Monthly Archives: June 2014

Want the Denim Skirt Erin Wears in LEAVING THE BEACH? Here’s How to Make it

Don’t worry, this blog is not going to turn all DIY and crafty. I only know how to make a few things, so there wouldn’t be very many posts! However, if you’ve read Leaving the Beach, you might recall that … Continue reading

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DIY: Durable, Low-Cost, Homemade Bookmarks in 24 Hours or Less

As a newish writer, I’ve discovered how nice is is to have promotional bookmarks to give away at signings and other events. But I’m also not always the best planner. Last spring, therefore, the day before a book fair, I … Continue reading

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99 Cent Sale Today, 6/16. Leaving the Beach E-Book on Promo

The headline says it all. My novel, Leaving the Beach is on $.99 promo today. I hope you’ll check it out. What’s the book about? In a nutshell, it’s the story of a bulimic woman named Erin who truly believes it’s … Continue reading

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My Very First Print Interview for Leaving the Beach

Today, I’m so honored to be featured in the Winthrop Transcript. Reporter Cary Shuman was kind enough to interview me for his newspaper and write this great story. Here’s the headline and first two paragraphs: Former Resident Mary Rowen Authors … Continue reading

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Interview with Mary Rowen, Author of Leaving the Beach

Originally posted on The Writing Life Blog:
  Today, I am very pleased to host Mary Rowen, author of women’s fiction, Leaving the Beach. I’ve enjoyed getting to know Mary since I joined Booktrope, and admire her continued support and…

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