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Mary-Lisa Russo

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Mary-Lisa holds a degree in English Literature and continues to nurture her ongoing writing education.

She writes non-fiction books that seek to elevate the modern woman’s lifestyle through discussions on nurturing your well-being, living a simple and cozy life, self-love, self-care, décor, and other topics.

In addition, she has written a handful of poetry books that creatively convey the journey of emotions through thoughtful reflections and descriptions.

Besides reading and writing, she enjoys creating cozy spaces in her home, and believes living your best life involves creating a comfortable, luxurious living space that makes you happy… without a huge price tag.

Mary-Lisa's other loves: she has an intense weakness for potato chips, rose-gold ...more

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	Love Me Breathless... Because Romance Never Dies 4.86 avg rating — 7 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
	How To Create A Chic & Cozy Winter: Let's make this chilly season a serene and joyful one! Be inspired by tips on self-care, beauty & style, lifting your spirits, and achieving living space goals. it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 6 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
	Excerpts From The Wandering Mind it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 5 ratings — 3 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
	The Many Mini Ways To Create A Positive & Inspiring Life 4.60 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
	The Love. The Hunger. The Fire That Forever Burns... The Glamour Gal In Love 4.40 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
	How To Create Your Summer Of Bliss: Let's talk about being chic in the heat, summer activities, dressing for the season, pampering our beautiful selves and much more! it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings	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
	The Little Book Of Christmas Traditions: A holiday keepsake inspiring you to create Christmas traditions for you and your loved ones 4.50 avg rating — 2 ratings	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
	How To Create Your Cozy Autumn Bliss it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — 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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The Secret of the Lantern Keepers

by Jenni Keer (Goodreads Author)

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Love Affairs with Houses

by Bunny Williams

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The Little Book of Bridgerton: The Regency World of Bridgerton Laid Bare by Charlotte Browne Confession! Bridgerton fan here! The Netflix series prompted me to dive into this guide to the Regency era. It’s a fun, easy read sprinkled with quizzes, game ...more
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Mary-Lisa Russo made a comment on Rosh (is back & catching up slowly!)’s review of The Astral Library " Terrific review, Rosh! xxx "
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Mary-Lisa Russo made a comment on Rowan MacDonald’s review of Discovering Hitler's Führerbunker: Secrets Beneath Berlin " A fabulous review, Rowan! I am intrigued. "
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Mary-Lisa’s Quotes

“Somewhere beyond right and wrong, there is a garden. I will meet you there.”
― Rumi

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“Good friends, good books, and a sleepy conscience: this is the ideal life.”
― Mark Twain

tags: books, contentment, friends, friendship, life

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“A room without books is like a body without a soul.”
― Marcus Tullius Cicero

tags: attributed-no-source, books, simile, soul

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“She was that wild thing I loved.
My dark between the stars.”
― Atticus Poetry, Love Her Wild

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“A sky
full
of stars
and he
was staring
at her.

—ATTICUS”
― Atticus Poetry, Love Her Wild

tags: atticus, atticus-poetry, atticuspoetry, her, instagram, love, love-her-wild, poems, poetry, quotes, wild

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message 5: by Carolyn

Nov 05, 2021 05:26PM

Hi Mary-Lisa, thanks for your friend request :)

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message 4: by Mary-Lisa

Sep 09, 2021 12:29PM

Pat wrote: "My heart breaks for Holly and her family in this story but she has the gift of sharing what her family went through and offers her thoughts for others who go through such a crisis."

It is a keeper. It is affecting me emotionally... hope, despair, tears, positivity...it's all there. Her writing is so eloquent.

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message 3: by Pat

Sep 09, 2021 09:14AM

My heart breaks for Holly and her family in this story but she has the gift of sharing what her family went through and offers her thoughts for others who go through such a crisis.

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message 2: by Mary-Lisa

Sep 04, 2021 11:46AM

Sandra wrote: "Hi Mary-Lisa,
Thanks for the friend-invite! :)"

You are very welcome, Sandra! Hope you are having a terrific day!

Happy reading!!!

Cheers!

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message 1: by Sandra

Sep 04, 2021 11:19AM