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Story Behind The Book
I have always enjoyed writing as a child and up int my teenage years. I used to get by myself and create adventures, taking myself through exciting and wonderful places and living vicariously through my characters. I stopped writing pretty much when I left home, as life took hold and I developed a life for myself. I used to write small stories during my free time, between working and the kids. I have two daughters, both grown now. In 2003, I started writing The Forest Portal. (I work in home health). There is a reason for me stating where I worked at that time and here is the reason. My patient was napping in her room and I had fished my work, ie. the Occupational Therapy assistance, assisting patient with her daily activities and other private care duties. I found myself becoming very disenchanted with the reading material available to me at my patients house, so I decided to start writing. With a pen in hand and a yellow legal table, (yes, this is what I wrote my first very rough draft on because I didn't have a laptop then). I took a few minutes to think about what I wanted to write about. I love Science Fiction/ Fantasy and started to think about time traveling. As I thought about the movies I h ave seen about time travel, the first being The Time Machine. Circa 1950's or 1960's. I don't remember the exact year as I was either not born yest if this movie was made before 1956, or if it was made in the 1960's, I was just a child. I actually saw this older back and white movie when I was around 14 or 15 years of age. By then, the movie had been around for awhile, I just don't remember ever seeing it until then. That movie was my very FIRST experience with seeing a time traveling adventure. As time went on and my interest grew, I found myself drawn to books and other movies concerning time travel. Back To The Future is really the biggest influence in my life and really "boosted" my interest in reintroducing me to the world of time traveling fantasy in film. I started writing my own story that day, back in 2003. I had about 4 or 5 pages written before it was my time to leave when my patient husband came to take over his wife's care. I found myself thinking about the story I had started as I traveled home. See, I was actually writing my novel, for my own pleasure then, but the more I worked on the story, the bigger it got, well, I found myself toying with the prospect of possibly getting this novel published. It took me a long time to write this book. My youngest daughter had to have major back surgery, (Spinal Fusion), in December of 2003.(I should note that I started my book in the spring of 2003). Unfortunately I had to putmy book on the back burner for awhile, but it was necessary. After my daughter was well enough to go back ot school in the spring of 2004, I too, went back to college and finished, earning my degree in 3 years. During that time, working full time, attending school full time and taking care of my daughter and handling taking care of a home and everything, I STILL managed to find time to work on my novel, albeit, not that often as I was very busy. I graduated from college in June of 2007, started working full time in a physician's office, (specialty), I was there for a long while. In 2009, I completed my book, sending it into several publishers. To my very happy and exciting surprise, my novel was accepted by four publishers! I was elated! I decided to publish with Publish America. My book was officially published in October of 2009 and released in December, 2009.
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<p>There are several reviews from fellow authors, as follwes:</p> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="font-family:verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td style="font-size:small;" width="90%">Reviews on Amazon.com.<br /> <div style="margin-left:.5em;"> <div style="margin-bottom:.5em;"><span style="margin-right:5px;"><span class="swSprite s_star_5_0" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:middle;width:65px;height:13px;background:url(http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/g/01/common/sprites/sprite-site-wide-3._v375430972_.png) no-repeat -30px 0px;" title="5.0 out of 5 stars"><span>5.0 out of 5 stars</span></span> </span><span style="vertical-align:middle;"><b>The Forest Portal by Melody Dempsey was an exceptional fictional ...