Category Archives: music

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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LIVING BY EAR–3rd Time Charm

Posted on November 15, 2019 by Mary Rowen

After I “finished” writing Living by Ear in 2012, I “self-published” it in 2013. Little did I know that LBE was not complete. And “self-published” was far from an accurate term, because so many amazing people were involved in that … Continue reading →

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Music Tuesday! Guest Post by Julie M. Casey–Vintage Jazz and Blues: A New Orleans Treasure

Posted on November 29, 2016 by Mary Rowen

Dear readers, Music Tuesday has been on vacation for a while, but it’s back this week with a terrific piece by American writer and poet Julie M. Casey. You can learn more about Julie in her bio below, but first, … 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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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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Rain and the Radio

Posted on October 13, 2015 by Mary Rowen

What is it about a rainy day in autumn that resurrects sad memories in a pretty way? Is it the dull, brooding mirror of the pavement? Or the resolute fall flowers on the curb, standing up to the wind and … Continue reading →

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Summer Playlist for Sunny Days, Stormy Nights, and Roadtrips

Posted on July 3, 2015 by Mary Rowen

It’s July 3rd, and it finally feels like summer has hit New England. Maybe it’s just me—I’ve been hacking away at a dark, “wintery” novel—but I don’t think so. The weather simply hasn’t been typical of summer until now. Yes, … Continue reading →

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Music and Writing: Guest Post by K. Williams for #MusicTuesday

Posted on May 5, 2015 by Mary Rowen

It’s been a couple of weeks since I’ve had a guest for #MusicTuesday, and I’m very happy to have K. Williams today. ———————————————————————————————————- Music and Writing go together like peanut butter and jelly. Until recently, I thought I was the … Continue reading →

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The Weird Differences Between Lyrics and Poetry: #MusicTuesday Guest Post by Dane Cobain

Posted on March 31, 2015 by Mary Rowen

Please welcome writer Dane Cobain to my blog today. If you ever thought song lyrics were just poetry set to music, I think you’ll find this post as compelling as I do. ———————————————————————————————————- The poetry scene is going through a … Continue reading →

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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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