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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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THE OBOE AND I: #MusicTuesday Guest Post by Judith Works

Posted on March 24, 2015 by Mary Rowen

Today’s post is shared by the wonderful Judith Works, and it’s about a somewhat unusual musical instrument: the oboe. I must admit that I shed a tear at the end, but also thoroughly enjoyed reading it. ———————————————————————————————————- What the heck … Continue reading →

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Treble in Paradise: #MusicTuesday Guest Post by Lori Myers

Posted on March 10, 2015 by Mary Rowen

I love today’s Music Tuesday guest post, not only because I learned a lot from it, but also because it’s about an instrument most of us have never played: the accordion. Many thanks to Lori Myers for this unique piece. … Continue reading →

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How Did THAT Slip In? The Subconscious Realities that can Sneak into Novels

Posted on March 2, 2015 by Mary Rowen

I’ve completed and published two novels, while a third is currently being revised. All three stories involve women of various ages figuring out their lives and what they really want. Which I guess makes sense, as I feel like I’m … Continue reading →

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#MusicTuesday: Vanessa de Largie on Staying Connected to her Late Parents Through Music

Posted on February 24, 2015 by Mary Rowen

Is it Tuesday again? This week has really flown by! Today, I’m happy to welcome Australian author and actress Vanessa de Largie to my blog. This is a poignant post that I think many readers will relate to. Thank you, … Continue reading →

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That’s Life: #MusicTuesday Guest Post by Author Brandy Jellum

Posted on February 10, 2015 by Mary Rowen

Today, author Brandy Jellum takes the floor for Music Tuesday. Thanks, Brandy, for stopping by! ———————————————————————————————————- Frank Sinatra, Harry Belafonte, The Beatles, The Temptations, The Marvelettes, Diana Ross, The Dixie Cups, and Captain & Tennille. What do all these things … Continue reading →

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#MusicTuesday with Penelope Brown: Pastel Pink at a Metallica Concert?

Posted on February 3, 2015 by Mary Rowen

Today, I welcome a new friend, Booktrope author Penelope Brown, as my guest for Music Tuesday. Thanks for stopping by, Penelope! ———————————————————————————————————- As a child, I would record music from MTV and VH1. I would spend countless hours putting together … Continue reading →

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You’re Too Old To Listen To That: #MusicTuesday Guest Post by Keisha Page

Posted on January 20, 2015 by Mary Rowen

My guest for #MusicTuesday is author Keisha Page. In addition to being a great writer, Keisha is also my marketing person at Booktrope, and I’m so happy to be able to share her post today. ———————————————————————————————————- I’m going to tell … Continue reading →

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Songs of Paper: #MusicTuesday Guest Post by Duke Miller

Posted on January 13, 2015 by Mary Rowen

Today, I’m thrilled to have Duke Miller as a guest for Music Tuesday. “Songs of Paper” is an excerpt from his forthcoming book, On Damaged Ground. ———————————————————————————————————- I dedicate this story to Pantopicon. She is a writer working at Wattpad.com … Continue reading →

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A Truly Humiliating Experience: #MusicTuesday Guest Post by Arleen Williams

Posted on January 6, 2015 by Mary Rowen

Arleen Williams joins us today for Music Tuesday with a post about music and parenting. Thank you so much, Arleen, for sharing this! ———————————————————————————————————- I am not a music person. My office is silent when I plan classes or grade … Continue reading →

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