Category Archives: Let’s talk about Books!

Ownership by Association

Posted on June 5, 2023 by Mary Fran Says

This ‘ownership’ is a connection you feel to something or someone based on a simple exchange. A crossing of paths, comment in passing, or random shared experience. That encounter becomes an object of emotional permanence. My good friend and fellow … Continue reading →

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Reading Stories

Posted on February 20, 2023 by Mary Fran Says

I’ve been holding onto this post idea for awhile now, waiting for a third entry. You know how I am with the power of 3, lol. This is a fun subject because the title works both ways–it’s about the stories … Continue reading →

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3 Sentence Review: Later

Posted on March 28, 2022 by Mary Fran Says

The first ending of Later, a pretty good “I-see-dead-people” ghost story by Stephen King, was satisfying. The second ending of this easy to read genre mash-up was expected. The third ending was disconcerting, gratuitous, and unnecessary. Full Title : LaterAuthor: … Continue reading →

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3 Sentence Review: The Line

Posted on February 21, 2022 by Mary Fran Says

I thought the themes of Southern magic, romance, and humor were entertainingly woven into an engaging story and I was happy to discover this is book one in a four book series. I ‘read’ it on audio and the narrator, … Continue reading →

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A Stranger’s Child, my new book!

Posted on March 21, 2018 by Mary Fran Says

My new book is NOW AVAILABLE! You can buy A Stranger’s Child in paperback or in ebook, through Amazon and Kindle. After a young woman loses her estranged parents in a tragic accident, she embarks on a journey that reveals her … Continue reading →

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Turtles All the Way Down – a book review

Posted on November 6, 2017 by Mary Fran Says

I recently completed reading the latest John Green novel, Turtles All the Way Down. I saw an ad for my local DeKalb Book World saying they had a limited amount of author signed copies. I had seen John speak several … Continue reading →

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FREE EBOOK!*

Posted on May 22, 2017 by Mary Fran Says

In honor of today’s date, May 22, I’m offering my debut novel, Pocket Money, for free. (*this offer has expired) Click here to go to the Amazon page for your free download. What happened on May 22, 1982 that continues … Continue reading →

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