SHIRLEY MELIS ~ APPEARANCES

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RECENT APPEARANCES

                                Memoir Writing Workshop   
​: Shirley's Memoir Workshop Materials
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Radio Guest on 'Dare to be Authentic' hosted by Mari Mitchell
September 19, 2019
Shirley joins Mari Mitchell on her radio show to discuss how life is more than just what happens to you.
Interview on Be a Force Podcast with Melissa Lopez
September 10, 2019
Melissa Lopez interviews Shirley for her 'Be a Force' podcast.

Interview with Traci HalesVass
May 29, 2019
Shirley talks about her memoir and loving a man for two short years.

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​IKSJE 90.9FM Farmington, NM

2018 Author Festival

Saturday, November 3
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. (free admission that day)
Albuquerque Museum, 2000 Mountain Road NW, Albuqerque, NM 87104.
I will  be among fifty New Mexico writers selling and signing books. 

Reading and Conversation with Shirley
Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at 3 P.M. MST
Eldorado Book Circle at The Coffee Wheel. Terra Nova Books publisher is beginning a monthly book-reading series at The Coffee Wheel.
The Coffee Wheel in La Tienda, Eldorado (Santa Fe, NM)

Interview on About Sex Podcast with Angela Skurtu
Thursday, April 19
Angela Skurtu is a licensed marriage and family therapist and an AASECT certified sex therapist.

Meet the Authors @ Op.cit. Books
in Santa Fe, NM
Saturday, March 17, 12-2 P.M. MST
Shirley will be participating with author Maxine D avenport, Director of Home-Grown Authors at the Santa Fe Farmer's Market. Op.cit. Books is located in the DeVargas Center at 564 N Guadalupe, Santa Fe, NM.
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Book Signing @ Village Books
in Bellingham, WA

Sunday, February 18, 4 P.M. PST
Village Books is located at1200 11th St, Bellingham, WA.

Book Signing @ Third Place Books
in Seattle, WA

Monday, February 19, 7 P.M. PST
Third Place Books is located at 17171 Bothell Way NE, #A101, Lake Forest Park, WA.

Reading @ The Barnacle in Miami, FL

Tuesday, January 16, 2018
The Barnacle Historic State Park in the Coconut Grove neighborhood of Miami, Florida. Reading after dinner for Vassar classmate reunion.

Interview on "Shrink Rapt"

Tuesday, August 22
Dr. Judy Cook goes deep into the messages and the difficult questions surrounding Shirley's personal story as told in "Banged-Up Heart: Dancing with Love and Loss."

Editorial Review: San Francisco Book Review

Tuesday, August 15
"Banged-Up Heart" garners a five star review from San Francisco book review.
"The themes of love and loss are considered universal for a reason, and this book faces both of them with honesty and courage." Read full review.

Interview on "From My Mama's Kitchen"

Tuesday, August 15
Shirley chats with Johnny Tan about her life in message in "Banged-Up Heart."

Interview on "In Her Voice" Transformation Through Grief

Tuesday, July 25
Shirley talks to Kelly Covert about a variety of topics, including the concept of “unpacking” our feelings and emotions around a circumstance; how writing takes us to a deeper understanding of who we are; Depth Journaling by Barclay Braden , Writing Down The Bones by Natalie Goldberg; the difference between getting over grief and going through grief; how to find gratitude in your grief, and how to learn what it is offering to teach us. “There's a connection that seems to unlock the consciousness when pen is in hand." - Shirley Melis

Book Signing @ The Book Stall
in Winnetka, IL

Saturday, July 8, 3 P.M. CST
The Book Stall is located at 811 Elm St.

Interview on Self Publishing Review

 Thursday, Jun 22, 2017, www.selfpublishingreview.com
Shirley shares her journey as a writer, how she schedules time for writing, what her plans are for the future, and more. Self Publishing Review shares book reviews and author interviews for small publishing house and self-published authors. Read Interview.

Writing Your Memoir Conference
in Albuquerque, NM

Saturday, Jun 17, 2017, 11:30-12:30 PM MST
SouthWest Writers is holding a one-day conference for anyone who wants to bring their memories to life for the generations to come. In this presentation Shirley will share her memoir writing experience, highlighting how she transformed her first draft into a great read. New Life Presbyterian Conference Room, 5540 Eubank NE, Albuquerque, NM. For details and registration visit www.southwestwriters.com.

Editorial Review: Self Publishing Review

Wednesday, June 7, 2017, www.selfpublishing.com
Barbara Scott of Self Publishing Review gave Banged-Up Heart 4.5 stars. "Demonstrating her mastery of the writer’s craft, Melis delves deep into her own tormented psyche to unveil her memories of the double tragedies she has endured. The memoir is peppered with lively conversation and the wry observations of a worldly-wise intellectual. Banged-Up Heart is a harrowing read at times, but ultimately illuminating and inspiring, and it has a powerful message about love and second chances for any reader." Read full review.

