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Mary Boone has ridden an elephant, jumped out of an airplane, hung out backstage with a boy band, and baked dozens of cricket cookies – all in the interest of research for her books and magazine articles. She’s written more than 70 nonfiction books for young readers, ranging from inventor biographies to how-to craft guides.

Mary grew up in rural Iowa. Prior to writing books, she reported and edited for several daily newspapers.

She now lives in Tacoma, Washington, with her husband, Mitch, and children, Eve and Eli. Mary loves being outdoors, reading, and hanging out with her very energetic Airedale Terrier, Ruthie Bader.

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Mary Boone I learned early on that staring at a blinking computer cursor is not going to make the words flow. When I'm faced with a bit of writer's block, I get …moreI learned early on that staring at a blinking computer cursor is not going to make the words flow. When I'm faced with a bit of writer's block, I get out of my office. I walk or run. I garden. I clean the bathroom. I bake cookies or sew something. Giving my brain time to refresh and refocus is the key for me.(less)
Mary Boone Read. Read your favorite genre. Read your least favorite genre. Read magazines and newspapers. Read plays. It's true you want to create something new …moreRead. Read your favorite genre. Read your least favorite genre. Read magazines and newspapers. Read plays. It's true you want to create something new and original, but learning what you like and dislike about others' writing will help you refine your voice and style.(less)
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