Chris Mele
@chrismelemedia.bsky.social
Lifelong newsman, now at NYT. Breaking news artist. Author of Adirondacks mystery, "Goodwill's Secrets." Seeker of moose.
California health authorities are warning against foraging for wild mushrooms following a deadly outbreak connected to the consumption of so-called death cap mushrooms.
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California Discourages Wild Mushroom Foraging After Fatal Outbreak
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December 7, 2025 at 12:27 AM
California health authorities are warning against foraging for wild mushrooms following a deadly outbreak connected to the consumption of so-called death cap mushrooms.
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Honored that the #milfordreadersandwritersfestival selected me as a Silver Award Winner in recognition of outstanding writing for my debut novel, "Goodwill's Secrets." #mrwf
September 14, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Honored that the #milfordreadersandwritersfestival selected me as a Silver Award Winner in recognition of outstanding writing for my debut novel, "Goodwill's Secrets." #mrwf
Great honor to share the stage with other writers who were finalists at #milfordreadersandwritersfestival inaugural Author Awards. Congrats! #mrwf
September 14, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Great honor to share the stage with other writers who were finalists at #milfordreadersandwritersfestival inaugural Author Awards. Congrats! #mrwf
Some exciting news! My debut novel, "Goodwill's Secrets," has been named one of four finalists for the Milford Readers and Writers Festival Author Awards. The exact ranking of Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze winners will be announced on Sept. 13.
August 6, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Some exciting news! My debut novel, "Goodwill's Secrets," has been named one of four finalists for the Milford Readers and Writers Festival Author Awards. The exact ranking of Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze winners will be announced on Sept. 13.
Benjamin Harrison says it's for the birds to miss an opportunity to read "Goodwill's Secrets." Don't believe him? Here's one of dozens of five-star reviews: "This book was a turn pager for sure. Kept the reader engaged and wanting more."
August 5, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Benjamin Harrison says it's for the birds to miss an opportunity to read "Goodwill's Secrets." Don't believe him? Here's one of dozens of five-star reviews: "This book was a turn pager for sure. Kept the reader engaged and wanting more."
Absolutely chuffed to have been invited to the Adirondack Authors Day at The Wild Center in Tupper Lake in August! The event celebrates the creative voices of the Adirondacks. I was picked for my Adirondacks-based novel, "Goodwill's Secrets."
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Adirondack Authors Day - The Wild Center
Celebrate the creative voices of the Adirondacks! Enjoy reading- and writing-themed activities all day. From 12–3pm, meet a variety of Adirondack authors under the tent on the patio—browse their books...
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June 19, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Absolutely chuffed to have been invited to the Adirondack Authors Day at The Wild Center in Tupper Lake in August! The event celebrates the creative voices of the Adirondacks. I was picked for my Adirondacks-based novel, "Goodwill's Secrets."
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Congratulations to the 2025 Mike Levine Journalism Education Fund fellows, Morgan Womack and Susanna Granieri! Read more about their accomplishments here:
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Congratulations to the 2025 Mike Levine Journalism Education Fund fellows, Morgan Womack and Susanna Granieri!
Morgan, a recent graduate of Michigan State University, is a reporter at the Portland.....
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April 17, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Congratulations to the 2025 Mike Levine Journalism Education Fund fellows, Morgan Womack and Susanna Granieri! Read more about their accomplishments here:
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An email from a reader of "Goodwill's Secrets": "Hey Chris, I just finished your novel and it was terrific! Several LOL moments at the journalism humor, along with sadness, suspense and a completely surprising answer to whodunit."
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Goodwill's Secrets
Amazon.com: Goodwill's Secrets: 9798324638245: Mele, Christopher: Books
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April 13, 2025 at 3:34 PM
An email from a reader of "Goodwill's Secrets": "Hey Chris, I just finished your novel and it was terrific! Several LOL moments at the journalism humor, along with sadness, suspense and a completely surprising answer to whodunit."
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In the White House, Chester Arthur was nicknamed the Gentleman Boss and Elegant Arthur for his sartorial style. He is obviously a man of refined tastes because here he is with a copy of "Goodwill's Secrets." Be like Chet, and pick up a copy today! www.amazon.com/dp/B0D3J8WVHC/
March 19, 2025 at 5:59 PM
In the White House, Chester Arthur was nicknamed the Gentleman Boss and Elegant Arthur for his sartorial style. He is obviously a man of refined tastes because here he is with a copy of "Goodwill's Secrets." Be like Chet, and pick up a copy today! www.amazon.com/dp/B0D3J8WVHC/
Martin Van Buren said: "As to the presidency, the two happiest days of my life were those of my entrance upon the office and my surrender of it." Another happy day for him? When he read "Goodwill's Secrets." Be happy. Read the book and sign up for my newsletters.
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February 21, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Martin Van Buren said: "As to the presidency, the two happiest days of my life were those of my entrance upon the office and my surrender of it." Another happy day for him? When he read "Goodwill's Secrets." Be happy. Read the book and sign up for my newsletters.
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Email from a satisfied reader!
"Just finished 'Goodwill's Secrets.' I enjoyed your book, good pace, good swerves and plot twists. Looking forward to any future books you may write."
"Just finished 'Goodwill's Secrets.' I enjoyed your book, good pace, good swerves and plot twists. Looking forward to any future books you may write."
