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.

Dinnertime with Teens: a Poem

Posted on June 26, 2015 by Mary Rowen

An hour or so ago, the family was here. We ate and talked of school and politics, movies and summer plans. Someone told a joke. Someone laughed. Someone got mad. Everyone loaded the dishwasher.   It was the type of … Continue reading →

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Meet Writer February Grace and her New Book, WISHING CROSS STATION

Posted on June 25, 2015 by Mary Rowen

Happy Wednesday, blog readers. Today, my guest is the wonderful and talented author February Grace, who recently released a brand new book. So without further ado, let’s get started! MR: Hi February! I’m so happy to have you on the … Continue reading →

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Is ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK Today’s M*A*S*H?

Posted on June 19, 2015 by Mary Rowen

The other day, I saw a picture of Uzo Aduba in the newspaper and immediately thought Crazy Eyes, the name of the character she plays on Orange is the New Black. In my pre-coffee haze, I tried to recall Crazy … Continue reading →

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Pets, Loss, Sad Old Movie Characters, and Pesky Kids

Posted on June 12, 2015 by Mary Rowen

A little black and white cat is hopping around my living room, knocking things off the mantle and quietly testing the dog’s patience with his innocent, precocious behavior. He’s adorable, cuddly, and amusing. I should be smiling. But my heart … Continue reading →

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Featured Author: Cait Reynolds

Posted on June 10, 2015 by Mary Rowen

What’s on your reading list for summer? Don’t have that all sorted out yet? Well, if you, or someone you care about likes contemporary YA and Greek mythology too, I’ve got a recommendation for you: DOWNCAST, by Cait Reynolds. In … Continue reading →

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Mercury Retrograde and Darrell Martinie (the Cosmic Muffin)

Posted on June 5, 2015 by Mary Rowen

  Let me start by saying that I know next to nothing about astrology. And by next to nothing, I mean as close to nothing as a person can get. In fact, the only thing I know about astrology is … Continue reading →

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Can American Women Raised in the 70s Have Healthy Relationships With Food?

Posted on May 29, 2015 by Mary Rowen

When I was a kid, my family used to vacation at the same beach every summer. And, since several other families also vacationed there each year, we made some wonderful friends. But of course, there would always be a few … Continue reading →

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Ode to the Fisherman in the Woods

Posted on May 22, 2015 by Mary Rowen

This is a sad post that was supposed to be a joyful one. As in, I’d meant to write about the fisherman last week—when he still existed—and never got around to it. But now that he’s gone, I’m moved to … Continue reading →

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Truth Is the Best Answer in #Deflategate

Posted on May 15, 2015 by Mary Rowen

If you live in Boston—or anywhere in the U.S.—there’s a good chance that you’re at least “generally aware” of the “Deflategate” scandal involving the New England Patriots and their golden boy quarterback, Tom Brady. I’d like to say right off … Continue reading →

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Getting a Dog to Boost Your Immune System? Please Don’t!

Posted on May 8, 2015 by Mary Rowen

Out on the interwebs recently, I stumbled across an article about strengthening the human immune system. I can’t recall the website or the author of the article, but it mentioned some sensible, natural solutions. Things like eating healthier, exercising regularly, … Continue reading →

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