Author M.M. Shelley

I would like to welcome Author Lindsay Paige to my blog today. She is a wonderful author who is a voice for her generation. Are you a teen? Do you love to write? Do you struggle with handling school, a social life, and writing? Today, I'm going to share how I deal with the things I mentioned above. I probably shouldn't say this, but writing comes first for me. If I have to choose between going out with friends or turning in a project on time and writing because the light bulb just went off, I'm going to choose writing. Each and every time. However, especially with my anxiety, I need to balance my life. I do make time for friends, me-time, school, and other hobbies. I have to. If I don't, then I end up being one stressed, on-the--edge-of-a-panic-attack person. My life is a balancing act. I have to balance my emotions to ensure that I don't over think, over analyze, or get too emotional. I have to balance my work and school and writing. I hav...

Mishap & Retribution is just about ready! I took a little longer working on this story because I wanted to make sure that I did it justice. My editor Kim Azmi and I are going through the proof reading stage, I wanted to have this ready before I leave for Boston, MA this Sunday but it doesn't look like that will be possible. I will be sure to add the first chapter some time this week as a preview! At the Dawn of Time a curse against Man was made and only Death will satisfy it.   The year is 2045 and twins Grasiella and Tatiana who are Cinerian, Fae and Human must choose a side and may find themselves on different sides of an ancient war. With Tatiana trapped in the Fae realm and learning what life has been like, she has found herself bonding with the Fae. Grasiella seeking the whereabouts of her twin has come to a crossroads of her own.   Separated and neither knowing the fate of the other, each make their way to an uncertai...

A show that I'm sure to watch every week is Who Do You Think You Are? Its about tracing your family roots and finding out where you come from. PBS also has Finding your Roots which is really rich in history and detail. So after watching these shows I decided to trace my grandmothers side because there is a lot of mystery surrounding that side of the family. There were stories that my great grandmother was French Basque and that she and her sister were left in America with an adoptive family while the rest of the family returned home to France. Turned out that wasn't so at all, my great grandmother was born in 1901 in a mining town in Arizona and her mother, Soledad Abencerraje was Mexican- not French at all. When I was deciding on the surname for twins Grasiella and Tatiana for my book Mishap & Mayhem, I chose the name Najera for many reasons, first it belonged to one of my grandparents and I liked that the name was different and unique. As  I started workin...

As some of you may know I have studied Tai Shing Pek Kwar for almost six years, and on occasion I will post videos of Grandmaster Jim Muse Furtado on my blog and talk about various forms and weapons. Well, Grandmaster Jim Muse Furtado has recently written a book! Meditations and Inspirations: A Daily Philosophical Guide Come along on a Journey to find yourself; follow the path to open your consciousness and reach a higher level of being. Discover your inner light and new possibilities, along with new beginnings. Grandmaster Jim Muse Furtado has spent decades of his life connecting to the spirituality within marital arts. He began his journey in 1973: while studying in Baltimore, Maryland, he received instruction in the Kang Duk Won Kwon Bop form of Kung Fu, a style practiced in Korea, and has since trained with and studied under one of the most skilled Kung Fu masters; Paulie Zink. He has studied and mastered the arts of Tai Shing Pek Kwar Northern Monkey Kung Fu, Taoist Yoga, ...

Today is the launch of Read2Reviews 100 years remembrance of Titanic. Throughout the month there will be different articles, short stories and reviews. Please be sure to stop by to see what is going on. Author Ami Blackwelder is the first one to start off the month long tribute with her guest post! Schedule of posts: April 6th – For the love of Titanic! by Ami Blackwelder April 10th – The Titanic and Halifax & Titanic Events in Atlantic Canada by A.F. Stewart April 13th – Sinking Fangs by Bitten Twice April 17th – Review of Titanic 2012 (Bill Walker) by Read2Review’s Kate April 20th – Haunted Souls by M.M. Shelley April 24th – When Hearts Don’t Go On by Monhana Rajakumar April 27th – 100 years is a long time to be on a ship by Ron Rutler

Titanic's 100 year anniversary is coming up and I am contributing a short story to a collection of work that Read 2 Review has put together. Here is a preview of my short story titled Haunted Souls ... Chapter One April 10th 1912 Southampton England           As I looked across the vast expanse of the ocean I waited for what was coming. After all, it was the reason I was sent here. Not that I had a choice in the matter, it was not a task I would have chosen, it was not the life I would have chosen, no, I was born into it much like a prince is born to inherit a crown, it is my destiny. Destiny is a word I’ve always hated.   Turning away I gave one last look at those who were waving goodbye to their loved ones with eager merriment. The excitement of the passengers around me electrified the air and for a moment I lost myself in it. These were the moments that I appreciated the most; the moments when I could feel human, feel ...

I spent some time at Point Fermin Lighthouse in San Pedro, CA built in 1874. Point Fermin is surrounded by trees that look like they belong in a storybook they are massive with huge roots protruding from the ground. If you enjoy hiking there are some nice trails although they seem pretty steep to me. I was also surprised to see some people fishing out on the huge rocks at the bottom of the cliffs. There are some amazing views of Catalina Island that are seen from the lighthouse, I must say the island looks so close almost as if you could swim there if you wanted. This weekend I'm planing on heading out to San Bernardino into the city of Guasti, from what I'm told its nearly non-existent all that is left is the old post office and a winery. I just might partake in some wine tasting. Point Fermin Lighthouse Historic Site and Museum: 807 Paseo Del Mar San Pedro, CA 90731 (310) 241-0684