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I Need Human Contact.

Posted on August 27, 2020 by marymarvella

I spend all day at a computer keyboard Remember the Sci-fi, futuristic books and movies that had all learning virtual? Students used computers that presented lessons taught by robots or other AI. Disembodied voices came from nowhere to give commands … Continue reading →

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More Building Tension

Posted on July 23, 2020 by marymarvella

Margo’s Choice, Women’s Fiction, builds tension based on character flaws. Margo worries when she learns Jay, her EX, is coming back for their oldest daughter’s birthday. She doesn’t know Jay is retiring from the Marines and coming home to stay. … Continue reading →

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Choosing a Villain for a Story

Posted on May 13, 2020 by marymarvella

Mary Marvella A romantic suspense requires a bad guy, the person who threatens the hero and/or heroine. A great romantic suspense requires a strong and intriguing bad guy and a strong hero and heroine . In Protective Instincts, Book 1 … Continue reading →

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Creating Sexual Tension,#MFRWHooks

Posted on April 27, 2020 by marymarvella

Sexual Tension without a Single Kiss (YET) Mary Marvella Since I’m typing with one hand I thought I’d share an older blog. When I write sexual tension I hope my readers will want to push the heroine aside and take … Continue reading →

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Authors Give Back Sale at Smashwords

Posted on March 24, 2020 by marymarvella

Prices return to normal on April 20, 2020! 2 Free Books Check out these sales on Smashwords. Forever Love  FREE https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/57300 Nurse Sabrina Boyd’s life was just fine before Dr. Joe Walker, her cousin’s widower, returned home to South Georgia. … Continue reading →

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Besotted by Madison Michael

Posted on February 17, 2020 by marymarvella

Madison Michael is an indie publisher, blogger and the author of the Beguiling Bachelor Series as well as the novella Desire & Dessert, from her sizzling B&B Billionaire Bachelor series. A Chicago native and hopeless romantic, Maddy was raised on … Continue reading →

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A New Year and Books on Sale

Posted on December 31, 2019 by marymarvella

This year will be a year of change. I’m a writer, a tutor, an editor, and a writing coach. While I am editing more than I am writing or tutoring, I have writing projects to finish.  I don’t make resolutions, … Continue reading →

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My Hair and My Saliva Are Tattletales!

Posted on May 8, 2019 by marymarvella

Did you know that a stand of hair and spit on a Q-tip reveal your DNA and what your body needs and wants, as well as what it doesn’t like? I gave samples of these to a woman who promised … Continue reading →

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The Chirema of Arezzo MFRWAuthor

Posted on April 17, 2019 by marymarvella

I learn a lot when I tutor. This ancient bronze statue was the topic of a student’s most recent essay.  I think he might have an appearance in my demon series! The Chimera of Arezzo,  an Etruscan sculpture, survived from … Continue reading →

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Childhood Crush to True Love? MFRWHooks

Posted on April 9, 2019 by marymarvella

Today was a brussel sprouts kind of day.  I prepared mine in the oven with spices and butter. The good thing was that they tasted awesome. The bad thing was that I couldn’t eat just one serving!  I bought one … Continue reading →

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