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.

So Much Fun–I Was a Guest on an Upgrade Your Story Podcast!

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Mary Rowen

Today’s post is an audio post, as I was lucky enough to be a guest on the wonderful Ally Bishop’s podcast series called Upgrade Your Story. We chatted about all kinds of things, including books, authors, music, eating disorders, and … Continue reading →

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Sharing the Vision–One Pair of Binoculars at a Time

Posted on July 28, 2014 by Mary Rowen

If you’re a music lover of a certain age, you’ve probably been to a few—or more than a few—rock concerts during which more than just good energy was being passed around. You know what I mean. You’d be standing there … Continue reading →

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Publishing Advice from Literary Agent Extraordinaire April Eberhardt

Posted on July 14, 2014 by Mary Rowen

Today, I’m thrilled to welcome my wonderful literary agent, April Eberhardt to my blog! MR: Welcome April! It’s an honor to have you here today. AE: Thanks, Mary! MR: So April, you’re known in the literary world as a “literary change … Continue reading →

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Book Signing/Reading from Leaving the Beach, July 19 in Winthrop, MA

Posted on July 11, 2014 by Mary Rowen

Hi Friends, Next Saturday, July 19th, I’ll be doing a book signing and reading from Leaving the Beach at the Winthrop Book Depot and Cafe. I’m really excited about this, as much of Leaving the Beach is set in Winthrop. … Continue reading →

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The Indie Spirit is Alive and Well in Montreal

Posted on July 7, 2014 by Mary Rowen

It might seem a bit ironic to be writing about the independent spirit in Montreal as July 4th weekend winds down here in the States. But my family spent four days in Montreal last week, and wow! I won’t bother … Continue reading →

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

Posted on June 30, 2014 by Mary Rowen

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

Posted on June 17, 2014 by Mary Rowen

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

Posted on June 16, 2014 by Mary Rowen

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

Posted on June 12, 2014 by Mary Rowen

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

Posted on June 5, 2014 by Mary Rowen

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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