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Marcia Allyn Luke

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Marcia Allyn has a Master of Professional Education, Curriculum & Pedagogy from Western University, an Honours Bachelor in English from the University of Guelph, and a postgraduate Publishing Certificate from Ryerson University. Her favourite pastime is reading, and she can often be found with her nose in a book. Marcia has been a writer at heart from the very beginning, writing children’s books for younger grades at elementary school. Marcia has written and published "Letters to My Hypothetical Children", contributed to a #1 International Bestseller, "Silent Grief, Healing, & Hope", and has authored numerous articles for TWINS Magazine, New Dreamhomes Magazine, and Life in Multiples.

Marcia has a passion for education and lifelong learning, Marcia Allyn has a Master of Professional Education, Curriculum & Pedagogy from Western University, an Honours Bachelor in English from the University of Guelph, and a postgraduate Publishing Certificate from Ryerson University. Her favourite pastime is reading, and she can often be found with her nose in a book. Marcia has been a writer at heart from the very beginning, writing children’s books for younger grades at elementary school. Marcia has written and published "Letters to My Hypothetical Children", contributed to a #1 International Bestseller, "Silent Grief, Healing, & Hope", and has authored numerous articles for TWINS Magazine, New Dreamhomes Magazine, and Life in Multiples.

Marcia has a passion for education and lifelong learning, devoting her career to publishing educational resources, developing curriculum, and teaching at the post-secondary level. She has been teaching since 2017 and has taught courses such as Introductory Communications, Virtual Culture, Truth and Lies (Critical Thinking), Children's Literature, Professional Writing, College English, Copyediting, Academic Writing and Research, and Conspiracy Theories (Critical Thinking), at Fleming College, George Brown College, and Humber College. She has 17 years’ experience in post-secondary education and publishing in a variety of editorial, marketing, management, and sales positions, providing her with a unique, holistic perspective. Companies Marcia has worked with include: American Technical Publishers, McGraw-Hill Education, NELSON Education, and Harlequin Enterprises.

In addition to teaching, Marcia has her own publishing business, Twin Horseshoes, providing editing, self-publishing, and marketing services to individuals, helping them fulfill their dream of being a published author. Twin Horseshoes has published titles in: nonfiction sales and selling; memoirs, including a travel memoir; children's picture books/series; and fiction fantasy. Twin Horseshoes publishes in ebook, paperback, and hardcover formats and distributes to bookstores, retailers, and libraries as well as direct to consumers. The first French translation is coming in 2022!

Marcia is currently the Vice President, National Executive Council for Editors Canada. Marcia also likes to volunteer for causes related to health awareness, children’s and women’s rights, and donates blood on a regular basis. Outside of work, Marcia is a mom to twin girls. She likes to spend time with family and friends, and participate in any activity outside. Marcia loves coffee, Harry Potter, and puppy snuggles. ...more

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	Silent Grief, Healing and Hope: 15 Inspirational Stories of Infertility, Miscarriage, and Child Loss by Danielle Lynn, Marcia Allyn Luke (Goodreads Author) (Contributor), Adrienne Wei (Contributor) 4.20 avg rating — 5 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Letters to My Hypothetical Children: Life Lessons, Making Mistakes, & Keeping it Real 4.75 avg rating — 4 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Falling asleep is a magical experience. I lay down, close my eyes, and then wait. Sometimes it feels like I wait forever. Then I relax my body slowly, one body part at at time, feeling myself sink deeper into the bed.

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The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness and Healing in a Toxic Culture

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Heal Your Body: The Mental Causes for Physical Illness and the Metaphysical Way to Overcome Them

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