Dr. Mel Tavares

Jesus lover. Wife to Joe, who is my real-life hero. Mom to seven adult children, several of whom live too far away to come over for dinner. Grandma to eleven high-energy grands whom I don't see nearly often enough.

 

Award-winning author of 9 books and counting. Contributor of short stories to nearly 2 dozen books, some award-winning. Editor of the award-winning AriseDaily.com devotional site. 

Contracted freelance writer and editor. 

Teacher. Speaker. Podcast, Radio, & TV guest. Coach.

Survivor of Tempestuous Storms of Life. Overcomer. Resilient. Determined. Strong faith. Leading Authority on HOW to R.I.S.E.U.P.™! 

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Maine 'born and raised', relocated to the Connecticut River Valley a few years back. Living urban, thinking rural. 

 

I love the beach, gardening, the firepit in the backyard, camping, reading, writing, and hanging out with family and friends over a cup of coffee. I also love going to dinner with my hubby. 

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Fun fact: Lifetime member of Porch Sitters of America. 

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