Tag Archives: Booktrope

Cover Reveal! A Beautiful Facelift for Living by Ear!

Posted on September 5, 2014 by Mary Rowen

Today, I’m finally able to reveal the new cover for Living by Ear, designed by the brilliant Greg Simanson. The entire book has gotten a facelift–including a bit of an edit–from my wonderful publisher, Booktrope. Thank you a million times to … Continue reading →

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A Decent Woman: Interview with Author Eleanor Parker Sapia

Posted on September 4, 2014 by Mary Rowen

Today, it’s very exciting to have Eleanor Parkia Sapia as a guest to interview. This is becoming my favorite part of blogging. It’s so much fun getting to know other authors. MR: Eleanor! It’s lovely of you to drop by! … Continue reading →

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Publishing Advice from Literary Agent Extraordinaire April Eberhardt

Posted on July 14, 2014 by Mary Rowen

Today, I’m thrilled to welcome my wonderful literary agent, April Eberhardt to my blog! MR: Welcome April! It’s an honor to have you here today. AE: Thanks, Mary! MR: So April, you’re known in the literary world as a “literary change … Continue reading →

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Kurt Cobain, Leaving the Beach, and Meeting the Best Guy Ever

Posted on March 25, 2014 by Mary Rowen

The best way to begin this story is to go back to a Saturday night in April of 1994—April 23rd, to be exact—about two weeks after Kurt Cobain’s suicide. The news of his death had shaken me pretty deeply, as, … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Songs From the Phenomenal Nothing by Steven Luna

Posted on January 30, 2014 by Mary Rowen

I liked Songs From the Phenomenal Nothing by Steven Luna from the very first page. Tyler, the main character, is extremely believable as a grieving teenager trying to figure himself out. His mom died recently; he’s a gifted musician in … Continue reading →

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How I Got Rid of my Eating Disorder—for Good

Posted on January 24, 2014 by Mary Rowen

Eating disorders (EDs) were introduced to me through a magazine article I read in high school. The article was about models suffering from anorexia and bulimia, and its obvious goal was to instruct on the dangers of these illnesses. But … Continue reading →

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