Note: This post is part of the Idea Camp’s exploration of sexual abuse. It happened so long ago. Nearly forty years now. The picture at the top of this post is me, aged five. The year the boys came and took me away. Stole a year of my life. In ravines. Under trees. In a [...]

Only a few more weeks and Life in Defiance will release. May 11th to be exact. My editor says it’s the best book I’ve written. The trailer is below.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful: Stephen King, take note: here’s writing to aspire to., February 7, 2010 By  E. Resnick (Simi Valley, CA) – See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What’s this?) Stephen King, take note: here’s writing to aspire to. The richest, most effective prose takes you on a journey [...]

(picture credit: from the National Archives) I met him the other day, my character Hixon. He weighed a little more than I expected, but his face, his eyes–this was him. He made eye contact. He served. He smiled, but not overly so. His position seemed lowly, but I envisioned his influence in his place of [...]

This review comes from Christina Severinghaus. This is the second book of fiction that I have read written by Mary DeMuth. Just like the first one, Daisy Chain, this one A Slow Burn kept me up all night, I simply could not put it down. Her character development is amazing, the descriptions of Defiance so [...]

My friends George and Ashley are running a really cool contest for readers/reviewers of A Slow Burn. If you truly need a website and a professional photo, this is your opportunity to get it for free (if they draw your name). See below for details: Grand Prize Winner FREE professional photography done by David Schrott [...]

Yesterday I posted over at Proverbs 31 about domestic violence, offering support and encouragement to those going through it. Through email, several blogs, and the comment section, I received about 25 interactions from folks about their issues and struggles. It saddened me that so few really talk about it. Shame, particularly in the church, prevents [...]

Please join us for a (quick turnaround) tour promoting A Slow Burn. This blog tour will run from September 28-Oct 3, 2009. You have three ways in which you can participate. More specific details on how to participate will be sent out once you sign up. (To sign up, email Tina at info@blogtourspot.com) ***If you [...]

If you do and would like to follow me, click here. Happy tweets, everyone! Here’s a sample of today’s offerings (which shows just how weirdly eclectic I am): mdemuth: Here is the link to the Christian fiction sales story: http://www.tennessean.com/article/20090318/NEWS06/903180416/0/RSS05 mdemuth: “Sales of Christian fiction remain strong. In Christian fiction, there’s hope in the midst [...]

Spoiler alert: If you haven’t read Watching the Tree Limbs, don’t go over to Jamie’s blog and read this entry. It’s a review of Wishing on Dandelions that made me smile.