Stephanie Marcum

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Stephanie Marcum is a self-published author whose work spans children’s books, poetry, and memoir. Her writing blends honesty and imagination, often exploring themes of love, resilience, motherhood, mental health, and the quiet beauty found in everyday life.

Through her children’s stories, she invites young readers into playful, vibrant worlds where imagination and learning go hand-in-hand. Her poetry offers a raw yet lyrical reflection on the chaos and tenderness of living, while her memoirs and personal works advocate for awareness, healing, and connection.

When she’s not writing, Stephanie is most often found in the joyful mess of motherhood—balancing books, coffee cups, and a thousand ideas at once. She believes stories have the power t

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Mom By Day, Author By Midnight

Introduction: When the house finally falls silent—when dishes are done, toys are tucked away, and the last goodnight kiss is given—something magical happens. The quiet of the night becomes a sanctuary for creativity. It’s in this midnight hush that stories whisper their beginnings, plot twists bloom, and characters come alive. Welcome to the after-hours writing life.

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F. Scott Fitzgerald
“That is part of the beauty of all literature. You discover that your longings are universal longings, that you're not lonely and isolated from anyone. You belong.”
F. Scott Fitzgerald

Toni Morrison
“If there's a book that you want to read, but it hasn't been written yet, then you must write it.”
Toni Morrison

Madeleine L'Engle
“You have to write the book that wants to be written. And if the book will be too difficult for grown-ups, then you write it for children.”
Madeleine L'Engle

Cassandra Clare
“Only the very weak-minded refuse to be influenced by literature and poetry.”
Cassandra Clare, Clockwork Angel

“Your life is a book, and you are its writer by how you live it. Write it well enough that your future self and child will be proud to read it. Please give it a good ending.”
Emmanuel Apetsi

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