Author Archives: marymarvella

I Think I Missed the Picnic Making Gene.

Posted on May 27, 2020

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

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

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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Am I Famous Yet?

Posted on January 28, 2020

Mary Marvella Want my autograph?  Why, you ask? Didn’t you know? I Indie-published 8 novels and 2 novellas. That’s why. Not impressed? I contracted a book, and it has been published! Exciting news to me.  Still not impressed? I was … Continue reading →

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A Sale, a Prize, and Goals for 2020

Posted on December 31, 2019

For years I have been a writer, a tutor, an editor, and a writing coach. I seem to be editing more than I am writing or tutoring, I do have writing projects to finish.  I don’t make resolutions, but I … Continue reading →

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Just in time for Christmas: For the Love of Christmas!

Posted on December 6, 2019

Each short story shows what Christmas means to its characters. In “A Very Bella Thanksgiving”, a 4 year old child meets her extended family for the first time. A small town Christmas parade and a visit with Santa give her … Continue reading →

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SALE BOOKS ON SMASHWORDS.com

Posted on October 2, 2019

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