Marie Drake's Blog, page 2
March 15, 2021
Falling In Love All Over Again
That song comes on the radio.
Back in time, our minds go.
First spark, first date, first dance;
A smile, a touch, a glance;
A breath, a whisper, a kiss;
A step, a spin, a dip; our hearts aflutter;
Falling in love all over again.
Copyright Marie Drake 2021
January 26, 2021
Featured in the IWWG Annual End of the Year Newsletter
I am pleased and proud to be featured in the International Women's Writing Guild Annual End of the Year Newsletter for my response to a "Between the Lines" prompt.
The New Me
by Marie Drake
This year has been strange, indeed. The Corona Virus
upset many things. My husband faced unemployment for
six months, waiting to see if his company would reopen.
It did not. He’d transported people with disabilities, and
those people were no longer able to travel, meet, or gather.
The uncertainty led to a job searc...
January 20, 2021
Domestic Violence and the Work Place
One in every four women and one in 10 men will experience domestic violence in their lifetime, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Men and women who have suffered from domestic violence or any form of abuse are probably familiar with the fear their coworkers or superiors will find out what happens in their personal life. They also may worry that the abuser will reveal the true nature of their relationship, or their behaviors may flow over into the workplace affecti...
September 8, 2020
After Effects
Have you ever wondered how long the effects of an abusive relationship last? Are you one of those people who think, 'It's over, you're not suffering anymore, snap out of it," and believe a survivor's fears and trauma should be left in the past? I can tell you it doesn't work that way. Every mark left on an abused person, whether physical or emotional, scars them, and it's probably forever. A person who has their life back under their control, who goes to work, visits with friends, smiles, and l...
May 27, 2020
GRAND PRIZE Winner of RRBC's 2019 KCT INT'L LITERARY AWARDS Contest, "SO, YOU'RE RAISING YOUR GRANDKIDS!" by RWISA Author, Harriet Hodgson
Rochester, Minnesota resident Harriet Hodgson has been a freelance writer for 38 years, is the author of thousands of articles, and 36 books. She has a BS from Wheelock College in Boston, an MA from the University of Minnesota, and additional graduate training. Hodgson is a member of the Association of Health Care Journalists and the Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLi). She is a contributing writer for the Open to Hope Foundation, The Grief Toolbox, and The Caregiver Space websites...
November 23, 2019
Final Book of The Locked Hearts Series Available Now
Jordan Fry's attempts to reform Kimberly Orvine's behaviors have failed repeatedly, and he must face that she will never love him. To preserve his sanity, he separates from her again, but without her, he spirals out of control and can not maintain a healthy and peaceful existence. Anyone in his path that reminds him of Kimberly faces danger.
Kimberly has found new purpose, and although it comes in a different form than what she'd expected, she knows she must turn her life around...
March 4, 2019
YOU CAN'T FORCE LOVE Kindle Copy GiveAway
Title: YOU CAN’T FORCE LOVEAuthor: Marie DrakePublisher: RedBird BooksPages: 286Genre: Realistic Fiction
BOOK BLURB:
“A battered butterfly, he’d build Kimberly up, nurture her strength and watch her return to flight. He repressed the visions dancing in the back of his mind; her naked body brandished red flags and spurred him to stampede. Bulls and butterflies did not mix.”
Jordan Fry’s obsession is born in “You Can’t Force Love” by Marie Drake, Book I in the Locked Hearts Series.
From different t...
February 25, 2019
Southern California Book Festival Book Award Contest
November 17, 2018
November 6, 2018
Announcing "You Can't Force Love" 30 day Preorder Blitz
Pump Up Your Book Presents You Can’t Force Love Pre-Order Blitz @MarieDrake72 #Fiction #Blitz
PRE-ORDER BLITZ SCHEDULEMonday, November 5PUYB Virtual Book ClubTuesday, November 6Sharing Links and WisdomWednesday, November 7The Literary NookThursday, November 8My Bookish PleasuresFriday, November 9Mythical Books*********Monday, November 12The Avid ReaderTuesday, November 13Deal Sharing AuntWednesday, November 14Bound 2 EscapeThursday, November 15As the Page TurnsFriday, November 16Write and Take...