</b>, July 26, 2014</span></div> <div style="margin-bottom:.5em;"> <div> <div style="float:left;">By </div> <div style="float:left;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/pdp/profile/A1Z3OAG44KHDO1/ref=cm_cr_pr_pdp" style="color:rgb(0,75,145);"><span style="font-weight:bold;">DrKarl Hammand</span></a> - <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/cdp/member-reviews/A1Z3OAG44KHDO1/ref=cm_cr_pr_auth_rev?ie=UTF8&sort_by=MostRecentReview" style="color:rgb(0,75,145);">See all my reviews</a></div> </div> <div style="clear:both;"> </div> </div> <div class="tiny" style="font-size:x-small;margin-bottom:.5em;"><b><span class="h3color tiny" style="color:rgb(228,121,17);">This review is from: </span>The Forest Portal (Kindle Edition)</b></div> <div class="reviewText">The Forest Portal by Melody Dempsey was an exceptional fictional account of time travel and adventure. Cameron, his sister Collete, and her boyfriend, the inventive Taden, dare to enter the world of possibilities and consequences as we follow them through this well-written and fast paced book. I found I could not put it down until I had read it all and reached the truly surprising ending - which left me ready and looking forward to her next book. Two thumbs up and 5 stars Melody Dempsey- a truely talented and gifted author. jbm</div> <div style="padding-top:10px;clear:both;width:887.5px;"> <div class="reviews-voting-stripe" style="float:left;padding-right:15px;border-right-width:1px;border-right-style:solid;border-right-color:rgb(204,204,204);"> <div style="padding-bottom:5px;"><b class="tiny" style="font-size:x-small;color:rgb(102,102,102);white-space:nowrap;">Help other customers find the most helpful reviews</b> </div> <div style="width:300px;"><span class="crVotingButtons"><span class="votingPrompt">Was this review helpful to you? </span><a class="votingButtonReviews yesButton" href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/voting/cast/Reviews/2115/R1Z5ZDSSYXYRZB/Helpful/1/ref=cm_cr_prvoteyn?ie=UTF8&target=aHR0cDovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL3Jldmlldy9CMDA1VElSVkhTL3JlZj1jbV9jcl9wcnZvdGVyZHI_X2VuY29kaW5nPVVURjgmc2hvd1ZpZXdwb2ludHM9MCZzb3J0Qnk9YnlTdWJtaXNzaW9uRGF0ZURlc2NlbmRpbmc&token=F0970B8903E51C64A17F4088CA0B1FAD89B88107&voteAnchorName=R1Z5ZDSSYXYRZB.2115.Helpful.Reviews&voteSessionID=189-6307886-7140441" style="color:rgb(0,75,145);"><span class="cmtySprite s_largeYes" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:middle;width:35px;height:18px;background:url(http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/g/01/common/sprites/sprite-communities._v136632413_.png) no-repeat 0px -670px;"><span>Yes</span></span></a> <a class="votingButtonReviews noButton" href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/voting/cast/Reviews/2115/R1Z5ZDSSYXYRZB/Helpful/-1/ref=cm_cr_prvoteyn?ie=UTF8&target=aHR0cDovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL3Jldmlldy9CMDA1VElSVkhTL3JlZj1jbV9jcl9wcnZvdGVyZHI_X2VuY29kaW5nPVVURjgmc2hvd1ZpZXdwb2ludHM9MCZzb3J0Qnk9YnlTdWJtaXNzaW9uRGF0ZURlc2NlbmRpbmc&token=A3B343FE3C58B8A12503B873D485D9D91141458A&voteAnchorName=R1Z5ZDSSYXYRZB.2115.Helpful.Reviews&voteSessionID=189-6307886-7140441" style="color:rgb(0,75,145);"><span class="cmtySprite s_largeNo" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:middle;width:35px;height:18px;background:url(http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/g/01/common/sprites/sprite-communities._v136632413_.png) no-repeat -70px -670px;"><span>No</span></span></a></span></div> </div> <div style="float:left;"> <div style="padding-left:15px;"> <div style="white-space:nowrap;"><span class="tiny" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="reportingButton"><a class="reportingButton" href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/voting/cast/Reviews/2115/R1Z5ZDSSYXYRZB/Inappropriate/1/ref=cm_cr_prvoteyn?ie=UTF8&target=aHR0cDovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL3Jldmlldy9CMDA1VElSVkhTL3JlZj1jbV9jcl9wcnZvdGVyZHI_X2VuY29kaW5nPVVURjgmc2hvd1ZpZXdwb2ludHM9MCZzb3J0Qnk9YnlTdWJtaXNzaW9uRGF0ZURlc2NlbmRpbmc&token=09B1964377E598D7217142D56A303D6935477839&voteAnchorName=R1Z5ZDSSYXYRZB.2115.Inappropriate.Reviews&voteSessionID=189-6307886-7140441" style="color:rgb(0,75,145);">Report abuse</a></span> </span><span style="color:rgb(204,204,204);">|</span> <span class="tiny" style="font-size:x-small;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/review/R1Z5ZDSSYXYRZB/ref=cm_cr_pr_perm?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B005TIRVHS" style="color:rgb(0,75,145);">Permalink</a></span></div> <div style="white-space:nowrap;padding-top:5px;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/review/R1Z5ZDSSYXYRZB/ref=cm_cr_pr_cmt?