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Melody Fowler Poetic Gen Art and The Power of Books
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Melody Fowler is an artist, author and independent publisher.Her Poetic Gem Art is all about the power of books. "Reading frees the mind.Technology has its positives, but often gets clouded with negativity endless hours of scrolling does nothing to enhance one's existence. It is my mission to inspire people to discover and re-discover the joys of reading" said Melody.
Melody was born and raised in Vancouver, BC. She worked for prominent Vancouver law firms, a psychiatrist, and retired after decades working for a Crown Corporation. She is a painter and a poet. She published a book of poetry, "Life Lyrics" in 2011.
Her latest work, "How We Healed," is a novel she has co-written with her husband Arric Fowler. Her novel, "How We Healed" follows Drunetta Brown, an oppressed black housewife desperate to escape her drunkard husband and small-town southern life. After fleeing with her youngest children to New York City in 1957, she finds unlikely friendship with Sister Rose, a church secretary, and Miss "Raycie" Rayceen, a boisterous bar singer. These women prove to be the right friends at the right time as they help Drunetta navigate her journey of self-discovery. With a determination uncharacteristic of her time, Drunetta ultimately learns what's worth sacrificing-and, more importantly, what isn't-to secure her place in a changing world.
She and also run their homebased "Fowler Vineyard" where they continue to produce amazing wines and jellies.
Where to find Melody Fowler https://www.linkedin.com/in/melody-fowler-59281a15/ https://books2read.com/u/bpyaEl?redirect=off https://www.melodyfowler.com https://www.facebook.com/MelodyPoeticGem/ https://www.instagram.com/melodyfowler_poeticgems/ https://www.tiktok.com/@melody_fowler
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