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Mary Alice Monroe

Mary Alice Monroe
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Mary Alice Monroe

Mary Alice Monroe is the New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author of thirteen novels. Her books received numerous awards, including the Award for Writing from the South Carolina Center for the Book and the International Fiction Award for Green... Read full bio

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Q. What is your motto or maxim?
A. You can make a difference.
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My life in 8 words: "An ever changing whirlwind with moments of serenity."
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June 7, 2012

It was a tender moment on book tour when a reader came up and nervously asked if I would sign her old book--a copy of the...
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May 18, 2012
What a spring season! A lot is happening and I'm excited to share all the great news with you- book releases, signing events,...
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May 18, 2012
It's the second week of the BEACH HOUSE MEMORIES book tour, and so far it has been a memorable and exhilarating adventure. ...
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March 13, 2012
Many people ask me why I choose to read my audiobooks, and what is it like to do it?  It’s definitely hard work.  Very, very...
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February 1, 2012
Back when I was struggling to make it as a young author, I launched two books under two names---Mary Alice Monroe and Mary Alice...
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October 12, 2011
A busy time at the beach for the Island Turtle Team.  In the morning we get word about turtle tracks and race to find...
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October 12, 2011
“Please write a sequel.”

This is a frequent and flattering comment I get on my website guestbook pages, in my email...
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October 12, 2011
The first breath of fall has come to the Isle of Palms.  An early cold front brought a chill to the dawn air.  I wake early...
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May 12, 2011

Wow!  The day has finally arrived for THE BUTTERFLY'S DAUGHTER.  The book release date comes just ahead of the Mexican...
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May 12, 2011
Have you ever experienced the presence of a deceased loved one through nature?  Maybe it was the kind gesture of a total...
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The Summer Girls will be released on June 25, 2013 in Trade Paperback, eBook
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The Summer Girls will be released on June 25, 2013 in eBook
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Mary Alice Monroe Revealed

Q. What is your motto or maxim? A. You can make a difference. Q. What is your favorite occupation, when you’re not writing? A. Being a volunteer for sea turtles and dolphins. Q. What do you regret most? A. Most? Lost opportunities for kindness. Daily? I tend to get lost in my work and I regret making friends and family mad that I don't answer my phone... Q. What is your greatest achievement? A. My children. Q. How would you describe perfect happiness? A.

Being outdoors in a beautiful, serene setting--the ocean, my garden, the river--and being completely present in the moment.

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BootsnAll Travel Network, April 15, 2013
...Radio (@cbcradio) April 8, 2013 Have you read this book and loved it? Click to tweet. Tweet - Mary Alice Monroe “A beautiful and emotion tale of one woman’s journey to self discovery” @freshfiction on THE BUTTERFLY’S DAUGHTER…...
AllVoices, April 13, 2013
...find a little balance. Which authors have inspired you? Modern day authors that have really inspired me are Mary Alice Monroe, Debbie Macomber, Jayne Ann Krentz, and Carl Hiaasen too. They all have written books that are colorful, the characters...
Individual.com, February 25, 2013
...publishing businesses in general. Dozens of award-winning authors attended the daylong event, including New York Times best-selling author Mary Alice Monroe. Several publishers, children's authors and illustrators were also onhand, along with actor,...
Fayetteville Observer, February 21, 2013
...as leading panel discussions throughout the day. The children's corner will feature literary-focused fun for kids. Best-seller Mary Alice Monroe is headlining the event. She will lead a discussion "Path to a bestseller" at 11 a.m. At 1 p.m.,...
Myrtle Beach Sun News, February 14, 2013
...and not just any homeless, but the young homeless. It takes place in Austin, Texas, but as author Mary Alice Monroe commented, ?this story could be set in your city.? If you?re already cringing at the idea of reading a book about homeless people, keep in...
Tacoma News Tribune, January 23, 2013
...to her distant dad. In these 25 stories by authors including Josephine Humphries, Padgett Powell, Dorothea Benton Frank, Mary Alice Monroe, and yes, George Singleton, memorable doesn't always mean nice or good, much less well-behaved. The reasons these...
South Carolina State, January 20, 2013
...South Congaree-Pine Ridge branch, 200 Sunset Drive, West Columbia. The discussion will be on ?Beach House Memories? by Mary Alice Monroe. Call (803) 785-3050. AUTHOR MEET AND GREET: 4-5:30 p.m. Friday at Burry Bookstore, 130 W. Carolina Ave., Hartsville....
BootsnAll Travel Network, April 15, 2013
...Radio (@cbcradio) April 8, 2013 Have you read this book and loved it? Click to tweet. Tweet - Mary Alice Monroe “A beautiful and emotion tale of one woman’s journey to self discovery” @freshfiction on THE BUTTERFLY’S DAUGHTER…...
AllVoices, April 13, 2013
...find a little balance. Which authors have inspired you? Modern day authors that have really inspired me are Mary Alice Monroe, Debbie Macomber, Jayne Ann Krentz, and Carl Hiaasen too. They all have written books that are colorful, the characters...
Robesonian, January 14, 2013
...23 at Robeson Community College. Keynote speakers are Chuck Williams, Hollywood producer, director and actor, and bestselling author, Mary Alice Monroe. The purpose of this event is to raise public awareness of the link between high crime rates and high...
Fayetteville Observer, January 3, 2013
...a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Headlining the event, which is free to the public, are author Mary Alice Monroe and Hollywood producer Chuck Williams. More than 75 authors, publishers, literary agents and book promoters are expected to participate. Proceeds from...
Fayetteville Observer, December 18, 2012
...from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Headlining the event, which is free, are author Mary Alice Monroe and Hollywood producer Chuck Williams. More than 75 authors, publishers, literary agents and book promoters are expected to participate. Proceeds from book...
Fayetteville Observer, December 18, 2012
...from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Headlining the event, which is free, are author Mary Alice Monroe and Hollywood producer Chuck Williams. More than 75 authors, publishers, literary agents and book promoters are expected to participate. Proceeds from book...
Spartanburg Herald-Journal, November 25, 2012
...introduce readers to their most memorable dogs. Among them are New York Times best-selling authors Dorothea Benton Frank, Mary Alice Monroe, and Josephine Humphreys, who make their homes in the Lowcountry. Clemson novelist Ron Rash writes about his...