My dad was a good man—eager to serve those in need and always ready to offer advice or encouragement. He did not draw attention to himself, and often helped others anonymously. But he had one quirk that drove me crazy when I was merely a teenager with a driver’s license. Whenever we traveled, he demanded […]
Doin’ It Right by Mary Manners
“If you’re going to do something, then do it right.” Those words, spoken by my father, came to me the winter of my thirteenth year as I delivered newspapers along my route on the streets of Elmwood Park, a suburb of Chicago. It was the winter of 1976 and we were in the clutch of […]
A Day in the Life of Axel…and a #Giveaway
I don’t know about you, but animals are a huge part of my life. My husband and I live on a mini-farm we’ve named Manners Manor. We have a dog, two cats, chickens, an aquarium full of fish, and a stocked pond. I thought it would be fun to step inside my dog Axel’s mind […]
Snowflakes & Snuggles and #giveaway
December 1st was an exciting day for me and five other authors with whom I’ve collaborated on several box sets. Snowflakes & Snuggles released, and the six of us breathed a sigh of relief for this awesome set finally seeing the light of day. Why? Because our writing time was plagued by writer’s block, personal […]
Meet Mary Manners. . .With Giveaway!
Welcome, friends! Relax with your morning coffee or take a break during your weekend to help me welcome author Mary Manners to InspyRomance! Mary is a multiple award-winning writer who writes inspirational romances of all lengths, from short stories to novels—something for everyone. Mary lives in the beautiful foothills of East Tennessee with her husband […]