February 18, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Email from a satisfied reader!
"Just finished 'Goodwill's Secrets.' I enjoyed your book, good pace, good swerves and plot twists. Looking forward to any future books you may write."
"Just finished 'Goodwill's Secrets.' I enjoyed your book, good pace, good swerves and plot twists. Looking forward to any future books you may write."
Not all heroes wear capes. Some carry jump ropes.
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Double Dutch Pro Uses Jump Rope in Icy Pond Rescue (Gift Article)
David Fisher, a professional rope jumper and performer, was honored by Westfield, Ind., on Monday after using a jump rope to rescue a teenager who had fallen through an icy pond.
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February 3, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Not all heroes wear capes. Some carry jump ropes.
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New cover alert! For those who have read and reviewed "Goodwill's Secrets," thank you. For those who haven't, here's a chance to catch up on this page-turner of a mystery set in the Adirondacks.
January 30, 2025 at 5:18 PM
New cover alert! For those who have read and reviewed "Goodwill's Secrets," thank you. For those who haven't, here's a chance to catch up on this page-turner of a mystery set in the Adirondacks.
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January 21, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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Rescuers in New York saved a moose this week that had fallen into a frozen lake in the Adirondacks. “Every minute counts,” one rescuer said.
New York Rescuers Break the Ice to Save Moose From a Frozen Lake
The bull moose had fallen into a lake in the Adirondacks and been in the frigid waters for about two hours before rescuers arrived and used a chain saw to free it.
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January 18, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Rescuers in New York saved a moose this week that had fallen into a frozen lake in the Adirondacks. “Every minute counts,” one rescuer said.
Calamity Jane was a tobacco-spitting, beer-guzzling, foul-mouthed sharpshooter. Here she is raising a toast to "Goodwill's Secrets." Like Calamity Jane, this novel hits the mark. For the latest, sign up for my newsletters: forms.wix.com/f/7203717418...
January 14, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Calamity Jane was a tobacco-spitting, beer-guzzling, foul-mouthed sharpshooter. Here she is raising a toast to "Goodwill's Secrets." Like Calamity Jane, this novel hits the mark. For the latest, sign up for my newsletters: forms.wix.com/f/7203717418...
It's great to see someone's hard work and dedication pay off. Here's a success story:
Christopher Mele on LinkedIn: About 14 years ago, when I was executive editor at The Pocono Record, I…
About 14 years ago, when I was executive editor at The Pocono Record, I spoke to a class of journalism students at East Stroudsburg University. And, as I…
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January 12, 2025 at 8:13 PM
It's great to see someone's hard work and dedication pay off. Here's a success story:
Thanks to Oliver Mackson for spreading the word about my debut novel, "Goodwill's Secrets," which resulted in this lovely comment from his boss on IG. Thanks, O!
January 4, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Thanks to Oliver Mackson for spreading the word about my debut novel, "Goodwill's Secrets," which resulted in this lovely comment from his boss on IG. Thanks, O!
LBJ once said that "the presidency is like being a jackass caught in a hail storm. You've got to just stand there and take it." But you know what you can do while you're waiting for the storm to pass? Read a gripping mystery like "Goodwill's Secrets." All the way with Chris Mele!
December 21, 2024 at 5:20 PM
LBJ once said that "the presidency is like being a jackass caught in a hail storm. You've got to just stand there and take it." But you know what you can do while you're waiting for the storm to pass? Read a gripping mystery like "Goodwill's Secrets." All the way with Chris Mele!
If you want to be educated about the long-lasting effects of growing up poor, read Christian Livermore's "We Are Not Okay: Elegy for a Broken America." It is an unflinching, authentic first-person retelling of a life beyond the edges of society and a must-read.
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We Are Not Okay: Elegy for a broken America
We Are Not Okay: Elegy for a broken America
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December 9, 2024 at 5:43 PM
If you want to be educated about the long-lasting effects of growing up poor, read Christian Livermore's "We Are Not Okay: Elegy for a Broken America." It is an unflinching, authentic first-person retelling of a life beyond the edges of society and a must-read.
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Thomas Jefferson once said of President James Monroe: "Monroe was so honest that if you turned his soul inside out there would not be a spot on it." Of "Goodwill's Secrets," Monroe said: "I honestly could not put this book down. It made for great reading by candlelight. Order it from Amazon today!"
December 9, 2024 at 4:53 PM
Thomas Jefferson once said of President James Monroe: "Monroe was so honest that if you turned his soul inside out there would not be a spot on it." Of "Goodwill's Secrets," Monroe said: "I honestly could not put this book down. It made for great reading by candlelight. Order it from Amazon today!"
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This week on the podcast we sit down with veteran journalist, New York Times editor, and now novelist, @chrismelemedia.bsky.social . Let's dive into his gripping debut novel, 'Goodwill Secrets', a mystery/thriller set in a fictional Adirondack town.
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Christopher Mele: Veteran Journalist, NYT Editor, and New Novelist Reports to Us Without Fear or Favor
Podcast Episode · The Plague Remedy Podcast · 03/12/2024 · 1h 1m
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December 3, 2024 at 2:35 PM
This week on the podcast we sit down with veteran journalist, New York Times editor, and now novelist, @chrismelemedia.bsky.social . Let's dive into his gripping debut novel, 'Goodwill Secrets', a mystery/thriller set in a fictional Adirondack town.
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