this one is for YOU . . . . ♥

so many of you have taken the time to read my work . . . i want to take a minute to thank each and every one of you who believed in me. . . not only did you believe in me but you believed in me when i didn’t believe in myself thank you thank you thank you for all your love and support. . this one is for you . . . . ♥

i hope this book helps you and inspires you to write more of your stories and letters and be the creative writer that you are •my amazing husband

phat gurl. i hope you continue to write no matter what you are going through. i think you are the best writer in the world except when you write about me. please continue to let the ink flow through you pen and write wonderful stories •love your phat boy

your letters are really good letters talking about life and different situations. they really show how someone can view things. and they can really help someone out with whatever they are going through especially if they are alone •my beautiful daughter esme

she is one of the greatest •my sister stephanie

so proud of you •my mom sally

your writing is very good keep writing and one day it will be in a book •my dad david

you’re going to go far with your writing. it empowers your readers truly! proud of you •love ana

melissa is a very talented writer. she has written many many inspirational n heartbreaking short stories that i urge people to read. they really are incredible works of written art. •tio rolando

…i admire you meli •yessy

why is it only you that seems to make me cry like a baby with your stories . . fuck. •lito

i read your stories years ago and they are ones i will never forget i was intrigued to a next level extent. never stop writing melissa  •eva

melissa you need to publish that sh!t •patty

ur so talented. u just capture ur audience with ur words…and in a short story u get ur point across flawlessly •rebecca

i absolutely love your stories i can relate to alot of them and really touches the heart i can’t wait to read your new ones !! •sara

i love that you give me encouragement. n hope n really give me the most amazing consejos •angelica

i’d like to share that i love u with all my heart! ur the best writer i know. i will always support u and believe in u always. kuz im ur biggest fan..and kuz ur my sunshine..my only sunshine.. ☼ •rebecca

but I loooovvvveeeee your writing •blanca

you are awesome and a very gifted writer. keep it up and may god bless you, love you much friend. •annie

i need one of your books i have a friend who likes to read and i want to give it to her •carlos

you’re so passionate about your writing… that’s priceless •pete

i love it. keep it up.. i believe you are going to go places no doubt •jacob

you are a very good writer sister. your writing is almost real to some people •ed dog

u just keep writing and making peoples’ day💛💛 •rebecca

omg you are a really good writer • danielito

wow you are a really good writer •dionicio

i always love what you write some hit close to home…. you got something big going for yourself with your writing someday you’ll see •sally i.

you are so amazing! talented…god bless you always & keep writing……such an inspiration… •maria b.

your writing still amazes me •chapo

i love your writing as it has helped me in my darkest moments •sara

i love them. . hits home on some •priscilla

your gifted ..and i love reading them ..thanks •joe q. (rest in peace)

i want you to know how you helped me when i worked with you i still believe god sent you as my angel to help me at that moment your stories helped me so much •sara

writing is your life….so its never just a notebook •pete

your writing has always helped me to move along in life and to always keep my head high because life happens and i thank you for that •nayeli c.

every time i read a piece of your work, it always captivates me •aaron

give it your all mija . . . . love your writings . . . . •tia rosie

very talented…thank you for telling your stories… •maria h.

love you amiga continue your dream…god will open great doors for you…god is amazing and he’ll open new doors that no one will be able to close.. •angelica

writing is the “pouring” of your heart, don’t ever waste a drop! •julio

meli is a very talented writer please take the time to read this one hit home for me “my little girl” •jose

you are one gifted soul meli. some hit very close to home. keep writing i’ll keep reading forsure. ♡ •mercedes

do you have one of your books i would love to give it as a gift •pete

keep writing cause you inspire me to keep writing!! •toni r.

i strongly believe in you mija. you go girl. love you soooooo much…. •tia rosie

wow great job melissa proud of you big sis. this is really heart touching without a doubt. i like how you also added the bible verse •jacob

i’m going to write one to i have lot on my mind and you inspire me to write •jose

i would like to tell u with your writing and u ..u have made a difference in my life i love u •kim

i dig your writings. they never cease to amaze me how deep some get no matter the length or simplicity of them. keep up the works. •lonnie s.

i enjoy it send me more i love reading them before bed or during my lunch at work!!! •hannah

“i’m excited to read the new letters!!! i’m gonna read them now!!” •hannah

please keep up your work it is developing in to some really good thing. •george a. (rest in peace)

you have always been such a creative writer! keep up the great work! •pastor daniel

the way you write is very unique and intriguing. thank you for your openness and creativity. i find all your posts very ‘deep’ and inviting. always making me think  •stephanie

one of the oldest sister’s is also a ‘writer’ too! she was one of my biggest inspirations to start writing and color outside the lines of the imagination. •marissa

this woman, i’m lucky to call a friend is going places with her art. •lonnie s.

