Belinda’s Hugs
“This book is wonderful and I believe is perfect for young children entering a blended family. Family is family no matter what! ” -Mackenzie Shea (Seventeen year old reader)

“This is something I needed growing up. My parents fought all the time through their divorce.”
-A seventy year old reader


Read This One
“I loved this book!!! The author used her grandchildren as the characters. Illustrations were fantastic, colorful and eye catching! At the end of each story (there are four in the book), the author has questions for discussions. As a retired Kindergarten teacher I highly recommend the book!! – Amazon Customer

“I really enjoyed this book. It will be amazing for young children and adults as well, a great teaching book. The subjects and the illustrations speak to the extreme talent of the author? – Amazon Customer


Moments With Melinda
“Moments With Melinda was a very entertaining and thought provoking read. Her stories will bring back family memories. You will re-examine yourself and faith with these stories.” Ruth Cerio

“It was such a joy reading this book about your life’s journey and your love for family and God. This book reminds me that one of life’s greatest lessons come from the simplest of things, weather in childhood or as an adult. My only regret is that I was not able to share a fresh cup of coffee with you at your kitchen table.”


The Women From Mockingbird Hill
“Very good book. Well written and captivating. It’s hard to put down once you get started.“
-Mike L. Hill Certified History Teacher

“Melinda writes a beautiful story of strong women from pre-civil war to Vietnam. Each woman faced extremes of adversities and triumphs.The powerful imagery fosters a strong emotional connection with the characters.”
-Mary Crouch Avid Historical Fiction Reader

“A powerful story, simply told, it leads the reader on to want to know more, to see what happens next. The historical evolution of American race relations and gender relations is ably described through the eyes and experience of a unique family of strong women and the self-assured men who supported their drive to succeed and triumph through decades of adversity.

An English expression said to be a Chinese curse says, “May you live in interesting times”. This certainly fits the milieu in which the Women From Mockingbird Hill found themselves, being a long era of American History fraught with danger and challenge and slow social change. It was spellbinding to see how each of the women responded to the challenge and contributed to America’s social progress, even those who paid with their lives.

Readers should be prepared to succumb to “can’t put it down” syndrome, wondering what comes next as one finishes each life-segment.

I recommend this book to all those who would address racial and gender progress without prejudice nor resentment; and I commend the author for achieving this.”
-Joseph Sanders