Melissa Maygrove

I've been on hiatus for quite some time, and I'm feeling the bite. Social media is a beast that dies if you don't feed it. The same goes for author fame and book royalties. Nearly three years ago, I transferred hospitals and went from part-time to full-time. Then a little over a year ago, a radical change in my personal life thrust me into the role of single mother to three teens. I've managed, but it has all but extinguished my writing career. It also lowered my search engine status and the number of visitors to my blog when I do post. And my book royalties have taken a big hit. I realize not publishing a novel in almost four years has been a significant factor, but the lack of blogging and tweeting hasn't helped. My spirit is also lagging. I love writing, and I miss it terribly. Worst of all, I feel like I've let my readers down. I have all these ideas for stories but no time to research and write them. I know that will eventually change, but will my...

I'm peeking out of my hiatus hidey hole once more to help a friend. Author C Lee McKenzie lost her husband just days after her latest book release. Lee is a talented author and a lovely human being. Please help us spread the word for her. SOME VERY MESSY MEDIEVAL MAGIC By C. Lee McKenzie Pete’s stuck in medieval England! Pete and his friend Weasel thought they’d closed the Time Lock. But a young page from medieval times, Peter of Bramwell, goes missing. His absence during a critical moment will forever alter history unless he’s found. There’s only one solution - fledgling wizard Pete must take the page’s place. Accompanied by Weasel and Fanon, Pete’s alligator familiar, they travel to 1173 England. But what if the page remains lost - will Pete know what to do when the critical moment arrives? Toss in a grumpy Fanon, the duke’s curious niece, a talking horse, and the Circle of Stones and Pete realizes he’s in over his young wizard head yet agai...

I've come out of hiding to help announce the release of the IWSG anthology, Tick Tock: A Stitch in Crime.  What a great theme! A big congratulations to IWSG and the contributing authors! ### Thanks for hosting the Tick Tock Mystery writers , Melissa! We’re all very excited about the upcoming release of the Insecure Writer’s Support Group anthology. When we answered the call for the mystery / crime / thriller genre submissions, the stipulation was that the story had to revolve around a clock, or be time sensitive or something related to a time theme. What is time? According to Wikipedia, “Time is the indefinite continued progression of existence and events that occur in apparently irreversible succession from the past through the present to the future.” In the Tick Tock: A Stitch in Crime anthology, we have this definition covered at all different angles. Check it out! A Stitch in Crime. A play on the old saying, a stitch in time saves nine. Meaning ...

Hello, friends. Long time, no see. I've missed all you cyber-buddies more than you know. I'm taking a break from my (crappy-life-imposed) hiatus to tell you about the upcoming nuptials of good friend, and a unique promo opportunity. Most of you know by now that my alter ego is a NICU nurse. One of my co-workers--an awesome young lady whose bubbly personality makes me smile every time I see her--is getting married in May. She and her husband-to-be are planning a special theme, and they need our help. Shyrleen and Chris both love to read, so Shyrleen decided to incorporate books into the table decorations at her wedding reception. Not only that--these books will become gifts for her guests when they leave! Neat, huh?! That's where we come in. Shyrleen has been gathering books from friends and secondhand stores, but she needs more. When I heard about her plans, I offered to donate some copies and spread the word. I get to help a good friend, promote reading, and ...

We made it! FULL DARK is now available! Cover designed & donated by  Dark City Designs .  Thank you, Harper L. Jameson!  What happens in the dark will come to light. Full Dark is a collection of eleven short works with impressive depth and range. Twisted tales of ghosts, villains, and the paranormal await you—mystery, heinous fantasy, and pure suspense. Acclaimed and award-winning authors as well as a few talented newcomers have joined forces to be your guide. Venture into the dark if you dare. Just A Matter Of Time by Loni Townsend Forerunner by David Powers King Taking Care Of You by Carrie Butler The Apartment by Lisa Buie-Collard The Caricature by Nick Wilford Shifting Sands by Elizabeth Seckman Shadows Falling On Rainbows by Celeste Holloway Meringue, Murder or Marzipan by Tonja Drecker Haunted Lake by Michelle Athy Soul Coin by Laura Rich Retribution by Melissa Maygrove *** FULL DARK is a benefit anthology. 1...

This is the last  FULL DARK teaser, my baby. Enjoy! Retribution by Melissa Maygrove Paranormal Flash Fiction Native Texan Melissa Maygrove is a mother, nurse, freelance editor, and author.  She normally writes romance, but she busted through the genre boundary and crossed over to the dark side for this project. You can find her and her books at www.melissamaygrove.com ### FULL DARK  releases TOMORROW, October 30th and benefits the Gary Sinise Foundation, an organization that does many wonderful things for veterans and first responders. Like us on  Goodreads  and tell your friends about the book. You can follow us on Twitter using the hashtag #FullDark11. Thanks for visiting!

We're almost done. Just a few more stories to go. For those who like ghosts with a historical element... Haunted Lake by Michelle Athy Paranormal Short Story Kimiko escapes hectic Boston with her boyfriend to a peaceful, waterside retreat in New Hampshire. A chilling brush with the past soon shows Kimiko and Chris why it’s called Haunted Lake. Michelle Athy is a native New Yorker, costume drama addict, and history nerd. She's often found reading. You can find her on her blog, The Sunflower's Scribbles. www.michelleathy.com ### And witches and demons... Soul Coin by Laura Rich Paranormal YA Indira Valaithan is a fifteen-year-old martial artist whose biggest problem is beating the new kid in the annual tournament. When a series of murders involving a rare coin—just like the one she was found with when she was orphaned as a child—take her on a nighttime hunt through Kerala for answers, she only finds more questions and ...