Just a little about Melinda..
Melinda Cochrane is not only a supportive book publisher, but also a great friend who nurtures and supports the writers that she publishes and works with. It was great to publish my first poetry book STRINGS with her company and then follow up with a few others. My poetry book CAROUSEL is my best work yet and the true and honest feedback I always receive from Melinda is a gift. Knowing that Melinda loves my work as much as I do makes all the difference in the world. It is wonderful to publish with someone strong, knowledgeable and caring like Melinda Cochrane and I am grateful that we crossed paths and still continue to work towards changing the world through our own work and support we give to others.
Gina Nemo
Public Figure, Award-Winning Artist, Producer
G Plan Media
Ventura Actors Studio - VAS Studios
"I had the unexpected pleasure of working with Melinda Cochrane on my first collection of poetry, Bubble Fusion. Melinda is an encouraging soul who knows how and when to push for completion of the different phases of writing, publishing, and marketing. I am forever grateful for her mentorship, coaching, and guidance."
Danielle Wong
Melinda Cochrane International was a great choice for an independent writer. Melinda and her team were superb to deal with supplying wonderful support and guidance. The assistance does not cease once the book is published, but Melinda continues on with mentorship and further support. While I write this I am holding one of my dreams of having my works published. Thank you, Melinda and your Team.
Gary Gurnsey
I was incredibly fortunate that my first book publishing experience was through MCI and Melinda Cochrane. I had never created a manuscript nor submitted one elsewhere and Melinda's enthusiasm, encouragement, and wisdom made this a wonderful experience. I was completely ignorant about publishing steps and procedures. Melinda patiently walked me through each step, answered every question, and made certain I was delighted with the final project. She took each of my desires and suggestions and brought back even more than I had imagined. Her editing finesse, her respectful attention, and her passion for her writers results in a beautiful book and wonderful experience. I highly recommend MCI and Melinda Cochrane to anyone new or experienced in publication, the journey will be exciting, professional, and completely fulfilling!
Dr. Heather M. Browne
Poetry is the most personal of the writing forms I use. When I send my poetry out into the world it's like sending out a piece of my soul. In 2013, I was fortunate enough to have Melinda choose three of my pieces, Curve in the Road, Voices in the Fog and El Dia de los Muertos, into her anthology, The Inspired Heart.
The steps after acceptance were as exciting as the acceptance. Bruce Kauffman, the editor was kind and generous with his help in shaping these poems just a bit so that their impact was intensified for the reader. Then, seeing the rest of the International cast—blew my mind away with joy and humility for sharing space in a book with them!
Melinda and Bruce kept me informed on the process all the way to publication. Her sensitivity to my work and the high quality of the other included poems led me to trust her brand with another of my works –this time for her internet site.
She showcased A Platter of Mezze , giving it a lot of exposure, and in fact, has recently re-publicized the link, giving the work an even greater potential readership. Melinda is all about uplifting and encouraging writers and the potential readers of whatever work her brand puts out. I am proud to know her and to be a part of her efforts.
Joan Leotta
To my Editor and Publisher, Melinda
Cochrane, I thank you. Before, I mention all
the other reasons why you are wonderful, let
me thank you for your patience. You are like
a mother with a newborn: gentle, guiding,
supportive, disciplining and encouraging. I
thank God for your gift to write and your
passion to see others shine. For that is the
trait of a successful, writing mentor. You
have extended my hands to parts of the world
that enabled me to touch the people’s hearts
and minds. You have amplified my voice
and for this, I am grateful.
Alkema T. Jackson
I am truly grateful for the efficient support that Melinda gave me since she published my poetry book, A Woman By A Well. My Writer's page is well-designed and meticulously laid out; my pictures and biography represent me well; and the book review is clearly written and critically valid. The most striking feature of Melinda's support is that she is always available in a most positive and efficient manner without delay which proves that she truly cares about us writers and poets. Keep up the great work to become the independent publishing company of this century.
Emily Bilman, poet, Academic writer
Melinda is my publisher and mentor. When I met her, I just had started to write my poetry in English (one year), so did not have enough confidence. I wrote since I was very young, but in Persian and never had published my works. But meeting Melinda through facebook, and participating in the Inspired Heart Anthology, made me to think that, I can write again, with a new language. In fact the way she approached my works was so encouraging, supportive, and reassuring, that made me think about publishing my own poetry book. And when she became my mentor and publisher, I found her, like a friend, leading me to a confident, comfortable, and rosy path. I felt day by day , I was more eager of being a poet and writer. As she by mentioning my abilities and skills and highlighting them, inspired me to be more me and 'I'. She gave me some advice with all her concern, to light-hearted me as a fearless and upbeat writer. I do trust her, with my soul, as I am getting genuinely some tender guidance by her spirit, and essence. Mahasty Eslahy Ireland( Iran)
Melinda Cochrane is not only a supportive book publisher, but also a great friend who nurtures and supports the writers that she publishes and works with. It was great to publish my first poetry book STRINGS with her company and then follow up with a few others. My poetry book CAROUSEL is my best work yet and the true and honest feedback I always receive from Melinda is a gift. Knowing that Melinda loves my work as much as I do makes all the difference in the world. It is wonderful to publish with someone strong, knowledgeable and caring like Melinda Cochrane and I am grateful that we crossed paths and still continue to work towards changing the world through our own work and support we give to others.