Editorial Review: Kirkus Reviews

Tuesday, May 30, 2017, www.kirkusreviews.com
Banged-Up Heart garnered a positive review from one of the industry's most critical and respected book reviewers, claiming "Melis' stirring story is beautifully told, both philosophically reflective and emotionally poignant.  Her account is also remarkably candid.  Despite the heartbreaking losses she endured, she manages to produce a life-affirming memoir detailing personal triumph." Read full review.

Book Signing @ Vista Grande Public Library
in Santa Fe, NM

Thursday, May 25, 2017, 5 P.M. MST
The Vista Grande Public Library is located at 14 Avenida Torreon in Eldorado.

Interview with Richard Eeds on The Voice of Santa Fe 101.5 FM

 Thursday, May 25, 2017, 9:30 A.M. MST Santa Fe, NM
Shirley talks about her book "Banged-Up Heart" with Richard Eeds on The Voice of Santa Fe 101.5 FM. Click image below for interview.

Private Book Signing
in Manhattan, Upper West Side

Tuesday, May 16, 2017, 6:30 P.M. EST

Book Signing @ Scrawl Books
in Reston, Virginia

Monday, May 15, 2017, 6 P.M. EST
Shirley takes her book back to the source. Shirley was a long time resident of Reston, VA, which plays a prominent part in her memoir. Scrawl Books is located at 11862 Market St. Reston Town Center.

Podcast Interview with Dianna Bellerose

Saturday, March 25, 2017, Los Angeles, CA
Shirley talks about her book "Banged-Up Heart" with Dianna Bellerose, fellow author and host of "Empowering and Inspiring Women Globally."
The interview begins at minute 4:10.

Editorial Review: Midwest Book Review

Thursday, March 2, 2017, http://www.midwestbookreview.com
Exceptionally well written, impressively candid, and ultimately inspiring, "Banged-Up Heart: Dancing With Love and Loss" by Shirley Melis presents an intimate and clear-eyed account of finding love late and losing it early -- as well as the strength it takes to fall madly in love a second time, be forced to relinquish that love too soon, and yet choose to love again. A truly extraordinary memoir, "Banged-Up Heart" is unreservedly recommended for personal reading lists and community library Contemporary American Biography collections.

Reading and Signing at Bookworks

Tuesday, February 28, 2017, Albuquerque, NM

Review on the Memoir Writer's Journey

Friday, February 24, 2017, www.krpooler.com
Memoir author Kathy Pooler reviews "Banged-Up Heart." "For those who are engulfed in their own sea of grief, this memoir will offer hope that it is possible to move on. For others, as myself, it offered me a chance to reflect on how I will face my own grief should I lose the love of my life. At the end of the book, she offers a series of questions to further explore her theme which makes it an excellent guide for a book club discussion."

Interview with Memoirist and Trauma Expert Linda Appleman Shapiro

Thursday, February 23, 2017, www.applemanshapiro.com
Linda asks Shirley to delve deep asking her questions about her role in her first two marriages and writing about the intimate moments with John in "Banged-Up Heart."

Review by David W. Berner

Monday, February 20, 2017, http://davidwberner.blogspot.com
Writer and journalist David W. Berner review. "Banged-Up Heart works as a memoir not because of its unique story but because—in so many ways—it is universal. It is the story of all of us."

Review by Avid Reader and Influential Blogger Crystal Otto

Monday, February 20, 2017, www.bringonlemons.blogspot.com
Crystal Otto claims that "Banged-Up Heart" is a great memoir that reads like a novel, good enough even for the "non-memoir-loving reader". The only difference being you pretty much know the outcome before you crack the spine of the book. So what makes you want to read the book? Find out why avid fiction reader, Crystal Otto, recommends it with 5 stars. "It's a book you'll devour and will stick in your heart long after you've finished the final page."

Review by Memoir Coach and Author Jerry Waxler

Thursday, February 16, 2017, www.memorywritersnetwork.com
Memoir expert, Jerry Waxler, reviews and analyzes "Banged-Up Heart." In Jerry's words: "By ending the book the way she did — not with feelings of loss, but with admiration and love for her husband — the intent of Melis’ book instantly flipped. This was not the journey of sorrow and recovery, which I had expected, but a book about courage, respect, mutual support, and how two loving people can create life in each other’s eyes."

Interview with Madeline Sharples

Thursday, February 16, 2017, www.madelinesharples.com
Madeline had questions for Shirley after reading her book. Find out what were the three most difficult things about writing "Banged-Up Heart" and more.

Interview with Lisa Haselton

Tuesday, February 14, 2017, http://lisahaseltonsreviewsandinterviews.blogspot.com/
Lisa Haselton asks Shirley about her inspirations for her book, her quirks and interests as a writer, and what may be in store for her in the future.

Book Launch and Interview on The Muffin "Women on Writing"

Monday, February 13, 2017, http://muffin.wow-womenonwriting.com
Shirley answers questions from Crystal Otto at The Muffin "Women on Writing." Shirley was also featured on various blogs during this online tour.

Reading and Signing at Collected Works Bookstore

Saturday, February 4, 2017, Santa Fe, NM

Interview on Good Day New Mexico

Monday, January, 30, 2017, Albuquerque, NM
Casey Messer interviews Shirley Melis for KOB 4.

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