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B005TIRVHS#wasThisHelpful" style="color:rgb(0,75,145);"><span class="swSprite s_comment" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:middle;width:16px;height:15px;background:url(http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/g/01/common/sprites/sprite-site-wide-3._v375430972_.png) no-repeat -80px -60px;"><span>Comment</span></span></a> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/review/R1Z5ZDSSYXYRZB/ref=cm_cr_pr_cmt?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B005TIRVHS#wasThisHelpful" style="color:rgb(0,75,145);">Comment</a></div> </div> </div> <div style="clear:both;"> </div> </div> </div> <div style="margin-left:.5em;"> <div style="margin-bottom:.5em;"><span style="margin-right:5px;"><span class="swSprite s_star_5_0" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:middle;width:65px;height:13px;background:url(http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/g/01/common/sprites/sprite-site-wide-3._v375430972_.png) no-repeat -30px 0px;" title="5.0 out of 5 stars"><span>5.0 out of 5 stars</span></span> </span><span style="vertical-align:middle;"><b>A wonderful adventurous read</b>, February 3, 2014</span></div> <div style="margin-bottom:.5em;"> <div> <div style="float:left;">By </div> <div style="float:left;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/pdp/profile/A023617512LAVNFZS6GHO/ref=cm_cr_pr_pdp" style="color:rgb(0,75,145);"><span style="font-weight:bold;">Amazon Customer</span></a> - 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It is written in simple and descriptive style which makes it easy flowing and a faster read. In addition, there are loads of twists and turns that kept me turning the pages for more. There is also a little romance that had me tingling a bit. And it doesn't disappoint with a fabulous and surprising ending.<br /><br /> The concept of how the characters travel through time is so simple and ingenious that you'd wish it was real. 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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/cdp/member-reviews/A1TP7C5IALFFXN/ref=cm_cr_pr_auth_rev?ie=UTF8&sort_by=MostRecentReview" style="color:rgb(0,75,145);">See all my reviews</a></div> </div> <div style="clear:both;"> </div> </div> <div class="tiny" style="font-size:x-small;margin-bottom:.5em;"><b><span class="h3color tiny" style="color:rgb(228,121,17);">This review is from: </span>The Forest Portal (Kindle Edition)</b></div> <div class="reviewText">In this YA novel Dempsey has written a story centered around three main characters, Cameron, Collette and Taden. Just as the name indicates, there is a portal involved, and as with anything with a portal, there are a lot of twists and turns. There is time travel, wrong to be made right, new worlds to discover, etc. Take a seat, hold on fast, and get ready for the ride of your life, as you accompany these three characters on a summer they’ll never soon forget. 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Wilson "Searcher for Truth"</span></a> (Arizona, US) - <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/cdp/member-reviews/A2YJZA1J93B2/ref=cm_cr_pr_auth_rev?ie=UTF8&sort_by=MostRecentReview" style="color:rgb(0,75,145);">See all my reviews</a><br /><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html/ref=cm_rn_bdg_help?ie=UTF8&nodeId=14279681&pop-up=1#RN" style="color:rgb(0,75,145);"><span class="cmtySprite s_BadgeRealName" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:middle;width:57px;height:13px;background:url(http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/g/01/common/sprites/sprite-communities._v136632413_.png) no-repeat 0px -390px;"><span>(REAL NAME)</span></span></a> </div> </div> <div style="clear:both;"> </div> </div> <div class="tiny" style="font-size:x-small;margin-bottom:.5em;"><b><span class="h3color tiny" style="color:rgb(228,121,17);">This review is from: </span>The Forest Portal (Kindle Edition)</b></div> <div class="reviewText">From the first page I was engaged withe the characters. I thoroughly enjoyed the interaction between the primary characters Cam and Collette, and their friend Tand. Like youth their age, they make mistakes, which brings their characters alive. The storyline is entertaining and the plot twists held my interest. The most interesting element was the moral dilemma that Cam faces.<br /><br /> I recommend reading this book by the fire with some hot chocolate! 