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Mary A. Paladin

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born

Danville PA, The United States

gender

female

website

http://www.marypaladin.com

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Historical Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Children's Books

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My parents. They felt anything was attainable with hard work and passi...more

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March 2008

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"The Adirondacks that are the Other Half of Me" is Mary's first book. She has been published in numerous other venues but she is especially excited about the book's sucess; it was released in June of 2009.
Mary is the only child of a Scottish immigrant mother and a first generation Italian-American father; she celebrated in a family proud of their heritage. Prouder still were they, to be Americans.
She was raised in a home filled with a bounty of love, pets, art, books, and music, which enabled her to develop a wide array of interests. Along with those experiences, were lessons teaching respect for herself, for others, and for life in general.
She has studied various forms of art throughout her life: creative writing, poetry, pottery, sculp...more "The Adirondacks that are the Other Half of Me" is Mary's first book. She has been published in numerous other venues but she is especially excited about the book's sucess; it was released in June of 2009.
Mary is the only child of a Scottish immigrant mother and a first generation Italian-American father; she celebrated in a family proud of their heritage. Prouder still were they, to be Americans.
She was raised in a home filled with a bounty of love, pets, art, books, and music, which enabled her to develop a wide array of interests. Along with those experiences, were lessons teaching respect for herself, for others, and for life in general.
She has studied various forms of art throughout her life: creative writing, poetry, pottery, sculpture, textile design, fiber arts and jewelry making. Painting, drawing and writing, are her favorite forms of expression with painting being her “passion”. She works in acrylic, watercolor and gouache.
As a young adult, she freelanced in the fashion and cosmetic industry, affirming the basis of her upbringing: beauty, need truly be within.
In her thirties, Mary became a wife and mother; she started a retail business incorporating her artistic painting on giftware and commissioned pieces. This gave her the flexibility to care for her small child and aging parents.
Twenty years later, Mary’s business was destroyed by fire. She decided it was time to change directions, and return to her love of the written word yet still use her love of art as well, in illustrations, designing, and teaching classes.
Her child is grown, and her parents have passed from this world. She is grateful for each moment she has to experience what life can hold. Whether those moments are joyful or sad, they are a gift that she will continue to gather and share with others.
Mary writes and paints everyday if possible, whether she is at her winter home in central Pennsylvania, or her summer "camp" in the Adirondack Mts. of New York. She shares her life with her husband, her daughter, and their pets- all of whom have been subjects of, or instrumental in, her favorite forms of expression…

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Mary A. Paladin's Blog

I think I can, I think I can...

...be much better at keeping up to date with this and my other blogs. I must confess, the ol' grey matter isn't what it used to be and I forget my 'things to do' more readily now. I have just put my blogs on a shortcut on my desktop; the chances are better if I see it every time I open my desktop I may- just may- remember to post more regularly!
I have not been painting lately; Christmas usually... read more »

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The Adirondacks that are, the Other Half of Me

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There's Nothing Like It (Outdoors & Nature)

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Description: The wonderful feeling of springtime!

"The Adirondacks that are, the Other Half of Me" (Humor)

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Mary is Currently Reading

Mary Paladin is currently reading:

Queen of Swords (Wilderness, #5)

by Sara Donati (Goodreads Author)

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May 08, 2010 09:25am

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Mary Paladin is now friends with Carole
May 25, 2012 05:04am
Mary Paladin added: Fire Along the Sky (Wilderness, #4) by Sara Donati (Goodreads Author) recommended for: followers of this series read in February, 2010	My rating:
Although I enjoyed this book, I did not find it as interesting as the three prior in the series. I continued through (although at times-slow going) in hope that it would pick up speed; it didn't. I will continue to the 5th book; I hope the flow is a...more
May 08, 2010 09:26am · see review
Mary Paladin is currently reading: Queen of Swords (Wilderness, #5) by Sara Donati (Goodreads Author)	My rating:
May 08, 2010 09:25am
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Feb 09, 2010 06:00am
Mary Paladin made a comment in the group Glens Falls (NY) Online Book Discussion Group — Annual Chronicle Book Fair - November 1, 2009 topic "Thank you so much for your lovely remarks, Joy. It was wonderful to finally meet you! You have done so much for the online group and it was a pleasure...more "
Nov 03, 2009 01:53pm
Mary Paladin made a comment in the group Glens Falls (NY) Online Book Discussion Group — What are U doing today? (Ongoing thread) topic "I'm getting ready for my trip to Glens Falls to participate in "Falling Leaves", the annual book fair hosted by The Chronicle newspaper. It will be at...more "
Oct 27, 2009 07:01am
Mary Paladin gave to: A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini read in June, 2009	My rating:
Enjoyed this quite a bit. Not as much, by any means, as The Kite Runner but it was very good.
Oct 10, 2009 05:26pm · see review
Mary Paladin made a comment in the group Glens Falls (NY) Online Book Discussion Group — ROLL CALL - 6/25/09 (Please sign in to let us know you were here.) topic "Mary Paladin (and I'm FINALLY at Brant Lake!) "
Jun 27, 2009 10:20am
Mary Paladin gave to: The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini read in June, 2009	My rating:
Very good book. Delivered in the manner as if the author was telling the story to the reader solely. I honestly thought I would not like it, but was extremely and pleasantly surprised. I liked it very much!
Jun 17, 2009 05:04pm · see review
Mary Paladin gave to: The Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare read in June, 2009	My rating:
Good book for children. A Newberry Honor Book, it's an adventure story set in the early settlement period of the US. A great book for young boys- the story's main characters are two boys, one white, one Indian, they discover friendship and the strugg...more
Jun 13, 2009 04:39am · see review

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