Category Archives: promos

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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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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Book Lover’s Blog Hop–Your Free Gift is Below!

Posted on December 17, 2014 by Mary Rowen

Can it really be that the holidays are upon us? How does this happen every year? Since I was a teenager, I’ve been promising myself that I’d shop early so I could relax and enjoy the season. But it’s never … Continue reading →

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#BlackFriday-#CyberMonday LIVING BY EAR is #99cents

Posted on November 28, 2014 by Mary Rowen

Dear Readers, If you’re shopping from home and looking for a great gift for a woman (or yourself!), the Kindle version of LIVING BY EAR is having its first ever $.99 cent promo. The promo runs from Black Friday through … Continue reading →

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Lovely Review of Living by Ear from Jersey Girl Book Reviews

Posted on November 17, 2014 by Mary Rowen

Many thanks to Kathleen at Jersey Girl Book Reviews for her terrific review of Living by Ear.  You can read it here.   Also, this is the final day to enter the contest for a paperback copy of Living by … Continue reading →

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Days 2 & 3 of Living by Ear Blog Tour

Posted on November 11, 2014 by Mary Rowen

The Living by Ear blog tour went on a brief hiatus yesterday, but today it’s back with extra power! Instead of one blog review, there are two: one from Two Children and a Migraine, and one from Storm Goddess Book Reviews! … Continue reading →

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Blog Tour for Living by Ear! Plus Rafflecopter Giveaway

Posted on November 10, 2014 by Mary Rowen

Dear Readers, This is a big day for me, as it’s launch day for the Living by Ear blog tour. A whole bunch of wonderful bloggers have been kind enough to read and review the novel, and they’ll be posting … Continue reading →

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Leaving the Beach $.99 Sale–October 2, 3 & 4

Posted on October 2, 2014 by Mary Rowen

Hi All, If you haven’t had a chance to read Leaving the Beach, this is a good time to check it out. It’s on a three-day sale starting today (October 2, 3 & 4). Just $.99 for Kindle and Nook. … Continue reading →

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Goodreads Giveaway: Win a Paperback Copy of Living by Ear

Posted on September 23, 2014 by Mary Rowen

Hi Readers, Just a quick post today to let you know that there’s a giveaway on Goodreads for a paperback copy of Living by Ear. The giveaway runs until  November 3rd, but if you’re interested, you might want to sign … Continue reading →

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Living by Ear Giveaway & Listening Party, Day 3 with #FranzFerdinand

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Mary Rowen

OK, we’re now more than halfway through the party, and it’s time for all you people who’ve been standing around or sitting down doing the head-bob to get on the dance floor. For those of you showing up very fashionably … Continue reading →

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