"we had a blast recreating shange's for colored girls, but we actually did our own teen version. i wrote a script with issues that were appropriate for girls their age. issues such as low self-esteem, bad attitude, questions on religion, and…"
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"Howdy, fellow Texan! LOL Nice photos. Were y'all in a production of for colored girls...? If so, I worked on a production of it years ago :)"
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"Hi Melanie! Welcome to the Southern Writers group. Be sure to introduce yourself on the Roll Call discussion :)"
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"thank you kate, so glad to have found this new "ning" site. the positive energy is what a novice writer like myself needs to get started and stay inspired. there're so many wonderful she writers here that i can't wait to get…"
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"Yes, I'm on FB, but people tell me for some reason I'm hard to find, so I'll "friend" you ASAP. I would love to use your book in my class. I'll look for it @ the Mosaic Templars. I really need this outlet to encourage…"
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"Welcome to She Writes Melanie! So glad to have you here.
Check out Getting Started, an easy-to-use guide to, well, getting started.
Don’t forget to head over to the She Writes Blog and let us know what you think!
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Profile Information
- Who I am:
- no, not yet, but i will be up and blogging soon.
- Books I've written, anthologies I've contributed to, and any scripts or plays I've authored:
- i write poetry. i also wrote a play for my girl students struggling with low self-esteem. i plan to write more. that's why i'm so glad to be here @ shewrite!
- Media outlets that I currently write for:
- none as of yet.
- My writing is:
- Poetry, Plays, Blog Posts
- Outlets where I review books, TV, or film:
- no.
- Services I offer to other writers:
- no.
- I'm part of these writers' groups or salons:
- yes, i was a part of a writers' group in my home town of little rock, ar.
- My professional associations:
- no, but i am a high school english teacher! :)
Comment Wall (9 comments)
- At 1:14pm on August 27, 2010,
melanie p. said… - we had a blast recreating shange's for colored girls, but we actually did our own teen version. i wrote a script with issues that were appropriate for girls their age. issues such as low self-esteem, bad attitude, questions on religion, and fear of success. it was so well recieved by the school that we presented it to other organizations that heard about our performance. the "ladies" played their parts well. this was a black HERstory program that elevated us all to another level.
- At 12:16am on August 27, 2010,
Zetta Brown said… - Howdy, fellow Texan! LOL Nice photos. Were y'all in a production of for colored girls...? If so, I worked on a production of it years ago :)
- At 3:50pm on August 25, 2010,
Patricia Neely-Dorsey said… - Can't find it...just add me
- At 2:28pm on August 25, 2010, Zetta Brown said…
- Hi Melanie! Welcome to the Southern Writers group. Be sure to introduce yourself on the Roll Call discussion :)
- At 2:17pm on August 25, 2010, Patricia Neely-Dorsey said…
- Does it say nutella?
- At 10:36am on August 25, 2010, Patricia Neely-Dorsey said…
- Wonderful!
You can definitely find the book at Mosaic Templars.
I look forward to you using it in the classroom.
What is your full last name?
I will look for you on Facebook.
- At 4:27pm on August 24, 2010, Patricia Neely-Dorsey said…
- Are you on Facebook?
I would love to add you as a friend there.
If you are not on Facebook...Get on there ASAP! (smile)
You will make lots of wonderful connections..especially in the book biz!!
P.S. I would love for you to consider using my book in some of your classes.
- At 4:24pm on August 24, 2010, Patricia Neely-Dorsey said…
- Wonderful to get in touch here on She Writes.
Please feel free to ask me any questions or advice.
Please add me as a friend. I have exceeded my limit for adding/requesting friends (smile)
I hope that you will read my book and tell me what you think...then hopefully help me spread the word about a wonderful little book of southern poems.
www.patricianeelydorsey.webs.com
- At 6:07pm on August 19, 2010,
Kate Hanselman said… - Welcome to She Writes Melanie! So glad to have you here.
Check out Getting Started, an easy-to-use guide to, well, getting started.
Don’t forget to head over to the She Writes Blog and let us know what you think!
If you have any questions or feedback as you explore and use the site, don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Best,
-Kate
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