Melanie Holmes
About
Melanie Holmes is an award-winning author, speaker, educator, and lifelong travel enthusiast. Her previous four books focus on history, diversity, art, and family. Born and raised in rural northeast Illinois, she credits her mother with introducing her to the joy of the open road and credits her husband with helping her to collect three more decades of new travel episodes. To all who’ve asked about her road trips, 100 Things to Do in Illinois Before You Die holds the answers!
Press
Land of Lincoln bucket list: ‘100 Things to Do in Illinois Before You Die’ – Fox32
Local author Melaine Holmes talks about the inspiration for her new book, 100 Things to Do in Illinois Before You Die.
Find nearby fun with ‘100 Things to Do in Illinois” – Our Quad Cities
Sometimes locals have to entertain out of town relatives who ask, “what’s there to do around here?” Sometimes people just want a change of scenery for a day or two, not a full vacation. There are plenty of places to
‘100 Things to Do in Illinois Before You Die’ author to visit Reddick Library in Ottawa for talk – Shaw Local
100 Things to Do in Illinois Before You Die author Melanie Holmes will be giving a presentation Thursday, Feb. 22, at the Reddick Library in Ottawa.