Monthly Archives: May 2016

Partying, Publishing, unPacking

Posted on May 31, 2016 by Mary Fran Says

I took the day off from blogging yesterday. I hope you were too busy enjoying the day with friends, family, meals, memories, fun & sun to notice. Last stages of editing before pre-orders for Pocket Money will be available. STAY … Continue reading →

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Five Things I learned from my Writer’s Retreat

Posted on May 23, 2016 by Mary Fran Says

Ideas are easy. Coming up with new ideas for a story and developing a plan are easy. Verbalizing a synopsis of your story, or just telling it, is easy. Hitting the high points, introducing your characters, and bringing it all together in a … Continue reading →

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Five Things I Learned From Buying/Selling a House

Posted on May 16, 2016 by Mary Fran Says

Selling is the best! For as much as I will miss my old house, the neighbors and the neighborhood, it’s a relief to have sold it. Because… Buying is the best! Even though the processes of buying (can you say … Continue reading →

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Five Things I Learned in Milwaukee Last Week

Posted on May 9, 2016 by Mary Fran Says

According to the bartender at Murphy’s on the Marquette campus, Jeffrey Dahmer was quite the clever psychopath. I guess the last of his victims escaped, and went running naked down the street babbling incoherently. He had been injected with some kind of … Continue reading →

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Taking the Leap

Posted on May 2, 2016 by Mary Fran Says

Well, I did it. I uploaded my manuscript for publication. And I’m scared sh*tless. (what an odd term that is) Odd, but applicable. Scared. Sh*tless. According to the post, 10 Things That Will Happen When You Start Pursuing Your Dreams, … Continue reading →

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