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.

Miracles Happen: #MusicTuesday Guest Post by Anesa Miller

Posted on March 17, 2015 by Mary Rowen

Please welcome poet and novelist Anesa Miller to my blog today. This is a really beautiful post, and I’m grateful to Anesa for sharing it. —————————————————————————————————- You mean they didn’t fly off the shelves, after all? Way back in a … Continue reading →

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What Kind of #Dog is That?

Posted on March 15, 2015 by Mary Rowen

Two years ago, my family decided to get a dog. The kids were getting older and more responsible—they’d promised to walk, bathe, and clean up after the animal—and I’d wanted a dog for years too. Which is a good thing, … Continue reading →

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Treble in Paradise: #MusicTuesday Guest Post by Lori Myers

Posted on March 10, 2015 by Mary Rowen

I love today’s Music Tuesday guest post, not only because I learned a lot from it, but also because it’s about an instrument most of us have never played: the accordion. Many thanks to Lori Myers for this unique piece. … Continue reading →

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#InternationalWomensDay–a Post in Honor of my Mother & Grandmother

Posted on March 8, 2015 by Mary Rowen

Today, I’d like to celebrate two special women in my life: my mom, Joanne, and my maternal grandmother, Mary. My mother discovered she was pregnant with me the day of Mary’s wake. Hence, I was given her name, and believe … Continue reading →

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Rock & Roll All Night: Dave O’Leary’s Guest Post for #MusicTuesday

Posted on March 3, 2015 by Mary Rowen

Today, I’m very happy to have Seattle musician and music writer Dave O’Leary as a blog guest. Dave’s novel, The Music Book is also one of the best I’ve read recently. I recommend it highly to any music fan.———————————————————————————————————- When … Continue reading →

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How Did THAT Slip In? The Subconscious Realities that can Sneak into Novels

Posted on March 2, 2015 by Mary Rowen

I’ve completed and published two novels, while a third is currently being revised. All three stories involve women of various ages figuring out their lives and what they really want. Which I guess makes sense, as I feel like I’m … Continue reading →

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#MusicTuesday: Vanessa de Largie on Staying Connected to her Late Parents Through Music

Posted on February 24, 2015 by Mary Rowen

Is it Tuesday again? This week has really flown by! Today, I’m happy to welcome Australian author and actress Vanessa de Largie to my blog. This is a poignant post that I think many readers will relate to. Thank you, … Continue reading →

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Need a Perfect Song to Help you Write that Sex Scene? #MusicTuesday Guest Post by Sheri Williams

Posted on February 17, 2015 by Mary Rowen

Well, here’s a slightly new twist on #MusicTuesday. If you’re a writer looking for some inspiration to help you with that sex scene, this list just might be it. Thanks so much to Sheri Williams for this great post! ———————————————————————————————————- … Continue reading →

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That’s Life: #MusicTuesday Guest Post by Author Brandy Jellum

Posted on February 10, 2015 by Mary Rowen

Today, author Brandy Jellum takes the floor for Music Tuesday. Thanks, Brandy, for stopping by! ———————————————————————————————————- Frank Sinatra, Harry Belafonte, The Beatles, The Temptations, The Marvelettes, Diana Ross, The Dixie Cups, and Captain & Tennille. What do all these things … Continue reading →

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#MusicTuesday with Penelope Brown: Pastel Pink at a Metallica Concert?

Posted on February 3, 2015 by Mary Rowen

Today, I welcome a new friend, Booktrope author Penelope Brown, as my guest for Music Tuesday. Thanks for stopping by, Penelope! ———————————————————————————————————- As a child, I would record music from MTV and VH1. I would spend countless hours putting together … Continue reading →

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