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About Mary Martinez
Mary lives in Magna, a little town west of Salt Lake City, Utah. Together with her husband, she has six grown children, and six wonderful grandsons and five beautiful granddaughters. She loves to spend time with family and friends--she includes good books as friends!
Mary and her husband love to travel, especially to the Caribbean for relaxing, and Italy for the wine. And most recently she discovered she was Irish and Scottish, of course they had to visit Ireland and Scotland. Mary fell in love with both, but the green hills of Ireland felt like home. With the experience from the exotic places she has visited, she is able to fill her books with colorful descriptions of cities, painting a colorful backdrop for her characters. One of her favorite US destinations is New York/Brooklyn, where her beloved Beckett's live. When she visits, she can wander their neighborhoods, favorite parks, and visit their favorite pub, Putnum's.
They are avid concert ‘Ho’s’! Yes, they pretty much want to do them all. They love outdoor amphitheaters the best and attend as many during the warmer months as possible.
Mary writes mostly romantic suspense, romance, women's fiction, and she has just begun to dabble in young adult mystery. She is a member of Romance Writers of America (RWA). During her writing career she has been a conference coordinator, workshop presenter, and chapter president for the Utah Chapter of RWA. In 2007 she was presented with the Utah RWA service award in acknowledgment and appreciation for outstanding service. Mary has also participated in numerous library panels on writing and co-presented a workshop on writing a series at the League of Utah Writers conference.
Mary and her husband are also enthusiastic college football fans. They have season tickets to the UTES, University of Utah Football and they tailgate every game. They love tailgating so much, that they were married at a tailgating in 1999.
GO UTES!
Press kit available upon request. www.marymartinez.com
What reviewers are saying:
Beckett Series:
Amazon reviewer gave it 5 Stars: Excellent series with just the right balance of romance and suspense.
Chick Magnet:
Brenda from The Romance Studio, gives it 5 hearts and says: I highly recommend this book to all.
Classic Murder: Mr. Romance:
What a great book! This book is full of romance! The mystery is top-notch, also. This is a book to read and recommend. Reviewed by Stephanie Rollins for BookreviewsRus.com
Three Brides and a Dress:
Mav' at Coffee Time Romance - 4 cups ~~
What an utterly delightful story! Completely different from any of the books I have read until now.
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Author Updates
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Blog postWelcome to Mary's Garden where imagination blooms. Today's quote: When you wake up every day, you have two choices. You can either be positive or negative; an optimist or a pessimist. I choose to be an optimist. It’s all a matter of perspective.~~Harvey Mackay
This month has been a wild ride. And it's only the 18th. I've been sharing random reviews on social media, I decided to add them all to one blog. I'm overwhelmed with the responses from readers. I appreciate all my readers and1 week ago Read more -
Blog postWelcome to Mary's Garden where imagination blooms. First our daily quote:
A dream doesn't become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination and hard work.~~Colin Powell
It's release day for Deadly DeceptionSuspense/Mystery Book Blurb
A blink of an eye. That’s all it took for her life to change forever. After two years, Marcie Faraday still doesn’t believe the crash that took her family was an accident. She is determined to find the answers, even if th3 weeks ago Read more -
Blog postWelcome to Mary's Garden blog where imagination blooms! First, our quote of the day:
Those who have long enjoyed such privileges as we enjoy forget in time that men have died to win them.~~ Franklin D. Roosevelt
Into Something Good: Book 1 That Special Something Series by Stanalei Fletcher A poignant homecoming forms the foundation for new beginnings.
Blurb: Cayme Foster returns home to deal with her mom's fatal illness and is faced with memories and se4 weeks ago Read more -
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Blog postWelcome to Mary's Garden where imagination blooms. The quote of the day:
Be brave enough to live the life of your dreams according to your vision and purpose instead of the expectations and opinions of others.~~ Roy T. Bennett
I'm so excited, my book is done, edited, edited, edited, and edited again. It's ready to preorder and the official release day is JUNE 1, 2022.
The cover was officially revealed on May 17, 2022. And here it is!
Now a bit about the Book:1 month ago Read more -
Blog postWelcome to Mary's garden where imagination blooms. Happy Easter! Today's quote:May your day be full of joy, happiness, and peace. Today and always.
And here is my final Vlog on agents, but not my final Vlog😁.
Here's a little about my suspense that will be released on June first.
Deadly Deception
A blink of an eye. That’s all it took for her life to change forever. After two years, Marcie Faraday still doesn’t believe the crash that took her family was an acci2 months ago Read more -
Blog postWelcome to Mary's Garden where imagination blooms! And an Irish quote of the day!
May you get all your wishes but one so that you will always have something to strive for!
My husband and I met a few of our "Irish' friends to watch the annual (minus 2 years of Covid) parade. We live in Utah where the holiday is celebrated the Saturday before or the Saturday after.
