/1 Coop Elementary School Visit- Houston, TX
12/5 Garcia Elementary School Visit- Houston, TX
12/5 Roderick Paige Elementary School Visit – Houston, TX

12/6 Book Signing at Mayde Creek High School, Cypress, TX
12/8 Alief Learning Center School Visit- Houston, TX
12/9 South Houston Elementary School Visit – Houston, TX
12/11 Scroggins Elementary School Visit- Houston, TX
12/11 J.D. Parks Elementary School Visit- Houston, TX
12/12 Bruce Elementary School Visit – Houston, TX
12/16 Armstrong Elementary School Visit- Dallas, TX


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