About Me
- About Me: I'm commercial writer/editor with more than 15 years experience in the areas of broadcast/print journalism, marketing communications, creative and technical writing. Before penning my urban fantasy, "Sleeping With A D-Man" I held several positions in Finance, Trade Book publishing, Nonprofit and Media. However, it was in my position as a News Anchor/Reporter, covering civic, political and consumer activity for both CBS Network affiliate, WTRF-TV and Clear Channel radio station, WWVA in the Ohio Valley did I learn the fine-art of storytelling. I'm a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA), Essentially Woman, an on-line writing group of talented women of African Descent, and The League of Black Women. I'm a former member of National Association of Black Journalists. I own The Leadstory, a Media communications firm specializing in Public Affairs.
More About Me
- Nicknames: Mel
- Nationality: American
- Religion: None. I'm a follower of Jesus Christ's teachings
- Heroes: Anyone following their dreams and making it work for them
- Interests: Investigating, Researching, Writing, Story telling.
- Expertise: Media Communications incl. Broadcast/Print Journalism, Marketing Communications, Public Affairs.
- Occupation: Consulting
- Industry: Media
- Website: www.melhopkins.com
Chatboard (13)
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Hey Mel, my friend I let read the book, the one who was blown away by it- his xanga is http://www.xanga.com/Ultimate_Hulk Please stop by. -
Hello Thanks a ton for accepting my friends request. Welcome aboard Virendra -
Did you hire a copy editor for your book before you published it? -
I am looking forward to getting to know you on Xanga, Judi -
Thanks for being my friend and accepting my friend invitation. Judi -
Brent, I hired BBDesigns to convert my word to PDF. Gregory Banks is a lulu provider and is awesome at navigating the format and conversion thingy. I formatted myself because there was a certain look I was going for, but if you want a format like traditional trade paperback etc...i would go to G -
Lulu question. When you upload to Lulu, did you upload in pdf or word. (I'm asking b/c I'm wondering about how the page numbers will appear. I'm going to investigate Lulu right now). -
Jerjonji, you are right it can just be. :-) But tell me something does this chat session show up on everyone else's page who post? I need a tutorial :-( -
I may have no memories according to Xanga, but at least I have friends :-)... -
does it have to Do something? can't it just BE? :)


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