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It is written in a fun easy way about young people who face life's challenges in their own young way. This book reminds me of the saying that youth is wasted on the young. The characters and plot is so enjoyable that you can't help but feel part of the crew. Ms. Dempsey has a way with words and a style that is easily digestable. This is the type of story that you need when you want to unwind. Not too much, not too less but just the right amount of story telling. We are gently brought into each situation. Each one filled with fun, life lessons and the little twists of it all. Without giving anything away I must say that you will also enjoy the characters themselves as well as the great story telling. 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The three central characters, teenagers nearing their final schooldays, are very engaging and involving. You want them to do well, for their invention to work, and for me that is always a good thing with characters. It is an easy, enjoyable read that will bring a smile to your face. 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The characters are interesting and a fun bunch, makes you like them right at the beginning. To be able to relate too and enjoy the character make up, whether villain or friendly, is most important part for me. The adventure is also fun and holds my interest to see what will happen next. 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The writing flows well, and so means this book can be read rather quickly! The story is interesting, and shows teenagers acting their age, instead of giving a younger age to older characters. As is unusual for 'teen books' the relationship that begins to establish between two of the characters is placed aside, instead allowing an awesome plot to slide into place. 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The author leads the reader into the past by way of a seaweed and shell sealant that the main character Cam makes with the help of his sister Collette and their best friend Taden. What they end up creating isn't a sealant but a way into the past.<br /><br /> This is a great story with a little romance and a way to find out about their family history. They spend the summer going back and forth from present to past. There is plenty of twists and turns in this book that flows smoothly and keeps the pages turning.<br /> I found the descriptions of the past that takes us to 1900's were accurate and well detailed.<br /><br /> In the end it appears there will be a next book which I'm sure will also be just as intriguing as this one and I can't wait to read it to find out where the author will lead us next.<br /><br /> I received this copy for an honest review and I would recommend "The Forest Portal" for a fun adventure for YA readers. 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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/cdp/member-reviews/A1B74NJO48XMDX/ref=cm_cr_pr_auth_rev?ie=UTF8&sort_by=MostRecentReview" style="color:rgb(0,75,145);">See all my reviews</a></div> </div> <div style="clear:both;"> </div> </div> <div class="tiny" style="font-size:x-small;margin-bottom:.5em;"><b><span class="h3color tiny" style="color:rgb(228,121,17);">This review is from: </span>The Forest Portal (Kindle Edition)</b></div> <div class="reviewText">The Forest Portal is about a trio who go on an adventure of their lives. The story grabbed my attention because first of all it involves three teens. I love books about teens. I find them to be so fascinating. These youths in this story are dynamic and determined. The oldest of the trio and the leader, Cam, is very open minded and has a very clear vision. He is not afraid to step outside of the box. He also loves a challenge. Nothing gets in his way, especially when he has his mind fixated on something. He is fearless and will go to all lengths to make something right, even if he has to risk is own life.<br /><br /> Yet, he's a really nice guy. If I had a daughter I would be tickled pink if she were to date him. I could really feel the love that he had for life and for his family. He is young and raring to make a difference. Cam has this brotherly energy about him that made me feel safe. He has such a big heart and I felt it throughout the entire story. On top of it all, the guy is brilliant and amazed me with some things.<br /><br /> The author is very descriptive in her writing. I read the passage below and really felt the moment. Very nice touch:<br /><br /> "Cam and Taden walked into the room.