Melissa M. Williams, M.A, CEO LongTale Publishing, Co-Founder READ3Zero Foundation
Melissa Williams is a children’s author, public speaker, children’s columnist at The Westside Story Newspaper, and the Founder of LongTale Publishing and the Read3Zero Foundation for Literacy. Melissa has been writing stories since the age of eight years old. Many of her stories were inspired by real-life experiences with childhood pets she owned while growing up in Houston, Texas. Melissa started the Iggy the Iguana chapter book series while pursuing a Master’s degree in professional counseling. Melissa had a vision for her characters, so she decided to start LongTale Publishing in efforts to work with creative people whom she knew and trusted to make her vision for her books to come true. During graduate school and while finishing the first book in the Iggy Series, Melissa began substitute teaching for third and fourth grade classes, which inspired her to get the students involved in the creative writing process of her books. Melissa continues to connect to her young readers by visiting schools and speaking to students about her journey as an author. It is extremely important for her to leave a lasting and positive impression on young people, as Melissa encourages students to be creativity and follow their dreams. LongTale Publishing believes in creating opportunities for children, and now, through the Read3Zero Foundation, children will be able to see their dreams come true too.
You can contact Melissa M. Williams via email HERE.
Bobby Ozuna Online Marketing Manager
Bobby is the author of the literary fiction novel, Proud Souls, a book marketing consultant, public speaker and host to blogtalkradio network’s voice of the independent author: “The Indie Author Show!” Bobby is the co-founder to READ3Zero and ghost-writer and online marketing manager to LongTale Publishing.
You can contact Bobby Ozuna via email HERE.
Sharon Wyatt Copy Editor / Graphic Designer
You can contact Sharon Wyatt via email HERE.
Kelley Stengele Illustrator
You can contact Kelly Stengele via email HERE.
November 3, 2009 at 7:26 pm
I have an interest in writing for children. I’ve written four stories with several other ideas waiting. I’ve also taken an interest in children’s poetry. Do you look at manuscripts/work from 45 year old kids?!
Smiles,
Shawn Nitcher
November 5, 2009 at 2:11 am
Great to hear from you Shawn! Right now LongTale Publishing is taking submissions in students 3rd-8th grade. I’ll be sure to keep your email for future projects.