Author Archives: marymarvella

Part 2 of the Up and Down Day!

Posted on January 12, 2021 by marymarvella

What happened to the dead battery? To get the significance of this story, check my blog on https://pinkfuzzyslippersauthors.wordpress.com/2021/01/11/one-of-those-up-and-down-days/. Tired but excited after a long and productive day Wednesday evening, despite having my jumped off twice, I backed into my garage. … Continue reading →

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Check Out this Workshop for Writers!

Posted on October 29, 2020 by marymarvella

If you find yourself wanting to skim your own book to get to the wonderful end or if you want to just write “And more stuff happens.” and the get to the good parts. Time for another course! Avoid that … Continue reading →

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Ringgold Fever!

Posted on September 17, 2020 by marymarvella

#outofthehouse!

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I Don’t Need an Editor.

Posted on September 14, 2020 by marymarvella

I’ve heard that often and have even said it. I was wrong! I recently took a manuscript I had planned to update and load to create print books. The story was dear to my heart and filled with love and … Continue reading →

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In the Time of Change

Posted on August 27, 2020 by marymarvella

Virtual everything! Remember the Sci-fi, futuristic books and movies that had all learning virtual? Students used computers that presented lessons taught by robots or other AI. Disembodied voices came from nowhere to give commands or request information.  That time might … Continue reading →

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My First In-person Interview

Posted on August 19, 2020 by marymarvella
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More Building Tension, Mary Marvella

Posted on July 15, 2020 by marymarvella

Margo’s Choice, Women’s Fiction, builds tension based on character flaws. Margo worries when she learns Jay, her EX, is coming back for their oldest daughter’s birthday. She doesn’t know Jay is retiring from the Marines and coming home to stay. … Continue reading →

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I Think I Missed the Picnic Making Gene.

Posted on May 27, 2020 by marymarvella

Does your family go on picnics? We didn’t make a big deal of them. Mama packed sandwiches and took jugs of sweet tea when we went swimming. We did have coolers. Cups or glasses? Aluminum tumblers, I think. Who remembers? … Continue reading →

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Antecedent or part of a family member's title or "name".

Posted on March 24, 2020 by marymarvella

In case you have questions about commas.Maggie, my cousin, annoys everyone.My cousin Maggie annoys everyone.One of my cousins, Maggie, annoys everyone. Maggie, my cousin, has an antecedent. Cousin is the antecedent for Maggie. Cousin renames Maggie Note the comma before … Continue reading →

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The White House Wedding by Seelie Kay

Posted on February 17, 2020 by marymarvella

When politics interferes with love, can love survive? Getting married isn’t easy when your father’s the President of the United States! After reluctantly agreeing to a White House wedding, Sarah Lee Pearson, the president’s daughter, finds herself swept into a … Continue reading →

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