by Mary | Nov 12, 2013 | Uncategorized
The Doc Holliday Memorial Fund at Smile Train just went over the $20,000 mark. That’s enough to repair clefts for 80 children. Catamaran Literary Review, with the first chapter of Epitaph, is on its way to Bob Price, Heather Elia, Paul and Emma Simpson, Ann...
by Mary | Nov 9, 2013 | DOC, EPITAPH, Smile Train, Uncategorized
It’s been published in the fall issue of the Catamaran Literary Reader. I have five copies of the magazine and will send them to the next five people who donate to the Doc Holliday Memorial Fund at Smile Train. Just click on the banner that’s on top left...
by Mary | Sep 30, 2013 | Uncategorized
There’s a whole lot to like in this debut novel. Here’s my review for The Washington Post.
by Mary | Sep 5, 2013 | Uncategorized
Jewish life is full of traditions, and this will be one of mine. A year has gone by since the passing of my brother Richard’s fiancee, Jeanne Valentino. Rich wants me to re-post this blog and we both ask you to read it again.
by Mary | Jun 7, 2013 | Uncategorized
Reader Sherri Byrand got in touch to ask how I’m doing with the diet and exercise since posting How Shallow Am I? back in March. Well, folks, this afternoon I am wearing jeans I bought five years ago, and my thanks for this go to Paula Roberts. Her Facebook...
by Mary | May 24, 2013 | Uncategorized
If there were any justice in the universe, Karen Joy Fowler would be as rich and famous as people who write tedious pornography or tell stories about boy wizards. Her sales figures do not reach the bazillion mark, but you may know her from The Jane Austen Book Club,...