As I'm Irish and I love being Irish and I've actually written an Irish tale, I thought I'd celebrate by g3 months ago Read more -
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Blog postWelcome to Mary's Garden Blog where imagination blooms. Our quote of the day is:
Always remember, you can only do ONE thing at a time. Don't stress trying to multitask, it never ends well. Pick one thing and when it's complete, you can move on to the next. ~~Unknown author~~
Here is Part III of my journey.
As mentioned in the Vlog, please, help me consider some titles of my new suspense/thriller I'm shopping around. Right now the working title is A Danger4 months ago Read more -
Blog postWelcome to Mary's Garden blog or today's Vlog. But first as always our quote of the day!
I have fallen in love with the imagination. And if you fall in love with the imagination, you understand that it is a free spirit. It will go anywhere and it can do anything.~~ Alice Walker
If you haven't watched the first part of my journey you can find it here: Journey to finding an Agent Part I
Thank you for joining me on this journey. Please visit our Two Authors, B5 months ago Read more -
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Blog postWelcome to Mary's Garden Blog. Today's quote:Imagination is the beginning of creation. You imagine what you desire, you will what you imagine and at
last you create what you will.~~ George Bernard Shaw
I'm looking for an agent to represent my newest book, A Dangerous Trial. I am taking you with me. I hope you enjoy the journey with me, you may enjoy it more than me if I don't manage to find one.
As always thank you for your support!MaryMartinez.com5 months ago Read more -
Blog postWelcome to Mary's Garden blog where imagination blooms! Today's quote is a positive one by Kermit the
Frog, one I'm sending out to ALL of you!
Today I'm going to do a video blog (VLOG) instead of writing, just because it's the new year and I'm going to share my goals with you.
Please join me on Two Authors, Books and a Beverage
Please follow me on the following Social MediaMary's Facebook M. L. Foxx FacebookMary's TwitterM. L. Foxx TwitterMary's Ins6 months ago Read more -
Blog postWelcome to Mary's winter garden, where imagination blooms! Our quote of the day:
Happiness is an attitude. We either make ourselves miserable, or happy and strong. The amount of work is the same. ~~ Francesca Reigler Artist
2021 has had it's up and downs, just like any year. I'll go over the lows to begin with. And luckily I haven't had too many. I have gained COVID-19 weight. And it doesn't appear to want to come off. 😢I had a knee replacement. The doctor didn't lie to me, but6 months ago Read more -
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Blog postWelcome to Mary's Garden where imagination blooms. Our quote of the day:
The struggle you’re in today is developing the strength you need tomorrow.~~ Robert Tew, writer
I'm very excited to share with all of you, Judy and my expansion idea for our Two Author, Books, & a Beverage YouTube group. We have decided to take our interviews to Facebook.
We are now Two Authors, Books, & a Beverage Club.
Each guest author will be highlighted with their recor8 months ago Read more -
Blog postWelcome to Mary's Garden where imagination blooms! Our quote of the day:You always pass failure on the way to success. ~~Mickey Rooney
I haven't had much to report the last few months, mostly because I work a full time day job and only write/edit an hour before work every day. And of course whenever I can on weekend's, writing retreats, or like our annual golf trip. Ronnie golf's I stay back at the camp ground and write/edit and watch the deer wander in. I'm very excited for thi10 months ago Read more -
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Blog postWelcome to Mary's Garden where imagination blooms!
Today's quote:No one is perfect - that’s why pencils have erasers.~~Wolfgang Riebe
June is wedding month. Well when I grew up it was anyway. The way things have changed so much maybe that isn't the case any more. However, on Two Authors, Books & a Beverage, Judy and I decided to celebrate weddings a brides. We invited a special guest Liz Talley author of The Wedding War.
A little bit about Liz:From thought1 year ago Read more -
Blog postWelcome to Mary's Garden where imagination blooms! Our quote of the day:
Virtually nothing is impossible in this world if you just put your mind to it and maintain a positive attitude.
~~Lou Holtz
I've been missing in action this past month. I had a knee replacement. Apparently, I still have month's before I'm back to normal, per my physical therapist. I'm not really sure I signed up for that, but I can't have a do over! So I'm stuck battling the three times a day T1 year ago Read more -
Blog postWelcome to Mary's Garden blog where imagination blooms. It's so nice to have a bit of spring. Let's have a positive spring quote of the day!
You are never too old to set another goal or dream a new dream.~~Les Brown
Today's quote spoke to me!
April things going on: April is a busy month for me. First Easter!
