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Month: September 2015

First Chapter of ‘Everything That Counts’

CHAPTER 1 AUGUST 2004
 It was my eighteenth birthday, and I was going to die a virgin. Not because I was sick, or lived in a war torn country, or had to hunt for my food. But because I’m a geek. It didn’t matter if you called me a nerd, loser, bookworm, or dork. I… Read More First Chapter of ‘Everything That Counts’

September 30, 2015 melalgood1 Comment

A preview of ‘The Bakery Assistant’

-This is a selection from chapter four in my novel in process ‘The Bakery Assistant’ The sun had set, and the sky turned purple. The two-bedroom apartment was above a laundromat and bodega in the middle of Chinatown. Toasted Szechuan peppercorns, star anise, fennel, cloves, and cinnamon lingered in the air. The metal door in… Read More A preview of ‘The Bakery Assistant’

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‘Caroline Hearts Toby’- a gripping short story

This might be the most important stories I’ve ever written, and one that I believe everyone should read.  I don’t really know what to say about it other than I hope that you can see yourself through Caroline’s eyes, even if it’s only for a moment, and go out into the world with a new… Read More ‘Caroline Hearts Toby’- a gripping short story

September 11, 2015March 10, 2019 melalgoodLeave a comment

‘Hair Dying’ – award-winning short fiction

I’ve been working in the hair industry for a decade and although I’ve had the pleasure of making some amazing people feel beautiful there have been some trying times.  While this story isn’t based off of a particular guest-a hairstylist does feel under appreciated at least once in their career.  This story is for them,… Read More ‘Hair Dying’ – award-winning short fiction

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