you know how to capture the reader i love that •lonnie s.

keep writing because your words are worth reading •annie

by the way i read your art cause it’s worth reading at any time of day or night. there’s no set time or date or boredom that makes me read your work. i simply read them at any given moment for my own pleasure •lonnie s.

i enjoy what you offer. keep it up your definitely going somewhere with your art •lonnie s.

wow r all these your writings? looks like i could make some songs out of all this •paco

wow so remarkable sister i love your work. i bet your work touches the hearts of many. god bless you big sister you’re awsome •jacob

your stories are really touching and they almost make me cry •karen

i love your writing i’m going to share • leticia

your writing it has helped me in my darkest moments •sara

i read your writing. you do awesome. you do good work. keep it up. •juan

i like it you got a gift •vanessa

melissa you had me in tears well done you do a great job •ninfa

melissa, thank you for sharing your writing with me. it was an honor to read your thoughts you share with your readers. you have a true gift with words and detail. i can see your talent in your daughter’s writing as well. she is lucky to have such a talented mother. best of luck on your journey •n.gonzalez

your storytelling is very good. it’s easy to follow and it flows. •susan c.

i have enjoyed much of her passionate writing •alyssa r.

you’re such a good writer •jordyn

you have a special talent •carlos

you have a lot of talent and purpose. keep the faith and keep pressing on!! god bless you!! •bridget

would you mind if i printed these off to hang up. you always end with scripture. i like that •carlos

melissa has crazy good writing skills! i urge everyone to take some time to read many of her writings. your writing is amazing melissa! •tio rolando

my walls are going to be full of your stuff. i love your christian spirit. •carlos

that is so amazing !!! wow… you sure have a gift with your words. god bless you! thank you again, for sharing your gifted writing with me. i luv it •janeen

that is something the kids in my youth group needs to hear do you mind if i share your words with them? •jessie

thank you for being an inspiration to others •jessie

i’ve read a lot of your letters and i’ve loved every one of them so far. you definitely have a talent! •taylor

you are a good writer and i can tell why it made it all over the world.  you have a talent. •barbie

you have touched so many people. god is really working through you. •janeen

i love this! wow..so powerful! thank you for sharing this with us. this will resonate with me for a long time. god bless you •marc

wow!! i am speechless, thank you for sharing, i know it took a lot of courage to write and share this with the world!! i look forward to reading your other “work” •a life worth living for

this is a great message you’re passing here! thank you! •kelechi

thanks for sharing your story we would love to share your story on our website. •women with gifts

this made me cry. i love my mom. my biggest fear is losing her love this story!! (more than ever) •marissa

we need you in our church to let people know about scripture •angel

some of ur writing was a huge encouragement – you definitely have a gift •miss j

you encouraged me to help out my friend in a meaningful way. i used your words to encourage someone today. i’m thankful for you being in my life. •jessica

you’re a great writer •janet

u need to publish a book. you are so talented!!! •kim

i really like ur stories there beautiful sad real and inspiring wow!!!!!  i love the bible verses your gifted for sure god bless beautiful! •christina

i love your style of writing •blanca

i really appreciate your talent •derek

write the way you feel, that’s your style your mark, it’s you don’t let anybody change it •tia judy

i will bring your book friday it’s hard to let go of it is so beautiful •kim

i liked your site. i thought you were very brave and honest in reading your poems. that is what makes your writing powerful- is the raw, honest emotion. one of the things that is healing about poetry is that it not only allows you to express your feelings, but it allows you to immortalize the people you have loved and lost. when you write about them and describe them, it’s almost as if they are with you again. •terry

Omg friend that so touching and beautiful •renee

i admire you. keep doing what you’re doing! •eric

i love how you write and how you end your writings. •marc

i love your poems they are heart felt! •rod

i love reading your work! •nessa

u have such an amazing gift in poetry •angelica

u have a serious gift at writing •jentry

if you write a book i want to the the first to buy it • christina

i can’t wait to read your book one day •taylor

why don’t you do something with your work? •adrian

you are good at writing. i would never be able to do that. •amanda

oh my gosh melissa, now i’m crying  •laura

oh girl!! you are amazing!! that’s beautiful! •shonna

you’re so talented with artistic skills 😍 • renee

it’s a very emotional piece. the pain comes through, but it’s hard to establish who this person was to you. •jerry

i love your writing! •jeff

your work is so vivid. thank you for sharing •jerry

 this poem (we are not alone) is so visceral. i can feel the emotion and the love and, of course, the fear for those you love. well done!! •unknown

1 peter 4:10 god has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. use them well to serve one another.