Author Archives: melissafacewrites

Bold and Strong: Coffee Chat with Zibby Owens

In recent months, Zibby Owens, creator and host of the award-winning podcast Moms Don’t Have Time to Read Books, has offered book recommendations on Good Morning America and had her upcoming anthology included in Town & Country’s list of 28 Must-Read Books of Winter 2021. Zibby is a fan of strong voices and excellent writing,Continue reading “Bold and Strong: Coffee Chat with Zibby Owens”

Bold and Strong: Coffee Chat with Coffee Roaster Larry Hancock

Last year, I had the pleasure of meeting Larry Hancock, founder of Legacy Roasting in Hopewell, VA. My children and I visited his store on Library Street that is housed in a 1920s historic brick building. We learned a little about the roasting process, held raw coffee beans, and purchased several bags of coffee toContinue reading “Bold and Strong: Coffee Chat with Coffee Roaster Larry Hancock”

Bold and Strong: Coffee Chat with Bookshop Manager Melanie Ferguson

by Melissa Face I have been rooting for independent bookstores since I first saw Meg Ryan star in You’ve Got Mail. Anyone who has seen the film knows that F-O-X may as well have spelled an obscenity. In recent months, however, COVID has been the real threat to independent stores; so, it made sense forContinue reading “Bold and Strong: Coffee Chat with Bookshop Manager Melanie Ferguson”

Shop Local, Shop Legacy Roasting Company

Publishing my debut collection, I Love You More Than Coffee, during a pandemic has definitely presented a few challenges. Like most authors, I have had to cancel many in-person events, which makes spreading the word about a new book very difficult. Despite a few setbacks, this journey has still been a dream come true, andContinue reading “Shop Local, Shop Legacy Roasting Company”