<br /> They both stopped dead in their tracks.<br /> Cam's face turned a pale pink;<br /> he felt his blood freeze in veins. Taden felt his heart race;<br /> a wave of light headedness blanketing him like a snow covered lawn."<br /><br /> The trio stumbles upon something very odd and unusual, on top of it all, mind blowing. They soon find themselves involved with something much deeper than they had envisioned. There is definitely more that what the eye sees. Instead of freaking out, they take charge of the situation. A person is in danger and Cam is not going to stand for that. There are lies caught in between. There are dangerous men involved who are not afraid to pull the trigger. They are guarding a secret. The question is whether these three can accomplish their mission alive. The other is whether they can do it unnoticed.<br /><br /> There are a lot of action and drama in the story. There is some blood too. Even injured, Cam still keeps on with his trek with his friends at his heels, even though at times the question his reasoning. I had to wonder if they were biting off more than they could chew.<br /><br /> I found myself glued to the story and was sitting on the edge of my seat at Cam's actions. Basically, the story kept me guessing throughout the entire time.<br /><br /> This story, too, has some romance in it, which I always love.<br /><br /> I really loved the story. Five stars.</div> <div class="reviewText"> </div> <div class="reviewText"> <div style="margin-left:.5em;"> <div style="margin-bottom:.5em;"><span style="margin-right:5px;"><span class="swSprite s_star_5_0" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:middle;width:65px;height:13px;background:url(http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/g/01/common/sprites/sprite-site-wide-3._v375430972_.png) no-repeat -30px 0px;" title="5.0 out of 5 stars"><span>5.0 out of 5 stars</span></span> </span><span style="vertical-align:middle;"><b>The Forest Portal</b>, September 30, 2013</span></div> <div style="margin-bottom:.5em;"> <div> <div style="float:left;">By </div> <div style="float:left;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/pdp/profile/A1J1TEFQ49KFLV/ref=cm_cr_pr_pdp" style="color:rgb(0,75,145);"><span style="font-weight:bold;">james</span></a> - <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/cdp/member-reviews/A1J1TEFQ49KFLV/ref=cm_cr_pr_auth_rev?ie=UTF8&sort_by=MostRecentReview" style="color:rgb(0,75,145);">See all my reviews</a></div> </div> <div style="clear:both;"> </div> </div> <div class="tiny" style="font-size:x-small;margin-bottom:.5em;"><b><span class="h3color tiny" style="color:rgb(228,121,17);">This review is from: </span>The Forest Portal (Kindle Edition)</b></div> <div class="reviewText">Combine the feeling of summer break with real magic, and you know you're going to have a good time. Cameron, Collette and Taden embark on an adventure that has them travelling time and crossing into a different dimension in this decent fantasy adventure novel.<br /> The characters all had a personal journey that was well described and the story kept me entertained throughout. This book is good fun and an easy read so I have no problems recommending it. 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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/cdp/member-reviews/A2GC8XWYUFKF6K/ref=cm_cr_pr_auth_rev?ie=UTF8&sort_by=MostRecentReview" style="color:rgb(0,75,145);">See all my reviews</a></div> </div> <div style="clear:both;"> </div> </div> <div class="tiny" style="font-size:x-small;margin-bottom:.5em;"><b><span class="h3color tiny" style="color:rgb(228,121,17);">This review is from: </span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/The-Forest-Portal-Melody-Dempsey/dp/1448979005/ref=cm_cr_pr_orig_subj" style="color:rgb(0,75,145);">The Forest Portal (Paperback)</a></b></div> <div class="reviewText">Melody Dempsey's young adult novel, The Forest Portal, is a story about three teens, Cam, Collette, and Taden, who discover a magical portal into the past. They travel back to the early 1900s and come across an injustice. The unforeseen problem is it has to do with Cam and Collette's family. If they change the past, it could ruin their future. Emotions run high, and choices are made. However, the teens have to deal with the consequences, forever.<br /><br /> The characters are flawed and relatable. The plot has twists and turns. It's an easy and engaging read. 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