Tag: Integrity

• Dear Indie | Writing Male Characters Part 1: Why I Love It

  Hi Indies! My next stop for covering character development articles is a lot less popular than writing female characters. I think this boils down to two reasons: 1) Not all authors write from the male character’s point of view, and 2) Surprisingly, most female authors are better at writing male POVs than female POVs. Go […]

  A.C. Melody

  August 26, 2019

  Writing

  Bad Stereotypes for Men in Romance Genres, Best Aspects of Writing Male POVs, Brotherhood, Careers, Insight, Integrity, Male Friends, Sex, Violence/Aggression, Writing Male Characters/Heroes

• To The Strongest Woman I Know

  Mom, Have I ever told you what a remarkable person you are? I should have said it long before now. You should know how unique and outstanding you truly are. I want you to set aside everything that brings you doubt, and listen to what I have to say. I love you and though you […]

  A.C. Melody

  August 19, 2017

  Life

  A Daughter’s Gratitude, A Letter to My Mom, A Mother’s Influence, A.C. Melody, Author Jean M. Cogdell, Chicago, Civil Rights Movement, Compassion, Courage, Humanity, Inspiration, Integrity, Intolerance and Bigotry, Leading By Example, Moral Compass, Never Backing Down, Nurturing Tolerance, Planting Seeds for Future Generations, Race Riots, Right and Wrong, Standing Strong, Strength, Strongest Woman I Know, The Human Race, Tolerance

• So, I’m Being a Snob

  I do feel that I’m being a little naggy, but where do you – as a blogger, reader, writer, reviewer – draw the line?  I like supporting other authors, whether they’re represented, Indie or both.  There are just some things that I cannot bring myself to post.  Does that make me a snob?  I’m sure […]

  A.C. Melody

  March 18, 2016

  Writing

  A.C. Melody, Blurbs, Editing, Grammar/Spelling, Integrity, Readers, Snobby, Teasers, Things I Won’t Post, Triggers, Writers, Yes I’ve Purposely Left Certain Tags Off This List

• Expression IS Art. Period.

  Just yesterday I confessed to some of the ways I like to express myself, but the art of writing will always be my first and favorite form of expression.  Who doesn’t see their moods reflected in their craft?  Whether it’s a poem, a short story or even just a quirky quote, one’s feelings come through […]

  A.C. Melody

  April 5, 2014

  Uncategorized

  Creative Expression, Daily Prompt, Hipocrisy, Humanity, Humility, Integrity, Manifestation of Intent, Moods, Poetry, Writing, Writing Styles