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The Fine Line Between Fitness and Orthorexia

Posted on August 11, 2014 by Mary Rowen

Orthorexia—have you heard of it? I hadn’t until a couple of weeks ago. Or maybe I should say that I’d never heard the word orthorexia. But then an issue of Fitness magazine showed up in my mailbox. I have no … Continue reading →

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Sharing the Vision–One Pair of Binoculars at a Time

Posted on July 28, 2014 by Mary Rowen

If you’re a music lover of a certain age, you’ve probably been to a few—or more than a few—rock concerts during which more than just good energy was being passed around. You know what I mean. You’d be standing there … Continue reading →

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Book Signing/Reading from Leaving the Beach, July 19 in Winthrop, MA

Posted on July 11, 2014 by Mary Rowen

Hi Friends, Next Saturday, July 19th, I’ll be doing a book signing and reading from Leaving the Beach at the Winthrop Book Depot and Cafe. I’m really excited about this, as much of Leaving the Beach is set in Winthrop. … Continue reading →

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The Indie Spirit is Alive and Well in Montreal

Posted on July 7, 2014 by Mary Rowen

It might seem a bit ironic to be writing about the independent spirit in Montreal as July 4th weekend winds down here in the States. But my family spent four days in Montreal last week, and wow! I won’t bother … Continue reading →

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Want the Denim Skirt Erin Wears in LEAVING THE BEACH? Here’s How to Make it

Posted on June 30, 2014 by Mary Rowen

Don’t worry, this blog is not going to turn all DIY and crafty. I only know how to make a few things, so there wouldn’t be very many posts! However, if you’ve read Leaving the Beach, you might recall that … Continue reading →

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Interview with Mary Rowen, Author of Leaving the Beach

Posted on June 5, 2014 by Mary Rowen

Originally posted on The Writing Life Blog:
  Today, I am very pleased to host Mary Rowen, author of women’s fiction, Leaving the Beach. I’ve enjoyed getting to know Mary since I joined Booktrope, and admire her continued support and…

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This Week’s Giveaway: Has Your Life Been Changed by a Rock Musician?

Posted on May 29, 2014 by Mary Rowen

Erin Reardon, in Leaving the Beach, is heavily influenced by rock & roll icons. If you’ve read the book, you might argue that David Bowie has the biggest influence on her life. Others might disagree, saying it’s Bruce Springsteen, while … Continue reading →

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Craves the Angst Gives Leaving the Beach 4.5 Stars!!

Posted on May 28, 2014 by Mary Rowen

  I’m very excited and proud to say that Hazel over at Craves the Angst Book Reviews has given Leaving the Beach a wonderful writeup. Many thanks to Hazel for reading and writing about my work. Here’s a quick excerpt from … Continue reading →

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TAG! You’re Awesome! Blog Hop Game.

Posted on May 27, 2014 by Mary Rowen

I was lucky enough be tagged in a blog hop by Patricia Mann, my friend, fellow Booktrope author, and writer of the best-selling new novel, Is This All There Is? If you’re not familiar with the book, here’s part of … Continue reading →

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The Conundrum of Superficial Beauty

Posted on May 14, 2014 by Mary Rowen

I know I’ve been writing a lot about appearance and body image lately. It’s been on my mind more than usual, as my book, Leaving the Beach launched this week. The book—a novel—is about a woman who, among other things, … Continue reading →

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