If you're anywhere near Texas A&M this weekend, come see me. (I probably won't look cartoonish.)

Author and entrepreneur Connie Kwan shares how better stories create better habits, stronger leaders, and more meaningful lives in the age of AI. www.podcastreallife.com/s4e214

My book was just reviewed by The Historical Novel Society. That’s kind of a big deal. historicalnovelsociety.org/reviews/nure...

Nuremberg, Mississippi - Historical Novel Society

Could you follow a law despite knowing it to be morally wrong? This compelling legal drama unflinchingly considers this question through a case involving sundowner towns in 1965 Mississippi that force...

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1983

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Book review of Nuremberg, Mississippi

Justice is not always neat. It can be quite chaotic. Melvin E. Edwards’ Nuremberg, Mississippi is set against the background of one of America’s most tumultuous times – the Civil Rights era. When Henr...

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Remember the song, “The Living Years”? That’s Neil Taylor’s story, whose son was born the same week his dad died. That created some complicated mixture of emotions. www.podcastreallife.com/s4e213

Ep. 213 - Neil Taylor: Me and My Old Man...and My Son

Neil Taylor’s father, Patrick, died in March 2021. Six days later, Neil’s son was born and given Patrick as his middle name. Caught between grief and new life, Neil…

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1986

I have a great special to offer this weekend. Anyone who buys a paperback copy of my book will receive a FREE copy of the companion audiobook. (While supplies last.) books.by/media-well-d...

A few days ago, Scot Loyd posted a piece on Facebook about Nolan Wells, which took me back to high school/college and forced me to answer some haunting questions. I invited him to my podcast and we unraveled those layers in real time. Check it out here: www.podcastreallife.com/scot-loyd-no...

Ep. 212 - Scot Loyd: Nolan Xavier Wells Reminds Me of Roy

Show Notes In this episode of Stories from Real Life, Melvin E. Edwards welcomes writer, historian, and author Scot Loyd for a thoughtful conversation about faith,…

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Woke up this morning to some good news for Nuremberg, Mississippi. It's not too late to read it for yourself this summer. books.by/media-well-d...

1981

Today's the day! If you're going to be in Austin today, stop by BookPeople to take a photo with me and get your book signed. Don't forget to sign up on Eventbrite so they know you're coming. www.eventbrite.com/e/bookpeople...

BookPeople Presents: Local Author Spotlight

BookPeople welcomes local authors Anita Varma, Chloe Walton, Olga Fink, Melvin E. Edwards, Charles Francis Guittard & Nancy Davis Labastida!

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Blazing Saddles: The Sheriff's Iconic Line

ALT: Blazing Saddles: The Sheriff's Iconic Line

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Leanne@leannewriter.bsky.social · 3w ago

I beg you all to go read Nuremberg, Mississippi by @edwards21228.bsky.social The legal drama focused o racist laws in 1965, and character development are incredibly compelling, but ultimately you won’t be able to stop thinking about the moral questions. Obedience masking the upholding of racism.

Fascinating discussion with Jeff Gomez, CEO of Starlight Runner Entertainment, whose job is best understood as a custodian/defender of story universes (Spider-Man/Halo/Avatar etc). Companies call him when their storyverse drifts too far from its successful core, and he gives them 1/2

On today's episode, Jeff Gomez, the mastermind behind iconic universes like Halo, Avatar, and Spider-Man, shares his daring insights on building worlds that last, the future of AI as a storytelling medium, and how narratives can reshape our collective consciousness. www.podcastreallife.com/s4e211

Ep. 211 - Jeff Gomez: Why Fans May Save Hollywood

Unmasking the Power of Stories with Jeff Gomez: From Franchises to AI Get ready to dive into a world where storytelling is not just an art, but a force for change.…

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Thanks, Clark! This episode had a lot of turns. www.podcastreallife.com/s4e210

Ep. 210 - Gretchen Hertler: The Kindness That Endures

You won’t want to miss this inspiring episode with Gretchen Hertler, a woman whose life so beautifully exemplifies resilience, compassion, and unwavering dedication…

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Clark Moore@clarkaliciouss.bsky.social · 4w ago

A delightful visit with Gretchen Hertler, who Melvin recruited as a guest out of his recent European travel group. She discusses her own travel experiences before pivoting to her teaching career, relating heartwarming stories (including her best teaching moment). The conversation turned next 1/2

Gretchen Hertler spent decades teaching kindergarten students and serving her community. But behind that public life was a deeply personal story of survival, resilience, and hope. You won’t want to miss this inspiring conversation. www.podcastreallife.com/s4e210

Ep. 210 - Gretchen Hertler: The Kindness That Endures

You won’t want to miss this inspiring episode with Gretchen Hertler, a woman whose life so beautifully exemplifies resilience, compassion, and unwavering dedication…

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