Happy Easter!Next week: (9th through 11th) the annual writing retreat I attend with my three close writing friends. We start with lunch, you know get all t1 year ago Read more -
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Blog postWelcome to Mary's Garden where imagination blooms! Our quote of the day:
May your day be touched by a bit of Irish luck, brightened by a song in your heart and warmed by the smiles of the people you love. ~~Irish Saying
IRISH News and NotesThis is recap of ML's news in January. However, this is the month of the green and all things Irish! Celtic Myst CUPÁN OF FLÚIRSE is most definitely Irish! Plus I need to tell you ALL the ways you can win a copy1 year ago Read more -
Blog postWelcome to Mary's Garden where imagination blooms.
I find hope in the darkest of days, and focus in the brightest. I do not judge the universe.~~Dalai Lama
Today I'm going to turn the blog over to my other persona M. L. Foxx.
2021 is just starting and I have hope for the future. I have goals I've set for myself and I plan to follow through.
I have a little background to share on M. L. Foxx and how and why I wrote the Celtic Myst Trilogy. As1 year ago Read more -
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Blog postWelcome to Mary's Garden where imagination blooms! Our quote of the day:
Conditions are never perfect. 'Someday' is a disease that will take your dreams to the grave with you.... If it's important to you and you want to do it 'eventually,' just do it and correct course along the way.~~Tim Ferriss
MARY'S NEWS AND NOTES FOR THE NEW YEAR
2021, FINALLY, is all I can say. 2020 felt like three years in one. I live in Utah and on top of COVID-19, we had a substantial earthquake--my fa1 year ago Read more -
Blog postWelcome to Mary's Garden where imagination blooms. Our quote today:
I wake up every morning believing today is going to be better than yesterday.~~Will Smith
Mary's Holiday News and Notes
It is very close to Christmas and New Years, then it is time for a new year. 2021. Time for goals. New fitness plans. A new start.
I cannot wait for 2021. My year in review consists of this:
It has been the most difficult and hardest year of my life. And that outdoes th2 years ago Read more -
Blog postWelcome to Mary's Garden blog where imagination blooms. Today I thought a
good quote would be one of hope. You may not always have a comfortable life and you will not always be able to solve all of the world’s problems at once but don’t ever underestimate the importance you can have because history has shown us that courage can be contagious and hope can take on a life of its own.
~~Michelle ObamaCalling all holiday-themed readers! We’re celebrating Christmas and the holi2 years ago Read more -
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Blog postWelcome to Mary's Garden Blog where imagination blooms. Today's quote:
You are full of unshaped dreams. You are laden with beginnings…There is hope in you…
~~ Lola Ridge
It's December, can you believe that? Well this month on Two Authors, I interview Anna Sugg (AKA Judy Baker) about her Christmas books. Appropriate don't you think?
And of course we have goodies to give away. This month we have our monthly bag to giveaway.
We also have:A print book of Kar2 years ago Read more -
Blog postWelcome to Mary's Garden blog where imagination blooms. Here is today's quote:
Blessed is the season which engages the whole world in a conspiracy of love. ~~Hamilton Wright Mabie Welcome to the holiday season.
I usually wait to put out any holiday decorations until after Thanksgiving. This year? I've needed some extra cheer. My house is decorated and a lot of my packages are already wrapped.
However we are still going to have a family dinne2 years ago Read more -
Blog postWelcome to Mary's Garden Blog where imagination blooms! I can't believe it is already November. I'm ready to say goodbye to 2020.
Our daily quote:
You can’t depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus.
~~Mark Twain
November's YouTube Interview for Two Authors, Books, and a Beverage is out. Now miss it. We have a special Guest. Stanalei Fletcher.
November Giveaway:
Two Authors bag of Goodi2 years ago Read more -
Blog postWelcome to Mary's Garden Blog where imagination blooms! Today's quote:
If you want children to continue dreaming to the moon and beyond, then dream with them, both by sharing your fervent dreams, and by diving heart first into their own.~~ Vince Gowmon
Welcome to Autumn.
Well it's autumn where I am anyway. I hope all is well with you during this crazy Covid-19 stuff. It has been a test for me. I've had to completely re-arrange my office. I now work the day job from2 years ago Read more
Titles By Mary Martinez
Detectives Booker Dixson and Lashelle Valentine must deliver the news to Jonas Faraday’s widow which is the worst part of their job. Neither believes it should have been ruled an accident.
Booker and Lashelle uncover a connection between Marcie’s late husband and her father’s medical clinical trial. Coincidence or ploy? Booker Dixson does not believe in coincidence.
Deadly Deception is a thrilling journey to uncover the secrets that threaten to shatter the perfect picture of Marcie and her family.
Desperate to stop the threat before she goes on tour, Jenny hires hunky Detective Dan Janson for protection. Unable to catch the stalker before the tour bus leaves, Dan is forced to stifle his attraction to Jenny. They’re carried along on a dangerous game of cat and mouse from San Diego to Memphis the city of Elvis and the blues. Each day the two draw closer together. When ‘Runner’ lures Jenny away from the tour, Dan’s forced to acknowledge he’s fallen in love with the feisty singer.
