Category Archives: life

Change, a New Novel, an Author Talk, & Free Audiobooks

Posted on September 3, 2020 by Mary Rowen

It’s September, and like every month since March 2020, things don’t feel normal or safe. COVID-19 rages; police continue to brutalize Black and Brown people; far too little is being done to combat climate change. In 2016, the majority of … Continue reading →

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A New Day for LEAVING THE BEACH

Posted on June 24, 2019 by Mary Rowen

Readers, I have some exciting news to share: after being out of print for almost three years, my novel Leaving the Beach is available once more, thanks to the wonderful people at Evolved Publishing. Leaving the Beach took an unplanned vacation … Continue reading →

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Two Oars Cutting the Water

Posted on May 15, 2017 by Mary Rowen

Originally posted on tin hats:
(Dedicated to Teresa and Marshall.) I have never loved until now.  For years the word scarcely escaped my lips.  Women would wait and still they waited until I was no more.  In my family I…

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Parenting the College Bound Teen: Guest Post by Beth Schulman

Posted on April 28, 2016 by Mary Rowen

I love this guest post by fellow Gravity Imprint author Beth Schulman. It contains some great information about raising teenagers, and as my own kids get closer to college age, I can really relate! Many thanks to Beth for sharing … 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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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 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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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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The Karma of Found Art

Posted on September 11, 2015 by Mary Rowen

Original paintings are treasures to me. I don’t care about their financial “value.” What I love is staring at them for moments or hours, appreciating the effort and dedication of the artist. After all, each brushstroke was done deliberately, by … Continue reading →

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