Author Archives: Melva Gifford

About Melva Gifford

Melva is an author and storyteller.

Fantastic Agents and where to find them

These are notes from a writing conference called Life, the Universe, and Everything. Any misinformation is the fault of the notetaker. – You only access through the five major publication houses is through an agent. – Getting no to a … Continue reading

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The Fullness of the Gospel

This presentation was given by Dave Done. Titled: the fullness of the gospel: Great is his wisdom and marvelous is his way. These are notes from a Book of Mormon conference. Any misinformation is the fault of the typist. – … Continue reading

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The Spirit of the Lord

There are church notes. any misinformation is the fault of the notetaker. – This speech inspired by elder iring. – No contentions, 4 Nephi 1:15 – The love among the people lasted 200 yrs. after Christ’s appearance. – Pride broke … Continue reading

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Thomas Wright for Governor, town hall at the park.

While doing research on governors I was not able to find town hall links to listen to this person. I finally got to hear him tonight. These are my notes. Any misinformation is the fault of the note taker. This … Continue reading

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Another 2020 Utah Governor debate

Primetime televised GOP governor debate set for June 16 A submission to caucus corner. Primetime televised GOP governor debate set for June 16 [UPDATED]

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The difference between Perianal and Annual plants

I hate planting a plant that only last a year. So how can I remember which plants grow only one season and which ones come back year after year? Annual plants only grow one season. Perianal plants grow year after … Continue reading

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How to craft a great query

This is from a YouTube panel from Big Sur of the Rockies writer’s conference. Any misinformation is the fault of the note taker. – Best queries: show the author’s knowledge of what they are offering. Knowledge of their audience and … Continue reading

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Nephi and Hopewell parallels by Ryan Nelson

These are notes from a Book of Mormon conference. Any misinformation is the fault of the typist. – Brother in law believes in everything fake (media and conventions) – Northward in the book of Mormon. Is influenced on where you … Continue reading

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You are great adventurers

– Discipleship is not about doing things perfectly but doing things intentionally. – Our grip of the gospel must be intent not a casual hold of the gospel. – Sometimes one can fear sharing the gospel or being a part … Continue reading

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What Do The Scriptures Say About President Donald J Trump

this is a presentation about Ezra’s fear from the hopprofa. (can’t find spelling) this was a very interesting procedure. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgSZ_-LzHk8

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