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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."
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 July 02, 2013 in eBook Reflowable, eBook
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Mary Alice Monroe Revealed

Q. What is your motto or maxim? A. You can make a difference. Q. What’s your greatest flaw? A. Procrastination. Q. Which living person do you most admire? A. My husband, Markus. 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 are your most overused words or phrases? A. Turlte something. I'm always talking about my sea turtles... Learn more about Mary Alice Monroe

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ALA, June 14, 2013
...10 a.m. – 4 p.m.) – Julia Sweeney, Peter Robertson, Sara Paretsky, Samuel Park, Keith Koeneman, Mary Alice Monroe, Jean Thompson, Ellen Hopkins, René Saldaña, Jr., Jonathan Maberry, Shannon Messenger Most readings will be followed by an autograph...
Examiner.com, June 11, 2013
...of sisterhood – and when their mothers show up, things get even more interesting. “The Summer Girls” by Mary Alice Monroe (release date: June 25): Sea Breeze, Marietta Muir’s historic summer home, used to be the place where her granddaughters...
Spartanburg Herald-Journal, June 10, 2013
...at 10:32 p.m. Author Mary Alice Monroe describes herself as a fisher. And indeed she is, on a number of levels. Enlarge | Author Mary Alice Monroe has upcoming appearances scheduled for the Upstate. Photo...
PublishersWeekly.com, June 10, 2013
...m.: Ellen Hopkins. Smoke (S&S/McElderry, booth 2312) is the companion to Burned, the bestselling novel-in-verse. 12 p.m.: Mary Alice Monroe. The Summer Girls (S&S, booth 2312) reunites three sisters after years of separation in the first novel in a new...
South Carolina State, June 2, 2013
...book club Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. This month’s discussion features “The Butterfly’s Daughter” by Mary Alice Monroe. (843) 334-8420 KID’S DAY: The Kershaw County Library hosts Kid’s Day at the Kershaw County Farmer’s Market Saturday from 9:30...
CBS New York, May 15, 2013
...For fans of: J. Courtney Sullivan’s Maine or Kristin Hannah’s Night Road THE SUMMER GIRLS By: Mary Alice Monroe Photo Credit Simon and Schuster From New York Times best selling author Mary Alice Monroe comes of an enchanting summertime...
Northeast Cobb Patch, May 13, 2013
...Joshilyn Jackson, “brimming with heart and compassionate wisdom." Kate’s story is “moving and beautifully written,” adds Mary Alice Monroe. Author of eight books, one currently being developed into a movie, Martin’s latest, Unwritten , will...
MidlandsBiz, May 28, 2013
...The Summer Girls by Mary Alice Monroe First of a new trilogy featuring the Bottlenose Dolphin New York Times bestselling author Mary Alice Monroe will visit the Lexington Main Library on Wednesday June 26, 2013...
Summerville Journal Scene, May 23, 2013
...The Friends of the St George Library have sponsored Mary Alice Monroe, a noted Lowcountry author, on Sunday June 23, at 3 p.m. in the Library Event Room. This program will include a discussion of Monroe’s latest book...
CBS New York, May 15, 2013
...For fans of: J. Courtney Sullivan’s Maine or Kristin Hannah’s Night Road THE SUMMER GIRLS By: Mary Alice Monroe Photo Credit Simon and Schuster From New York Times best selling author Mary Alice Monroe comes of an enchanting summertime...
Gaffney Ledger, May 15, 2013
...New York Times best-selling author Mary Alice Monroe will kick off the book tour for her highly anticipated upcoming novel “The Summer Girls” at Limestone College on Wednesday, June 19, at noon. read more...
East Cobb Patch, May 13, 2013
...Joshilyn Jackson, “brimming with heart and compassionate wisdom." Kate’s story is “moving and beautifully written,” adds Mary Alice Monroe. Author of eight books, one currently being developed into a movie, Martin’s latest, Unwritten , will...
Northeast Cobb Patch, May 13, 2013
...Joshilyn Jackson, “brimming with heart and compassionate wisdom." Kate’s story is “moving and beautifully written,” adds Mary Alice Monroe. Author of eight books, one currently being developed into a movie, Martin’s latest, Unwritten , will...
Southern Living, May 8, 2013
...book at home and reclaim that wonderful, old-fashioned feeling of dog-eared pages and sand in the spine. , by Mary Alice Monroe , by Patti Callahan Henry , by Karen White Ladies? Night, by Mary Kay Andrews , by Jill McCorkle Steeplechase Style Fill in...