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Change, a New Novel, an Author Talk, & Free Audiobooks

Posted on September 3, 2020 by Mary Rowen

It’s September, and like every month since March 2020, things don’t feel normal or safe. COVID-19 rages; police continue to brutalize Black and Brown people; far too little is being done to combat climate change. In 2016, the majority of … Continue reading →

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GUEST POST BY DANE COBAIN—VANITY SEARCHES: AN AUTHOR’S BEST FRIEND

Posted on March 31, 2017 by Mary Rowen

Today, I’m pleased to welcome Dane Cobain back to my blog. Dane’s an independent UK poet, musician, and storyteller with a passion for language and learning. He also enjoys reviewing books and sharing tips to assist people in their writing … Continue reading →

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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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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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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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Read a Good Book? Or One You Didn’t Like? Speak Out!

Posted on September 18, 2015 by Mary Rowen

Well over a year ago, I found myself sitting in an independent bookstore on a Saturday morning at 10 a.m., behind a stack of books and a dish of peppermints. The owner had invited me to do a two-hour signing … Continue reading →

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Today I’m a Guest on February Grace’s Clockwork Conversations….

Posted on July 8, 2015 by Mary Rowen

Very honored–thanks February! It was so much fun chatting about life, books, college, music, and various other things. Read the post here: http://clockworkconversations.blogspot.com/2015/07/conversation-39-author-mary-rowen.html

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Meet Writer February Grace and her New Book, WISHING CROSS STATION

Posted on June 25, 2015 by Mary Rowen

Happy Wednesday, blog readers. Today, my guest is the wonderful and talented author February Grace, who recently released a brand new book. So without further ado, let’s get started! MR: Hi February! I’m so happy to have you on the … Continue reading →

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Is ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK Today’s M*A*S*H?

Posted on June 19, 2015 by Mary Rowen

The other day, I saw a picture of Uzo Aduba in the newspaper and immediately thought Crazy Eyes, the name of the character she plays on Orange is the New Black. In my pre-coffee haze, I tried to recall Crazy … Continue reading →

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Mercury Retrograde and Darrell Martinie (the Cosmic Muffin)

Posted on June 5, 2015 by Mary Rowen

  Let me start by saying that I know next to nothing about astrology. And by next to nothing, I mean as close to nothing as a person can get. In fact, the only thing I know about astrology is … Continue reading →

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