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Accessing my local library from anywhere in the world

by Melinda J. Irvine22 January 201925 February 20192 Comments

How wonderful to live in a period of time where you can be anywhere in the world and still use your local library. Even better when you spend 10-11 months of the year abroad with a 10  year old boy…

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Book Review: ‘Cold As Ice’ by Lee Weeks

by Melinda J. Irvine28 December 201825 February 2019

Cold as Ice by Lee Weeks My rating: 3 of 5 stars A few weeks ago Simon and Schuster featured Lee Week’s British ‘DC Ebony Willis’ crime series in one of their newsletters. The first book was free, and books…

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Book Review: Dead of Winter by Lee Weeks

by Melinda J. Irvine2 December 201825 February 20191 Comment

Dead of Winter by Lee Weeks My rating: 3 of 5 stars This book was promoted for free on Kindle and Apple Books in this week's eNewsletter by Simon & Schuster (26.NOV.2018). It's the first in a crime thriller series…

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a separation by Katie Kitamura

Book Review: A Separation by Katie Kitamura

by Melinda J. Irvine15 November 201825 February 2019

A Separation by Katie Kitamura My rating: 4 of 5 stars First, if you are expecting a page-turning psychological thriller (as I was) don't buy this book. 'A Separation' is certainly unsettling and makes you feel awkward (and at times…

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To engage fully in the work of art, all you really need are the skills you already have. ERIC BOOTH.

About Mel.

Melinda J. Irvine is an Australian writer, designer, and musician living between the Philippines and Australia. Mel is adopted mum to Jerry, a Filipino boy she met while volunteering after Typhoon Yolanda. All the money she earns as a professional writer is used to support Jerry’s recovery — plus help other marginalised kids see their own potential

neXtDRAFT zine # 68.

neXtDRAFT 68. February 2020

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When I'm not writing, designing or playing music, I'm actively building an online learning centre for the kids of Botongon (Philippines). If you'd like to help out, please make a donation via PAYPAL. You'll get a proper tax receipt and regular project updates. More info.
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