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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 and -
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 th -
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 se -
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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: -
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 acci -
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 g -
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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 Danger -
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, B -
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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.
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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 Ins -
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, but -
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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 recor -
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 thi -
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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 thought -
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 T -
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 t -
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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 copy -
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. As -
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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 fa -
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 th -
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 holi -
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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 Kar -
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 dinne -
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 Goodi -
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 from
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