by Mary | Sep 23, 2014 | Uncategorized
Jewish life is full of traditions and this is one of mine. Two years have gone by since the passing of my brother’s fiancee, Jeanne Valentino. Richard wants me to re-post this blog, and we both ask you to read it again. Shana Tova! ...
by Mary | Jul 7, 2014 | Uncategorized
Reviewed for the Washington Post by Mary Doria Russell The worldwide success of the Harry Potter series has led to a great emphasis on Young Adult crossover novels in contemporary publishing. Wizards, werewolves, vampires and teen warriors have dominated sales for...
by Mary | Jun 13, 2014 | Uncategorized
1. CHOICES In her closet, descending wardrobes: 14 Petite, Medium, Small She has reached her goal weight on the Ovarian Cancer Diet Plan Proud to be lighter, at last, than the daughter who was slim in youth and toned in middle age. In her kitchen: A...
by Mary | Mar 17, 2014 | Uncategorized
We’ve been having some trouble with the website and this blog entry failed to post a couple of weeks ago. Let’s see if it works this time! Reviewed for the Washington Post by Mary Doria Russell (March 17, 2014). When Theodore Roosevelt left the White House...
by Mary | Feb 6, 2014 | Uncategorized
This morning, my friend Susan Petrone posted this on Facebook: Financial advisers always say to “pay yourself first,” i.e., put something into your savings first and then pay your bills. I’m off one day a week and it’s supposed to be my writing...
by Mary | Nov 23, 2013 | Uncategorized
…for shameless commercial self-promotion! Order any of my novels from Mac’s Backs and you can have them personalized for gift-giving. Mac’s Backs a locally-owned Cleveland Heights, Ohio, bookstore, but they ship anywhere. Tell us how you want me to...
