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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.

Busking Really Can Lead to Stardom!

Posted on October 18, 2014 by Mary Rowen

If you’ve read my new novel, Living by Ear, you know it’s about a former street musician–also known as a busker–named Christine Daley, who made a name for herself in Boston in the 1990s. In the present-day part of the … Continue reading →

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Author Ina Zajac on Creating Characters, Spirituality, Domestic Violence & More

Posted on October 16, 2014 by Mary Rowen

Today, I’m so happy to feature one of my favorite new authors, Ina Zajac, on the blog. Ina’s novel, Please, Pretty Lights is a gritty story about a woman’s search for love and happiness in a world that has let … Continue reading →

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Leaving the Beach $.99 Sale–October 2, 3 & 4

Posted on October 2, 2014 by Mary Rowen

Hi All, If you haven’t had a chance to read Leaving the Beach, this is a good time to check it out. It’s on a three-day sale starting today (October 2, 3 & 4). Just $.99 for Kindle and Nook. … Continue reading →

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Goodreads Giveaway: Win a Paperback Copy of Living by Ear

Posted on September 23, 2014 by Mary Rowen

Hi Readers, Just a quick post today to let you know that there’s a giveaway on Goodreads for a paperback copy of Living by Ear. The giveaway runs until  November 3rd, but if you’re interested, you might want to sign … Continue reading →

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Interview with Author February Grace

Posted on September 22, 2014 by Mary Rowen

MR: Today, I’m very excited to have the lovely and talented February Grace as a guest on my blog. February, would you tell my readers a bit about yourself? FG: Hi! I’m February Grace, a writer, artist, poet, stargazer, and … Continue reading →

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Living by Ear Giveaway & Party: Day 4–Don’t Make Me Sing!

Posted on September 19, 2014 by Mary Rowen

Well, we’re nearing the end of a fun launch week, and the party is starting to spool down a bit. In fact, I think we might be reaching that point where some of the guests start breaking out the guitars … Continue reading →

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Living by Ear Giveaway & Listening Party, Day 3 with #FranzFerdinand

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Mary Rowen

OK, we’re now more than halfway through the party, and it’s time for all you people who’ve been standing around or sitting down doing the head-bob to get on the dance floor. For those of you showing up very fashionably … Continue reading →

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Living by Ear Giveaway & Listening Party, Day 2

Posted on September 17, 2014 by Mary Rowen

If you’re just joining the party now, let me update you briefly. We’re celebrating the re-launch of Living by Ear, a novel about music, Boston, family, divorce, and love. Yesterday’s post gives more information about the story, so I’ll cut to … Continue reading →

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Giveaway! Listening Party! Living by Ear has been Reborn!

Posted on September 16, 2014 by Mary Rowen

Dear Readers, Today, I’m thrilled to announce that Living by Ear is experiencing a rebirth. Thanks to my wonderful and innovative publisher, Booktrope, the book has been totally revamped with an edit and a gorgeous new cover. Living by Ear is … Continue reading →

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Rock On, Women!!

Posted on September 14, 2014 by Mary Rowen

Therefore, when I went out this past Friday night to see the Boston band The Vivs, I was almost overcome with emotion, partially because I realized how much my character, Chris Daley, (in the novel Living by Ear) could learn from them. The Vivs, you see, have a few things in common with Chris. But while Chris struggles and flounders, The Vivs don’t seem to be doing very much of that at all.
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