Hot on Jenny’s trail, Dan soon learns ‘Runner’ is not one of the usual suspects.
Special Agent, Patrick McGinnis, can’t believe he’s on a wild goose chase for a missing groom. The bride might be drop dead gorgeous, but that didn’t mean her playboy fiancé couldn’t have found something more enticing.
Unfortunately, once Patrick starts to dig, he finds there’s more to the tale and it will take all his skills as an agent to keep Glenna safe. Especially when the case takes a turn and threatens the safety of his son, Finn.
Matt doesn’t have any desire to be involved in any cloak and dagger stuff. He’d rather leave that to the other law enforcement Beckett’s. Unfortunately, it doesn't look like he'll have a choice.
Bryn Connelly is the Chief Audit Executive also for the WBA. She had been one of the Headman's targets and thought her days of danger were over. However, she finds herself working with laid back Matt Beckett, much to her dismay.
Matt couldn’t be more delighted when Reagan informs him he'll be working the lovely Bryn. He’s been trying to catch her eye for five years, now. However, their sleuthing quickly lands them in a precarious position.
It’s up to Matt and Bryn to finish what Reagan and her team started, but can he win the lovely Bryn and save the day? Or will he lose her forever if the WBA falls into the wrong hands?
I'm not a famous TV or professional Chef. I'm a home cook and these are my recipes. Some may be familiar to you. It's food we all enjoy. The recipes aren't complicated. So pour a glass of wine and lets make something to eat.
If you would like more recipes, please visit The After Work Cook Blog. On top of my recipes, I have had guests on to share their favorites. Theafterworkcook.blogspot.com
When the boys arrive, they ask Nana if they can ride their skateboards around town. Nana agrees as long as they stay away from the house next door. She explains that fifty years ago the owner, Albert Smith, arrived out of nowhere and bought the house, then disappeared just as mysteriously.
Despite Nana’s instructions to stay away from the house, Bart convinces his cousins it’s haunted, and they can’t resist exploring. They are determined to use their special gifts to discover what happened to Albert Smith….and while they are busy discovering, they find they have a lot in common with the people in Cliffdale.
Special Agent Paco Luis Perez has heard of the legendary Tyler Beckett and looks forward to working with the man on the assignment in New York. However, when he reads Beckett’s dossier on his flight from D.C., he discovers the Beckett he expected to meet isn’t Tyler.
NYPD Detective Spencer Alexander Williams III, a member of the gang terrorist task force, reluctantly agrees to consult on the domestic terrorist case as the local liaison. He has never liked working with a team; he learns more on his own. But they need his uncanny knack to anticipate the gang’s movements.
As soon as Reagan receives information on the assignment, she researches her new partners. But does she know enough to literally trust these men with her life?
Marnie and Melissa Hansen are identical twins, they are totally opposite of each other. Marnie loves anything artsy fartsy, dreams of marrying a passionate struggling artist someday, and she can't stand businessmen. She refers to them as suits, and she doesn't mean it as a compliment. Melissa on the other hand dreams of a family and a white picket fence. The American dream. Mostly she dreams of a future with her boss, David Bowman, who is most definitely a suit and does not want the American dream. Thank you very much!
Jared Collins is a friendly business rival of David's and they compete for many of the same accounts. When Jared's young, impressionable gardener, Shane, overhears a conversation, he decides he needs to take revenge on behalf of his boss. Shane's not the sharpest tool in the shed, but he means well. That small misconception is what changes the lives of all of these people, including the beautiful caretaker of Jared's lodge and her daughter.
Brady O'Neill is a Formula One race car driver recuperating from injuries from a near death accident and a broken heart. Brady's matchmaking sister believes her son to be a chick magnet and encourages Brady to take her son to the grocery store.
When Madison and Brady meet, oranges roll. Thanks to Payton, Brady's nephew. The first eye contact over the fruit table causes the air to sizzle. No matter how much Madison resists the attraction, the two are destined for each other.
It all sounds simple and easy, doesn't it?
Wrong...
My journey is more of a zig zag than a top stitch along a straight seam as I search for the perfect bride who is my soul mate.
Keira Cavanaugh is the only witness to a hit ordered by a crime boss. The safe house is compromised and the same hit man shoots Tyler. Fearing Tyler is dead, Keira plans revenge on the crime organization. She must fake her own suicide in order to survive.
When Tyler discovers what Keira plans, he realizes he must stop her before he loses her for good.
Detective Solomon has worked with Tyler Beckett on several cases, he almost feels he is part of the Beckett clan. He considers them his good friends, except for Christine who seems to look down her professional nose at him.
Christine receives a threatening note and her townhouse echoes with mysterious cries in the night. That is when the handsome and irritating detective insists he temporarily move in to protect her. To add insult, it is with her family’s blessing.
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