Category Archives: books

GUEST POST BY DANE COBAIN—VANITY SEARCHES: AN AUTHOR’S BEST FRIEND

Posted on March 31, 2017 by Mary Rowen

Today, I’m pleased to welcome Dane Cobain back to my blog. Dane’s an independent UK poet, musician, and storyteller with a passion for language and learning. He also enjoys reviewing books and sharing tips to assist people in their writing … Continue reading →

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Writing Without a Publisher and Biking the Rail Trail

Posted on June 3, 2016 by Mary Rowen

Like lots of writers, I’m a runner too. I’m not sure why so many people who love banging out words are also drawn to the often mundane process of putting one foot in front of the other—over and over again—but … Continue reading →

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Goodbye to Booktrope and Looking Ahead

Posted on May 5, 2016 by Mary Rowen

It was quite shock when I learned last Friday night that my publisher, Booktrope, is shutting down. Some people are angry, some are scared, but me, well, mostly I’m just sad. My friend Jan—fellow Troper and blogger—said it best, I … Continue reading →

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Anxiety Attacks: The Road to Coping Strategies: Guest Post by Joan Jessup

Posted on April 21, 2016 by Mary Rowen

Wow, another week has flown by and it’s time for yet another great guest post by a Gravity Imprint author. This week, I’m very excited to introduce you to Joan Jessup, who has just published the memoir Bipolar Goggles. There’s more … Continue reading →

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FREE Kindle Books (Including Mine) for Everyone–Until 11/14

Posted on November 10, 2015 by Mary Rowen

My publisher, Booktrope, in conjunction with Runaway Goodness, is giving away over 200 Kindle books this week in a promotion called Prefunk the Holidays. It’s a pretty amazing promotion, with books in almost every imaginable genre being given away, and … Continue reading →

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Read a Good Book? Or One You Didn’t Like? Speak Out!

Posted on September 18, 2015 by Mary Rowen

Well over a year ago, I found myself sitting in an independent bookstore on a Saturday morning at 10 a.m., behind a stack of books and a dish of peppermints. The owner had invited me to do a two-hour signing … Continue reading →

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Today I’m a Guest on February Grace’s Clockwork Conversations….

Posted on July 8, 2015 by Mary Rowen

Very honored–thanks February! It was so much fun chatting about life, books, college, music, and various other things. Read the post here: http://clockworkconversations.blogspot.com/2015/07/conversation-39-author-mary-rowen.html

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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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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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