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Marie Lavender

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Born
in the Midwest, The United States
October 09

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Multi-genre author of Victorian maritime romance/family saga, Heiresses in Love, and 18 other books. Listed as one of TOP 5 Authors Who Write Compelling Romance on Wiki Ezvid. UPON YOUR RETURN placed in the TOP 10 on the 2022 P&E Readers' Poll for the Romance Novels category. She made the TOP 10 list for Authors on the 23rd Annual Critters Readers’ Poll. TOP 20 Authors of 2021 on Amy’s Bookshelf Reviews blog. Subsequent 2020 accolades include: Top 10 Book Cover Artwork for UPON YOUR RETURN, Top 10 Romance Novels for CHASING GINGER, Top 10 Romance Short Stories for THE MISSING PIECE, and Top 10 Sci-fi & Fantasy Short Stories for MAGICK & MOONLIGHT for the P&E Critters Readers' Poll. Additionally, the I Love Romance Blog was listed as one of ...more

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Marie Lavender I take a break from that work in progress, or writing in general, for a while. Sometimes I work on other stories if I have them on hand. Stepping away…moreI take a break from that work in progress, or writing in general, for a while. Sometimes I work on other stories if I have them on hand. Stepping away from the problem can provide some much needed clarity. For more information on what other steps to take, I've pre-scheduled an article related to this topic on my Writing in the Modern Age blog for August 25, 2017. http://marielavender.blogspot.com/

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Marie Lavender A few years ago, I discovered that I had Irish roots. It's odd to me that this was, more or less, a family secret. No one ever bothered to mention it …moreA few years ago, I discovered that I had Irish roots. It's odd to me that this was, more or less, a family secret. No one ever bothered to mention it until then. From what I've always known of the Irish, they're rather proud as a people, and I can't understand why there was never any Irish influence on my family - neither the mythology of the culture nor a Catholic exposure of any kind. It came up casually in conversation once, and never again. I suppose it bothers me that the Irish culture wasn't more prevalent in my upbringing, and I would like to learn about it, perhaps even figure out why there was so much secrecy involved to begin with. I've always loved Ireland as a country, and I would be thrilled to visit it sometime. At least, it makes more sense why I have felt drawn to Celtic music since I was a child. Claiming I now have Irish roots gives me a better perception of myself and my family, in any case. I would love to include it in one of my books at some point.(less)
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Marie Lavender LOL. Let's keep in touch, Savannah. :)


Savannah Marie,
Thank you for the friendship.
Stay naughty,
Savannah
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Marie Lavender Thank you! I hope you enjoy the book!


Cathiecaffey Hi Marie! So nice to meet you! Checked out your book here and sounds fab! Love historical romances and too finding new authors to read! Thanks for the friendship!


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