Becoming Auma 

Book Tour News and Photo Album 

Upcoming Events

September 7, 2008 - Taping of t.v. show Book Swap Cafe

As Melinda's book tour winds down for the summer, she would like to personally thank all of you who have shared this journey with her!  

If you are affiliated with a bookstore, library, book group or women's club and would like to arrange a book signing or discussion group for the fall, please email Melinda at auma@metrocast.net!

I look forward to hearing from you!

Book Tour Photo Album

The Maine Writers & Publishers Alliance along with the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens hosted the fourth annual Books & Blooms in Boothbay, Maine!  What a wonderful time was had by all!  Thanks to the people at MWPA for organizing this event and continuing their work in promoting Maine authors!   July 08' 

Books. . .

And blooms. . .

Book Expo America 2008 - Los Angeles, California

Being a part of BEA was a wonderful experience!  Special thanks to the people at BookSurge for making it possible and to all those people who expressed an interest in Becoming Auma!  May 08'

Feeling like a celebrity. . .

 

Laughing with new friends from Ye Merry Bookworms Book Club of Sanford, ME and The Culture Club of Portsmouth, NH!  June 08'

The Second Annual Maine Festival of the Book was a wonderful opportunity to celebrate literacy!  May 08'

Many authors gathered to sign their books and speak about their work!

Special thanks to our Governor's wife Karen Baldacci for her commitment to promoting literacy in our state and to Maine Reads for organizing this wonderful event!  It was an honor to be included in this year's festival.

Enjoying a special evening discussing Becoming Auma with The Book Worms book group in Kennebunk, Maine.  May 08'

Sharing a lively book discussion with the Friends of Oxford Library in Oxford, CT!  April 08'

Making many new friends in Oxford!  Special thanks to the Friends of Oxford Library and the Mom's Network of Oxford for hosting this event!  April 08'

Enjoying new found friendships with the Mom's Network of Oxford!  We had such fun meeting you and appreciate your hospitality!  April 08'

Sharing stories of Auma with new friends at the Gorham Book Group!  Special thanks to Kim for a wonderful evening!  March 08'

Enjoying a wonderful evening of laughter and fun playing Bunko and making new friends with the Mothers Club of Chelmsford!  March 08'

Playing Bunko with friends at the Maine Children Cancer Program Benefit! Jan 08'

MCCP Benefit Co-ordinator Joanne Payeur and Me!  Jan. 08'

Signing books at STRIVE's holiday bazaar and book signing - Dec. 07'

Chesley Memorial Library, Northwood NH  Nov. 07'

Traveling south and visiting with new friends from the Mothers Club of Cumming, GA!  Feb. 08'

Sharing Becoming Auma with the women of the First Farragut United Methodist Church in Knoxville, TN!  Feb. 08'

Celebrating the release of Becoming Auma with my biggest fan Katie Bernier and my wonderful family!  Special thanks to Jeff and Mandy for a fabulous party and to all my friends and family who came out to surprise me that evening!  Nov. 07'