Author Archives: Mary Fran Says

About Mary Fran Says

I am an artist, crafter, designer and writer. I enjoy working with mixed media-- applying visual and tactile manipulations to telling a story. Not a lot of market for that, though, :), so I'm focusing on short story submissions and novel completions. Yes, plural. Lots of beginnings, too many ideas, not enough focus.

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Posted on July 12, 2021 by Mary Fran Says

Hi, my name is Mary Lamphere and I’m a lonely writer. Even after so many, many months of very limited exposure, zero to no socialization, and hardly any work demands, I find myself struggling to finish a manuscript. I would have thought … Continue reading →

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And that’s all she wrote…

Posted on May 24, 2021 by Mary Fran Says

regarding the NYC Midnight Short Story Challenge. As you may recall, or click the link to read anew, I made it through Round One with, The Bully King, incorporating the 3 requirements: Fairy Tale, Bully, and Acceleration. I advanced to … Continue reading →

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I Advanced to the Next Round

Posted on April 12, 2021 by Mary Fran Says

in the NYC Midnight Short Story Challenge! The first round of submissions were due back in January and results were posted last week. There were over 6000 entries in Round 1! Broken in groups of 25 or so, each group … Continue reading →

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Sometimes it’s the Big Things

Posted on February 22, 2021 by Mary Fran Says

You may remember a post I wrote about coffee creamers. It was May of 2020, we were barely into the covid lockdown, but it was already impacting our lives. I blogged about missing the little things like restaurant meet-ups with … Continue reading →

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A Book Review

Posted on February 1, 2021 by Mary Fran Says

I am constantly searching for a good read. For inspiration, instruction, or just to pass the time. I appreciate recommendations in general. But I REALLY love a recommendation that comes with an, “I loved this book and I think you’ll … Continue reading →

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WELCOME TO THE NEW YEAR!

Posted on January 4, 2021 by Mary Fran Says

I’m not sure any year has been as anticipated (in my lifetime) as 2021.Congratulations, we made it.What that actually means remains to be seen…2020 didn’t get rough until mid-March. Not to be a pessimist, but there’s still time for this … Continue reading →

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Gifts and Gratitude

Posted on December 28, 2020 by Mary Fran Says

This post is about the “gifts” that stay with you, that leave an abiding and memorable impression. Just the good ones, lol. After the year we’ve had, we could use some positive and lasting inspiration. Please take the time to … Continue reading →

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WE HAVE A WINNER!

Posted on December 21, 2020 by Mary Fran Says

TODAY MAKES 500! I can’t even believe it! FIVE HUNDRED POSTS! Thank you to the readers who submitted blog titles to the contest. I was both impressed and amazed at some of the selections. Match Game, a post from July … Continue reading →

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Easy as One, Two…

Posted on December 14, 2020 by Mary Fran Says

ONE Don’t forget to leave me a message with the TITLE of one of my blog posts so you’ll be entered into a drawing for a FIFTY DOLLAR PRIZE! Simply comment wherever you see this post or email me at … Continue reading →

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You could WIN!

Posted on December 7, 2020 by Mary Fran Says

You may remember way back in June, I posted my 443rd blog.Today’s post is #498…I’M ALMOST TO FIVE HUNDRED! In honor of reaching this goal, I’m hosting a contest. My 500th post will feature a WINNER. That winner could be … Continue reading →

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