Why I Can’t Recommend a Life in the Military
Aloha & Welcome to My Blog Becoming an independent woman can require a lot of work, especially if you’re what I call “a daughter of the patriarchy” meaning you look to men as the ultimate authorities in the world. Independent women through the ages have...
When It’s Time to Speak Out!
Aloha & Welcome to My Blog Women are raised to care for others, to be nurturing & sweet, and unless you enjoy being called a bitch, you should never raise your voice or be aggressive! Above all, never show anger, which is unacceptable behavior for a woman...
“Two Steel Magnolias Walk Into a Feminist Meeting…”
Aloha & Welcome to My Blog! Each week I will include an excerpt of my new memoir A Southern Belle In Paris, which will hit Amazon & IngramSpark (order through your bookstore) the end of September. You can pre-order your copy HERE. FIRST: A WORD ON WRITING YOUR...
Announcing Marjorie’s New Memoir “A Southern Belle in Paris”
Announcing Marjorie's New Memoir "A Southern Belle In Paris: Bikinis, Bombs, de Beauvoir & Billy Bob" THE HEART IS OUR REFUGE As I sat down on this beautiful August morning on Maui to finish this newsletter announcing my new book, a memoir called A Southern Belle...

Winter 2022 Newsletter: Betwixt & Between Worlds
As we begin our journey into the New Year of 2022, I am reminded of the two faces of the Roman God Janus, with one older face looking backwards to the past and one younger face looking forward to the future. When I look back, both 2020 and 2021 are a bit hazy and memories are fuzzy around the edges like pastel chalks rubbed and blended together. I admit that I really don’t understand how it’s even possible that we’re now in the year 2022!

Aloha from Maui: Fall/Winter 2021 Newsletter
Aloha from the beautiful island of Maui! As we come to the last months of 2021 and prepare for the upcoming holidays, we pause to give thanks for all our blessings of family, friends, health and for every situation that has led us to this precious moment in time.
Rocking Chair Blues: Writing & Travel
There is a magical place called Hana, Maui, beautiful, remote and where the Hawaiian culture is still alive and well. The writing retreat I offer every year in Taos, NM, will now be happening in Hawaii. A retreat center in Hana that caught my eye as being perfect for a writing retreat is called Ala Kukui, meaning Path of Enlightenment.
Magical Alchemy: Why Writing Your Story Matters
It's been a while since I've been in touch and like many of you, I seemed to have misplaced time somewhere that I can't find! In spite of "no time" in November of 2020, I published my second writing workbook, Writes of Passage: Writing Through the Seasons of Your...
Marjorie’s 2nd Writing Book Just Published!
JUST PUBLISHED! Aloha Dear Writers & Friends, I'm so happy to share with you the publication of my 2nd writing book, Writes of Passage: Writing Through the Seasons of Your Life. Available HERE on Amazon. Richly illustrated with stories, myths and inspirational...
WRITES OF PASSAGE: WRITING YOUR LIFE STORY
WRITES OF PASSAGE: WRITING YOUR LIFE STORY Have you ever imagined yourself as the heroine or hero of your own life story? Have you considered that your greatest challenges & conflicts have actually assisted you in becoming a more authentic, stronger & bolder...
Write as though your life depends on it, that’s writing with a passionate heart, the true writer's adventure!
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