For those of you that are familiar with my work (first off thanks for reading), you know how important music is to my creative process. And as always I’ve curated a playlist that is perfect to listen to while reading my latest book ‘Gone’ the continuation of a truly fucked up love story with as… Read More Songs to search for your lover
Get excited for the release of ‘Everyone Dies: Collected Works of a Morbid Author’ with this playlist which inspired the 21 tales. … Read More Music to die to
I love music. Well maybe love isn’t strong enough a word, because it has been instrumental (pun intended) in my personal writing process. So to all the musicians out there-thank you. Below are the specific songs that were integral to the writing of my romantic thriller ‘Unseen’; which introduces you to Samantha Locke, a volitive… Read More A Thrilling Playlist for ‘Unseen’
I’ve always loved a fast paced thriller, so back in 2015 I figured I’d write one that included everything that I wanted to read in a book. Ater months upon months of typing at the keyboard, the trials of publication, and finally starting my own company and self-publishing I’m happy to announce that ‘Unseen’ the… Read More Find out what’s ‘Unseen’
After a ton of hard work (not only by me and Chantell Renee but 4 other indie authors) the newest anthology from the Hair Raising Tales series, and the first collection from Mad Girl’s publishing is now available for pre-order! ‘Hair Raising Tales of Villainous Confessions’ is out NOW and is perfect for the reader… Read More A sneak peak of ‘Hair Raising Tales of Villainous Confessions’
One mothers life after the loss of her son. Read the heartfelt short story ‘Reunion’ by award winning author Melissa Algood.… Read More ‘Reunion’ by Melissa Algood
This story is one of the few that is actually inspired by a real person, and thus I hold it very dear. You can read this story along with a few never before seen stories like Last Look, Circus Freak, After The Fire, and a post apocalyptic flash fiction piece Underground Railroad in the upcoming collection… Read More ‘The Trail’-a short story by Melissa Algood
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
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
The fast paced short story that inspired the full length romantic thriller ‘Blood On The Potomac’ out in 2020 from Mad Girl’s Publishing.… Read More Blood on the Potomac- a short story by Melissa Diane Algood
Melissa Algood- Author/ Poet 