Author Archives: Mary Rowen

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About Mary Rowen

My three published novels, LEAVING THE BEACH (a 2016 IPPY Award winner), LIVING BY EAR, and IT DOESN'T HAVE TO BE THAT WAY focus on women figuring out who they are and what they want from life. Music and musicians have a way of finding their way into the stories. I live in the Boston area with my family and pets.

Stigma Fighters: Mary Rowen

Posted on January 25, 2015 by Mary Rowen

So honored to be featured on Stigma Fighters today. This was hard to write, as it’s about how bulimia changed my life in some sad ways. I do hope, though, that it may inspire someone with an eating disorder to … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Day Giveaway!

Posted on January 21, 2015 by Mary Rowen

Hi Friends! I’m very excited to be participating in this Valentine’s Day book giveaway! There are 40 different books you can win, including my two (#8, Living by Ear, and #9, Leaving the Beach). Please check them all out, then … Continue reading →

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You’re Too Old To Listen To That: #MusicTuesday Guest Post by Keisha Page

Posted on January 20, 2015 by Mary Rowen

My guest for #MusicTuesday is author Keisha Page. In addition to being a great writer, Keisha is also my marketing person at Booktrope, and I’m so happy to be able to share her post today. ———————————————————————————————————- I’m going to tell … Continue reading →

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Songs of Paper: #MusicTuesday Guest Post by Duke Miller

Posted on January 13, 2015 by Mary Rowen

Today, I’m thrilled to have Duke Miller as a guest for Music Tuesday. “Songs of Paper” is an excerpt from his forthcoming book, On Damaged Ground. ———————————————————————————————————- I dedicate this story to Pantopicon. She is a writer working at Wattpad.com … Continue reading →

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Does My Underwear Make Me Look Old?

Posted on January 12, 2015 by Mary Rowen

As I type this, I’m thinking, why? What’s the point of this post, and will anyone want to read it? It falls into several lame categories, such as TMI and Pathetic Navel Gazing. Or, more accurately, Pathetic Butt and Crotch … Continue reading →

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A Truly Humiliating Experience: #MusicTuesday Guest Post by Arleen Williams

Posted on January 6, 2015 by Mary Rowen

Arleen Williams joins us today for Music Tuesday with a post about music and parenting. Thank you so much, Arleen, for sharing this! ———————————————————————————————————- I am not a music person. My office is silent when I plan classes or grade … Continue reading →

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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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