Melissa Williams is one of my wonderful borrowers-turned-friend. I absolutely adored Mel coming to my library. We met in the 746 section and she introduced me to such incredible craftsers like Denyse Schmidt and Brown Owls. We would also joke and laugh and swap picture book recommendations. We (the library staff) went through her second pregnancy with her and her first gorgeous, shy child. To this day, I feel so deeply honoured and touched that when Mel gave birth, she left the hospital and came straight to our library to introduce us to her 2 day old baby. We felt loved by her and in return, we loved her back. I miss our weekly library visits but I love that social media has allowed me to keep up with Mel and her life.

Can you describe yourself?

My name is Melissa Williams.  I am a public servant working for a deeply unpopular Gov department (although I’m not sure there is a popular one?)

I am a bush walking daydreamer who would love to move to the country and live a self-sufficient life, if only I could give up my addiction to fast and reliable internet. My Mum said from the moment I could read I would literally read anything and everything, and 40 odd years later I am still doing exactly the same. Continue reading →