Marilyn's Musings

I’ve loved books since I can remember. One of my first memories ever was the day the bookmobile parked across the street in front of our house (we lived across the street from the elementary school). From that day, I waited eagerly for its next visit the same way I counted the months until the State Fair. There I discovered worlds that waited for me, friends to meet and stories to share. I loved it even more than the skating rink at the end of the block. While I never thought of myself as nerdy, I am one of those rare creatures that loves school. I’d be in school today if I could. There’s always so much more to learn. Another book to read. But alas, life intrudes and we have to apportion our time accordingly. I work full time and am Mom to five offspring and Grandma to one perfectly lovely granddaughter. My oldest son is disabled and lives with us. While he’s doing well, he needs daily care and medication dispensed. My husband suffered a stroke in 2012 and also needs special da...

PJ didn't give me a title--and though I've known PJ for a long time much of what she wrote here was new to me and I'm sure to most of you too. And she's got a new book out! I’m no stranger to shifting gears professionally. My career has been full and varied. I’ve not been bored. And I’m not surprised to find myself a published author, but even though I first wrote Angel Killer more than fifteen years ago, it’s taken me a bit by surprise. Maybe in my mind I wanted it but never thought it would happen. I’ve been (and still am) very satisfied in my life as a publicist helping other authors promote their books. I love what I do and I do it fairly well I think. I work for the best people in the world and thoroughly enjoy the variety of broadcast and print journalists with whom I’ve developed relationships over the world. I know many independent book sellers and book reviewers by name and by voice and absolutely adore the feeling I have when I browse a boo...