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Sep.18.2010
I don't know why exactly but somehow when September rolls around I always think of it as a new start. Maybe it's seeing the kids off to school which brings back fond memories of my mom and me shopping for school clothes--I remember how there always had to be a new dress and new shoes for the first...
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Aug.28.2010
I just got back from an 8-day small ship cruise of the New England islands and other spots where everything was done so perfectly I had a marvelous time. And the funny part was I didn't want to go at all. As I mentioned earlier I have been very busy making the final edits on my new book, "That...
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Jul.30.2010
Some time ago I mentioned that I was writing a new book, but I didn't want to say too much about it until it was done. Well,now, happy day!--after much writing and editing, revising, changing scenes, and revising again, the book is finished.
It's called "That Certain Summer" (although it...
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Jul.23.2010
"That Certain Summer" - Author Mary Verdick
(Available THIS FALL)
A feisty girl from Iowa who gets a dream job writing the life story of famous actress Diane Fenwick. She moves to a Gatsbyesque community in Connecticut and meets the actress's adorable twins, Meagan and Alec, and Rufus,...
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Jul.02.2010
This is a special time of year. We are not only starting a new month but we are about to embrace the celebration of our independence as a nation. Yes, the 4th of July is right around the corner. Many thoughts come to mind when we think about the Fourth. Many think about cook outs with family and...
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Jun.25.2010
You may have noticed that a little time has passed since my last post. So, what have I been doing during my absence? That is a question with a simple answer and, believe you me; I like questions with a simple answer. I have been working on my latest book. Actually I have been polishing my latest...
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May.28.2010
This review was prepared by the fine people at 'Writers in the Sky Podcast and Blog.' It is very well thought out and I thought you might enjoy reading what others are saying about my book.
Title of Document: Book Review Book Title: As Long As He Needs Me Author: Mary Verdick ISBN Number: 978-1-...
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May.22.2010
Chapter I - Maybe This Time
Dominelli had reserved a suite for her at the Beverly Hills Hotel and he called before she’d even unpacked, apologizing for not meeting her plane. “I asked my wife to take you around this afternoon, show you the sights, but she must have gotten tied up. Anyway I can’t...
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May.14.2010
Well now, the spring cleaning is done but the to-do list never seems to end. I mark one thing off and add three more. What have I been doing lately? I've been reading books and working on my latest project which I don't mind because they are fun but I have always been busy with the needed things...
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May.07.2010
Blogs, websites, forums, Twitter and other social networks are very helpful and popular these days. There are so many people on these different avenues of communication and sharing that it is staggering; however, that number is growing every day. As interesting and exciting as it is to see all...
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Apr.09.2010
Spring is in the air! Can you smell it? Can you see it? This is the time of year when new life is spawned. Trees, flowers, and grass stretch out their winter sore joints and reach for the sun. Around the same time each year we also partake in an aged old tradition - Spring Cleaning. I know that...
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Apr.09.2010
Have you ever wondered about the things we do to relax and the things we do at work? What about the things that binds them together?
For example, some of us use pencils to balance spreadsheets but then use pencils to create wonderful pieces of art. Some use a camera to catch the scene for the...
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Mar.26.2010
What can I say; I love books. I love writing books, reading books and writing reviews about books. I find it refreshing and somewhat compelling as I write a review about the works of others. Why would I write reviews for the books I read when there are so many? Well, to be honest, I enjoy sharing...
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Mar.12.2010
Call me cynical or call me eccentric but at times I enjoy reading the reviews written by others about my book. Oh how that sounds...self centered? I assure you that this is not the reason why I venture over to where my book is sold to read. I find that it provides a sense of realism for me. I enjoy...
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Mar.12.2010
I don't think about confidence much. I think at some point in time confidence is replaced, at least a little, with wisdom. I am confident in my abilities to complete my day to day activities maybe because I have a routine that I have honed to a sharp edge. I am also confident in my passion for...
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About Mary
Mary Verdick is an ex-teacher and editor who taught English and other subjects in a middle school for 5 years and worked as an editor at Weekly Reader for over 16 years. The author of many children’s books and several adult novels she was educated at the...
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