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Why the Women’s Marches Were So Important

Posted on January 30, 2017 by Mary Rowen

My daughter and I decided to go to the Women’s March in D.C. almost as soon as we learned of its existence. But just a day or two later, I found out that plans for the event weren’t going smoothly. … Continue reading →

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March If You Want To. Wear What You Like.

Posted on January 13, 2017 by Mary Rowen

C’mon, people. Haven’t we had enough division already? So please, if you’re concerned about Trump and his attitudes toward women and women’s rights, stop saying divisive, disparaging things about the Women’s March on Washington. I understand that the March got … 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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Why I’m Going to the Women’s March on Washington

Posted on November 19, 2016 by Mary Rowen

As a lifetime Democrat and person with strong liberal beliefs, I felt deep despair when Trump won the 2016 election. It was shocking for all the obvious reasons, but also because under the Obama administration, I’d gotten quite complacent. 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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Domestic Violence Destroyed my Body Image (and Caused an Eating Disorder): Guest Post by Lindsay Fischer

Posted on April 14, 2016 by Mary Rowen

Welcome to another amazing guest post in the Gravity Imprint Blog Swap. Today, our guest is the wonderful and inspirational Lindsay Fischer. There’s more info about Lindsay, her work, and her book below, but first, here’s a post she’s shared … Continue reading →

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The Art Of Self Acceptance

Posted on March 14, 2016 by Mary Rowen

? Talking about our self-worth can be one of the toughest conversations we can have. Have you ever been asked to list your strengths, talents, and virtues without thinking about your accomplishments and level of intelligence? Would you be able to…

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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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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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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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