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.

Overcoming Another Kind of Addiction

Posted on April 7, 2016 by Mary Rowen

Please welcome fellow Gravity Imprint writer Dana Leipold to my blog today. Many Gravity writers are participating in a blog swap over the next few weeks, and I’m thrilled to have Dana as my first guest. You can read Dana’s … Continue reading →

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The Art Of Self Acceptance

Posted on March 14, 2016 by Mary Rowen

? Talking about our self-worth can be one of the toughest conversations we can have. Have you ever been asked to list your strengths, talents, and virtues without thinking about your accomplishments and level of intelligence? Would you be able to…

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Throwback Writing with Scarlet Darkwood

Posted on February 27, 2016 by Mary Rowen

Today marks the third installation in the Throwback Writing series. Throwback writing is stuff written in a younger, more innocent time. Just as we might look at a photo of an adult friend as a child and recognize certain features, so we … Continue reading →

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Throwback Poetry with Jackie Cioffa

Posted on February 11, 2016 by Mary Rowen

Recently, I found some old college poetry and began to wonder what the early work of other writers might be like. So I launched this Throwback Writing series. This week, I’m so happy to feature a wonderful writer and wonderful … Continue reading →

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The Return of Music Tuesday with Cathy L. Mason

Posted on February 2, 2016 by Mary Rowen

Readers, I’m thrilled to bring back the popular Music Tuesday blog series with a wonderful author I’ve recently met. Her name is Cathy L. Mason, and this is a beautiful and sad story about how music influenced her relationship with … Continue reading →

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Throwback Writing: New Blog Series, Submissions Welcome

Posted on January 22, 2016 by Mary Rowen

Last week, I went hunting through my attic for Davie Bowie memorabilia. I was writing an essay on Bowie–one of my favorite musicians of all time–and wanted to add some pictures. Well, I did find a few things, and you … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Blogs of 2015—Part 1

Posted on January 3, 2016 by Mary Rowen

Hello and happy 2016! I hope you’re looking forward to a year of peace, fun and good reading too. I haven’t been around this space as much as usual lately, as things have been a bit crazy. Life, right? But … Continue reading →

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(De)Caffeinated Confessions Writing Competition Prize List

Posted on December 4, 2015 by Mary Rowen

If you enjoy writing and want to help a great cause, this competition may be for you. Check it out. It’s open to all ages too–kids are welcome!

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3 Day Quote Challenge: Awareness

Posted on November 20, 2015 by Mary Rowen

The other day, one of my favorite people and bloggers, Stephanie Ortez, challenged me to write three consecutive blog posts about awareness, using relevant quotes. I’m not sure if I’ll manage to write all three, but I’m giving it a … Continue reading →

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Go See Jonathan Richman if You Can!

Posted on November 13, 2015 by Mary Rowen

If you’ve watched Jonathan Richman play live, you don’t need to read this post. You already know why seeing him is a life-affirming experience like no other, and if you live near any of his upcoming tour dates, perhaps you’ve … Continue reading →

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