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Edie Melson

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in Fort Worth, Texas, The United States

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Nonfiction, Fantasy, Science Fiction

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J.R. Tolkein, C.S. Lewis, Jules Verne, Isaac Asimov

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Edie Melson is a woman of faith with ink-stained fingers who has been known to announce that she's creative out of self-defense. With an artist-mother and musician-turned-photographer-father, she'd have been a disgrace if she hadn’t been true to her own brand of creativity. She’s a writer who feels lost without her camera and a reluctant speaker who loves to encourage an audience. And she embraces the ultimate contradiction of being an organized creative.

As an instructor, she’s encouraged and challenged audiences across the country and around the world. Her numerous books, including the award-winning Soul Care series, reflect her passion to help others develop the strength of their God-given gifts and apply them to their lives. She lives ...more

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Why Writers Should Stretch: Simple Ways to Reduce Pain and Stay Healthy at Your Desk

From Edie: Sitting for hours can take a toll on writers’ bodies. Learn why writers should stretch and discover simple ways to reduce pain and stay healthy at your desk.

Why Writers Should Stretch: Simple Ways to Reduce Pain and Stay Healthy at Your Deskby Sally Cressman @SCressman
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	Maiden of Iron 3.96 avg rating — 56 ratings — published 2018 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	While My Soldier Serves: Prayers for Those with Loved Ones in the Military 4.67 avg rating — 42 ratings — published 2015 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Soul Care When You're Grieving 4.97 avg rating — 29 ratings — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Social Media for Today's Writer by Edie Melson (Goodreads Author), DiAnn Mills (Goodreads Author) 4.81 avg rating — 26 ratings — published 2020 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Social Media Marketing for Writers: How To Blog, Tweet, & Peep Your Way Onto Amazon's Best Seller's List (Facebook, Twitter & Social Media Marketing Book 1) 3.76 avg rating — 33 ratings — published 2011 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Connections 4.72 avg rating — 25 ratings — published 2013 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Soul Care When You're Weary (Embracing God, Exploring Creativity Book 1) 4.83 avg rating — 23 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Soul Care for Writers 4.82 avg rating — 22 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Alone 4.27 avg rating — 22 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Fighting Fear: Winning the War at Home When Your Soldier Leaves for Battle 4.63 avg rating — 19 ratings — published 2011 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Through Water and Stone

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