Gina Nemo
Public Figure, Award-Winning Artist, Producer
G Plan Media
Ventura Actors Studio - VAS Studios
"I had the unexpected pleasure of working with Melinda Cochrane on my first collection of poetry, Bubble Fusion. Melinda is an encouraging soul who knows how and when to push for completion of the different phases of writing, publishing, and marketing. I am forever grateful for her mentorship, coaching, and guidance."
Danielle Wong
Melinda Cochrane International was a great choice for an independent writer. Melinda and her team were superb to deal with supplying wonderful support and guidance. The assistance does not cease once the book is published, but Melinda continues on with mentorship and further support. While I write this I am holding one of my dreams of having my works published. Thank you, Melinda and your Team.
Gary Gurnsey
I was incredibly fortunate that my first book publishing experience was through MCI and Melinda Cochrane. I had never created a manuscript nor submitted one elsewhere and Melinda's enthusiasm, encouragement, and wisdom made this a wonderful experience. I was completely ignorant about publishing steps and procedures. Melinda patiently walked me through each step, answered every question, and made certain I was delighted with the final project. She took each of my desires and suggestions and brought back even more than I had imagined. Her editing finesse, her respectful attention, and her passion for her writers results in a beautiful book and wonderful experience. I highly recommend MCI and Melinda Cochrane to anyone new or experienced in publication, the journey will be exciting, professional, and completely fulfilling!
Dr. Heather M. Browne
Poetry is the most personal of the writing forms I use. When I send my poetry out into the world it's like sending out a piece of my soul. In 2013, I was fortunate enough to have Melinda choose three of my pieces, Curve in the Road, Voices in the Fog and El Dia de los Muertos, into her anthology, The Inspired Heart.
The steps after acceptance were as exciting as the acceptance. Bruce Kauffman, the editor was kind and generous with his help in shaping these poems just a bit so that their impact was intensified for the reader. Then, seeing the rest of the International cast—blew my mind away with joy and humility for sharing space in a book with them!
Melinda and Bruce kept me informed on the process all the way to publication. Her sensitivity to my work and the high quality of the other included poems led me to trust her brand with another of my works –this time for her internet site.
She showcased A Platter of Mezze , giving it a lot of exposure, and in fact, has recently re-publicized the link, giving the work an even greater potential readership. Melinda is all about uplifting and encouraging writers and the potential readers of whatever work her brand puts out. I am proud to know her and to be a part of her efforts.
Joan Leotta
To my Editor and Publisher, Melinda
Cochrane, I thank you. Before, I mention all
the other reasons why you are wonderful, let
me thank you for your patience. You are like
a mother with a newborn: gentle, guiding,
supportive, disciplining and encouraging. I
thank God for your gift to write and your
passion to see others shine. For that is the
trait of a successful, writing mentor. You
have extended my hands to parts of the world
that enabled me to touch the people’s hearts
and minds. You have amplified my voice
and for this, I am grateful.
Alkema T. Jackson
I am truly grateful for the efficient support that Melinda gave me since she published my poetry book, A Woman By A Well. My Writer's page is well-designed and meticulously laid out; my pictures and biography represent me well; and the book review is clearly written and critically valid. The most striking feature of Melinda's support is that she is always available in a most positive and efficient manner without delay which proves that she truly cares about us writers and poets. Keep up the great work to become the independent publishing company of this century.
Emily Bilman, poet, Academic writer
Melinda is my publisher and mentor. When I met her, I just had started to write my poetry in English (one year), so did not have enough confidence. I wrote since I was very young, but in Persian and never had published my works. But meeting Melinda through facebook, and participating in the Inspired Heart Anthology, made me to think that, I can write again, with a new language. In fact the way she approached my works was so encouraging, supportive, and reassuring, that made me think about publishing my own poetry book. And when she became my mentor and publisher, I found her, like a friend, leading me to a confident, comfortable, and rosy path. I felt day by day , I was more eager of being a poet and writer. As she by mentioning my abilities and skills and highlighting them, inspired me to be more me and 'I'. She gave me some advice with all her concern, to light-hearted me as a fearless and upbeat writer. I do trust her, with my soul, as I am getting genuinely some tender guidance by her spirit, and essence. Mahasty Eslahy Ireland( Iran)