Monthly Archives: April 2017

Coming soon…

Posted on April 25, 2017 by Mary Fran Says

I discussed my blog with people at the writers’ conference last week. “I blog every Monday,” I bragged. But this is the second week in a row that Monday has been missed. Ever diligent, Tuesday it is. My head is aswirl … Continue reading →

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Channeling the Chicago Blackhawks

Posted on April 18, 2017 by Mary Fran Says

Uh-oh. I seem to be in a bit of a funk. I forgot to blog yesterday. Much like the Blackhawks forgot to defend. It’s cool. It happens. Not three games in a row. But, whatever. I remembered about 11:10 last … Continue reading →

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And I’m LIVE!

Posted on April 12, 2017 by Mary Fran Says

My latest published work is now available on Kindle! Download Kinder Garden today! It’s a novella in the Kindle World of Mary O’Reilly Paranormal Mystery by author Terri Reid. Only $1.99, it’s a quick and satisfying read. You should totally download it, read … Continue reading →

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Feels like the first time…

Posted on April 10, 2017 by Mary Fran Says

I hit “enter” on the digital upload for my second publication* today. That’s some scary key pressing. Seeing as I’ve already done this BEFORE*, it shouldn’t be a big deal, right? WRONG. I suspect every time feels like the first time. Doubt … Continue reading →

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A Book Review for Dog Lovers

Posted on April 7, 2017 by Mary Fran Says

The latest in my Let’s Talk about Books, Baby review series: “Thanks to an unprecedented–and unaccredited–writing program, dogs everywhere are exposing their true inner lives through the power of poetry.” So opens, I Could Chew on This: And Other Poems … Continue reading →

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Freeing Time

Posted on April 3, 2017 by Mary Fran Says

I am cutting back on my obligations. I’m retiring from my voluntary career. After six years of dedication to In Print Professional Writers’ Organization, I’m stepping down. No longer on the board in any capacity, nor lingering in the peripheral … Continue reading →

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