Author Archives: Marion

The Sitting Room

Posted on June 10, 2022 by Marion

The Sitting Room is a national treasure tucked away in a modest tract home in a rural part of Sonoma County. This library/archive/meeting space devoted to literary works by women had a birthday celebration on June 4, which included an … Continue reading →

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Pride Month is Here

Posted on June 1, 2022 by Marion
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Golden Rifts is Out!

Posted on May 27, 2022 by Marion

Golden Rifts, Book Three in the Copper Road series, is out in the world! Erin, Trevian and their allies from the Copper Coalition explore the mysterious abandoned complex at Orchard Hill and uncover dangerous secrets. Loyalties are tested and paranoia … Continue reading →

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Making Mocktails; Everything but the Soda

Posted on May 20, 2022 by Marion

Saturday’s mocktails were made “from a mix,” anathema to mixologists everywhere, but it wasn’t bought in a store. It didn’t sit in a bottle on a shelf for days or weeks. I mixed it myself the day before the book … Continue reading →

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Book Party Recap!

Posted on May 16, 2022 by Marion

The May 14th book party was wonderful! People had so many options that glorious Saturday; to go to parks or the ocean, have a picnic, or show up to demonstrate for women’s rights, as many, many people did just one … Continue reading →

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Timing Isn’t Everything, But It’s a Lot

Posted on May 10, 2022 by Marion

When I’m having difficulty with something in a work in progress, I get hyper-aware of that issue in any book I’m reading. I’m not talking about big overarching issues like character motivations or plot weaknesses (although, yes, those too). Right … Continue reading →

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Launch Party!

Posted on May 6, 2022 by Marion

On Saturday, May 14, at 1:30, Second Chances Used Books in Sebastopol is hosting a launch party for Comeuppance Served Cold! The store will have copies of the book for sale and I will be ready and eager to sign … Continue reading →

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COMEUPPANCE Gets a Thumbs-Up Regional Review

Posted on April 29, 2022 by Marion

Washington state’s Cascadia Daily News included Comeuppance Served Cold in a roundup of new paperbacks set in their home state. I’m in some intriguing company, and the reviewer clearly enjoyed the book. Here it is.

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Sampler Platter; Writing News

Posted on April 26, 2022 by Marion

Brandy has generously offered Second Chances as a venue for a book event (not exactly a launch), scheduled for May 14, at 1:30. More details to follow. Check the store’s Facebook page and mine for updates! (Teasers: I may be … Continue reading →

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Farewell, East West Cafe

Posted on April 21, 2022 by Marion

The East West Cafe in Sebastopol has been part of my life for 33 years, and it is closed. A new restaurant called The Lunch Box is moving into that Main Street space in the center of the block. The … Continue reading →

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