Sunday, April 26, 2026

Maritza Mejía at the 17th Annual Writers’ Conference: Write Publish Sell!

Author Maritza M. Mejia will attend the 17th Annual Writers Conference: Write, Publish, Sell! along with other talented authors and speakers on May 3rd, 2026, at the Hilton Melbourne Rialto Place

Maritza Mejia presents: “How to Use a Beta Reader.”

📅 May 3rd
🕙 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

About the Session
Learn how to work effectively with beta readers to strengthen your manuscript before publication. This session will cover practical strategies for receiving meaningful feedback, refining your story, and preparing your work for the next stage.

About the Speaker
Maritza Mejia is a Colombian poet, translator, speaker, theologian, and publisher. She has self-published twelve books and is the founder of Proyecto de Escritura LuzDelMes, an initiative dedicated to building bridges of communication and collaboration among authors worldwide.


Meet the organizers Holly Fox Vellekoop, Marshall Frank, and Valerie Allen 
For more information: www.AuthorsforAuthors.

Mejia's Previouus Presentations         
Presenting Social Media 101


Interview with Hangin Show TV
Table - Vendor
Speaker - 10 Net-Etiquettes for Every Day
Amazing Organizer-Speakers-KeyNotes

Mejia's 2020 Presentation: Marketing Plan Ideas

Awesome interview with HWWS Web T.V.Thank you for your great job and opportunity to present Bilingual Poetry #LuzDelMes 🌠

Mejia's 2019 Presentation: Social Media Visibility
Awesome interview with B Uneke Magazine.Thank you for your great job and opportunity to read one of my environmental poems.🌎 #LuzDelMes 🌠
Bilingual Author's Interview 2019

2018 Mejia's Participation:
Do you know the THREE Cs for Marketing promotion? 
Author Maritza M. Mejia discussed it at the Writer's Conference 2018 in Melbourne,Fl 
Thank you for your participation and support!
Author Maritza M. Mejia's Interview with Gene & Kathryn from Breward Authors Society at Spring Writer's Conference in Melbourne, FL. 2018. Thank you! #LuzDelMes.

Thank you for your support!🌷 #LuzDelMes 🌠

ACTIVIDADES GRATIS EN: www.luzdelmes.com

Maritza Martínez Mejía

Mother, Author, Educator, Translator and Publisher
Member: Read Your World Board of Trustee and International Read to Me! Day Ambassador.
Received Crystal Apple Award, VCB Poetry Award, Latino Book Awards 2016 & Author’s Talk

Saturday, April 25, 2026

Author Maritza M. Mejia's Presentations at Barnes & Noble

  • Local author, Maritza M. Mejia, the author of the bilingual children’s book, The Purple Shell, will be in the store for a reading, a short discussion, and a signing. 💜🐚
  • There will also be a special activity involved, so please join us on Saturday, April 25th, at 3:00pm. ☀️


  • Author and Illustrator
    April 25, 2026



  • Book Available:
  •  https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-purple-shell-maritza-m-mejia/1149626876
  • Eco Kit Activities with The Purple Shell 

  • Author's Previous Presentations
  • Barnes & Noble, Jensen Beach 
  • Let's celebrate today with Bilingual Literature, LuzDelMes 
    FREE activities: www.luzdelmes.com 
    Reading Vanilla and Chocolate
     at Barnes & Noble Jensen Beach, FL - Read Aloud 2019

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    Story Time - April 22, 2017


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Craft Time

  • Barnes & Noble FIU, Nov. 5, 2016
  •                                                                    
  • Presenting recognition to Poetry Judges - Poetry Content 



    Congratulations to the winners!
    Reading Grandma's Treasure
    Thank you, Barnes & Noble FIU, for selling our books.
    ACTIVIDADES GRATIS EN: www.luzdelmes.com
    Apoya a un autor...
    ¡Gracias !

    More poems: www.luzdelmes.com
    Thank you for your support!🌷 #LuzDelMes 🌠

    Maritza Martínez Mejía

    Mother, Theologian, Author, Educator, and Translator

    Read your World Board of Trustees and Member: FWA, Read to Me, Day! Ambassador 
    ANLMI & Gremio Poético Colombiano 

    FREE Reading Activities visit: www.luzdelmes.com
    Received Crystal Apple 2006, VCB Poetry 2015, Latino Book Awards 2016, Premio Verso Dorado 2022       





Thursday, April 23, 2026

World Book Day - Día Internacional del libro



                          Thank you for your support! 


On April 23rd, World Book Day and Copyright Day converge, marking the anniversary of the passing of renowned literary figures Miguel de Cervantes, William Shakespeare, and Inca Garcilaso de la Vega

What can you do to observe this day?...

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Thank you! 🌹

READ -  READ - READ
Abril 23 es una fecha simbólica para celebrar la literatura mundial. Es el  día del libro o día de los derechos de autor para conmemorar el aniversario de la muerte de Miguel de Cervantes, William Shakespeare e Inca Garcilaso de la Vega.



Apoya a un autor...
¡Gracias !

More poems: www.luzdelmes.com
Thank you for your support!🌷 #LuzDelMes 🌠

ACTIVIDADES GRATIS EN: www.luzdelmes.com


Maritza Martínez Mejía
Mother, Theologian, Author, Educator and Translator

Read your World Board of Trustees and Member: FWA, Read to Me, Day! Ambassador 
ANLMI & Gremio Poético Colombiano 

FREE Reading Activities visit: www.luzdelmes.com
Received Crystal Apple 2006, VCB Poetry 2015, Latino Book Awards 2016, Premio Verso Dorado 2022