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Melva L. Gifford

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Example of work can be found on page 63 of the Winter 2000-2001 issue of Irreantum.
Melva Gifford, Mel L. Gifford, Mandy L. Nakommen
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LDS (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints)
Brigham Young University
Software tester, author
"Since birth, I’ve never wanted to grow up so I write children’s books. My characters get to have great adventures. For a fun spin, I also travel into the realms of Science Fiction and Fantasy. It’s one thing for a character to face life’s challenges but to do it on an alien world or different culture makes it all the more… interesting. Never being able to keep my mouth shut, I’m also a storyteller. Let’s just say that my material is not the average fairy tale story. With my many interests, I write nonfiction. As I have opportunities to teach since my college days (a little… maybe more… okay already. A long while ago) I’ve use object lessons in my teaching of children and adults. Much of my nonfiction touches upon teaching techniques. My object lessons are geared for use for family devotionals, youth ministries, family home evenings and family activities."
Female
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English

11 Works by Melva L. Gifford

Title Role Year Genre
Cinder-Relic Author Short Story
Take Out the Trash Author Short Story
Scrap Pile Author Short Story
Dream Weaver Author Poetry
To Prove the Warrior Author Poetry
Arrow’s Song Author Short Story
Quotient Author Short Story
Warm Reception Author Short Story
Homestead Author Short Story
The Token Author Short Story
Interview with Dave Wolverton Author Interview / Panel
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