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Writing Without a Publisher and Biking the Rail Trail

Posted on June 3, 2016 by Mary Rowen

Like lots of writers, I’m a runner too. I’m not sure why so many people who love banging out words are also drawn to the often mundane process of putting one foot in front of the other—over and over again—but … 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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How Do You Know When You’ve “Made It” as a Writer?

Posted on October 30, 2015 by Mary Rowen

Has it happened to you? Have you “made it” as a writer? I have! But before you read on, please note the quotation marks around the words made it. Because…well, you’ll understand soon if you don’t already. Here’s my story. … Continue reading →

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Miracles Happen: #MusicTuesday Guest Post by Anesa Miller

Posted on March 17, 2015 by Mary Rowen

Please welcome poet and novelist Anesa Miller to my blog today. This is a really beautiful post, and I’m grateful to Anesa for sharing it. —————————————————————————————————- You mean they didn’t fly off the shelves, after all? Way back in a … 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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