Monthly Archives: December 2014

Stay in with a Bunch of #Authors and #Books this New Year’s Eve

Posted on December 31, 2014 by Mary Rowen

Would you prefer to read a good book than go out on New Year’s Eve? Or maybe you’re just not in the mood for partying tonight? Well, here’s a way to have a little fun without ever leaving the comfort of … Continue reading →

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Words for Music: #MusicTuesday Guest Post by Kit Bakke

Posted on December 30, 2014 by Mary Rowen

Please welcome author Kit Bakke to my blog today. Kit is a Seattle author who loves travel and was active in the antiwar movement during the 1960s and 70s. She has also worked as a hospice nurse. One of my … Continue reading →

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American Tune: #MusicTuesday with Guest Blogger Tess Thompson

Posted on December 23, 2014 by Mary Rowen

Once again, it’s Music Tuesday, and our guest today is the lovely and talented Tess Thompson! Please welcome Tess to the blog. This is a great post, with special meaning for this time of year. ———————————————————————————– I don’t know a … Continue reading →

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Living By Ear by Mary Rowen

Posted on December 19, 2014 by Mary Rowen

Many thanks to the lovely book blog, A Woman’s Wisdom, for this review of Living by Ear. Happy holidays to all!

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Book Lover’s Blog Hop–Your Free Gift is Below!

Posted on December 17, 2014 by Mary Rowen

Can it really be that the holidays are upon us? How does this happen every year? Since I was a teenager, I’ve been promising myself that I’d shop early so I could relax and enjoy the season. But it’s never … Continue reading →

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Moved by Music: Lisa Gott is this Week’s #MusicTuesday Guest

Posted on December 16, 2014 by Mary Rowen

Please welcome Lisa Gott to the blog today! I hope you enjoy her post as much as I do! ———————————————————————————————————- My eyes were closed and my body gently swayed from side to side. My feet barely reached the pedals below. … Continue reading →

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Music and Freedom- #MusicTuesday Guest Post by February Grace

Posted on December 9, 2014 by Mary Rowen

  The Music Tuesday series continues with bestselling author February Grace. This post really resonates with me for many reasons, including the fact that “Do They Know It’s Christmas” is one of my very favorite Christmas songs. Thanks so much, … Continue reading →

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The Easiest Crockpot Vegetable Soup for 4

Posted on December 8, 2014 by Mary Rowen

Good morning! I don’t normally share recipes on this blog, but I just got in from walking the dog in 17 degree (F) weather, and decided to get out the crockpot and make some vegetable soup for dinner. My family … Continue reading →

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Music Tuesday: Guest Post by Carolyn Ridder Aspenson

Posted on December 2, 2014 by Mary Rowen

  Music Tuesday continues today with a great post by best-selling author Carolyn Ridder Aspenson. You can learn more about Carolyn and her books below. ~~~~~~~~~ It’s 1973. A seven year old me dances around the front room of my … Continue reading →

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The Struggling Artist: Balancing Writing with Parenthood by Mary Rowen

Posted on December 1, 2014 by Mary Rowen

Today, I’m honored to be part of Lisa Gott’s “Struggling Artist” blog series.

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