Melinda J. Irvine

Using the power of writing to uplift, educate, and inspire. If you need something written, I can probably help.

Melinda J. Irvine is an Australian freelance writer, artist, and blogger. Living between the Philippines and her home country, Mel writes for a range of international clients, publishes eBooks and mixed media poetry, and blogs her experiences as a writing professional (and adopted mom) living at the intersection of two cultures.

This website is a personal narrative as well as a portfolio of Mel’s professional work. You can find information about her:

UPDATE: 24 May 2023. Hi friends. After three years of writer’s block, depression, and withdrawal from the world, I’m slowly upgrading my beloved website (as well as myself). I’m focusing once again on the things I love most — reiki and tai chi, haiku poetry, cats, embroidery, finding art in the everyday, storytelling, learning Ilonggo language and culture, teen parenting — and writing all about it. I’ll see you on the blog.

Latest Blogs

Making stories art. One of my great loves is finding short poems and stories in the birds, places, people, and wild things I encounter everyday. Try it yourself.

The One Tree

22 May 2023

Have you ever noticed in a forest, or even a small pocket of garden, there is always one tree that stands a bit taller.
Evening Stretch

21 May 2023

An evening stretch after 3 days of weakness and fatigue inspired this dark poem.
Traditional Weaving

6 May 2023

Little poem in tribute to the hablon weavers of Iloilo province, Philippines.