Mary Ann Tippett – författare

Clara hates Vermont. Her son moved her here due to her dementia, but it was a mistake. There’s a squirrel murderer on the loose and management’s ignoring her concerns. Her pet pug, Pig, hates it too, threatened by a vengeful tenant and constrained by the cold, and senior residence rules that never end.
What’s more, strange letters from the dead arrive in Clara’s dreams. And someone's arranging her grandchildren’s toys into alarming scenes outside the front doors.Before it's too late, Clara hatches a plan to escape with the help of a non-binary youngster named Radish, Bonnie the eyelid artist, and Jimmy the overly popular owner of a working vehicle. But escape may not be what Clara needs. Can she ever find peace in her new home and its colourful residents with a slowly fragmenting mind? At once horrifying and hilarious, “Clara & Pig” will captivate anyone who has ever loved a dog or watched a loved one struggle with dementia. Perfect for fans of Fredrik Backman’s "A Man Called Ove" and Lisa Genova’s "Still Alice."

From International Award Finalist, Mary Ann Tippett, comes a story that answers the question: What if your soulmate is out there and you're not looking?

Faith loves animals and hates Pinot Noir. Brian loves Pinot Noir and is allergic to animals. She is searching for love and a wine career. He is content to write news stories and dote on his commitment-shirking girlfriend.

A new dating app hits their city and everyone is talking about its guaranteed soulmate matches.  Brian registers for a match when he is forced to write a story about the app’s dubious “guarantee.” At the same time, Faith is looking for a love connection.

When Faith and Brian are paired, sparks fly. Until she reveals she hates Pinot Noir. And he lets slip he may have killed a chipmunk. Can the popular app, reputed to unfailingly connect soulmates, be wrong about Brian and Faith?

As Mt. Pleasant’s top weight loss counsellor, Susan Snow is gunning for a promotion. Her only distraction is a mirror she suspects is magic. Angela Marshall can’t seem to make a dent in an irksome five pounds she’s packed on, and she’s willing to cheat her way into ShapeShifters to lose it. Mina Haver risked everything to ensure her daughter could attend school in a bomb-free environment, and she is not about to let a feisty old lady her husband hit with his car get in the way.

These three women form an unlikely alliance when they join a ShapeShifters training run. Then Susan gets fired and her daughter gets expelled. Mina becomes the target of a vicious meme. And Angela turns to her new friends from ShapeShifters to find her footing as her son becomes increasingly angry over their move to Canada.

Separately, their lives may be derailing, but together Susan, Mina and Angela can survive anything — their erratic children, running mishaps and unraveling identities. Even a mirror with mystical properties cannot tarnish the bond pulling them into an unanticipated future.

Clara forgets to remember a lot of things, but she clings fiercely to the memory of Florida, her real home. With best friends Bonnie and Jimmy filling her lapses with Zumba and happy hour tea, Vermont''s Milton Manor senior living is almost bearable. Her new friend, Axel, is also a gem, stopping by often to run her errands.

But then ousted tenant Willie, who tried to kill Clara''s dog, starts lurking around the Manor once again, and the gossip over Clara''s rule-flouting becomes more intense. When her son begins colluding with Bonnie and Jimmy, questioning her every decision, she''s had enough.

She doesn''t know who she can trust, including herself. But one thing she knows for sure - she will escape Milton Manor if it''s the last thing she does.

Starting to write a novel is hard. Finishing one? Even harder. With this guide you can check write a novel off your list. A feat you can accomplish in three days.

Unlike novels written over longer periods of time, writing in the Zone blasts past common obstacles to finishing. Once you know how to channel the Zone, you may never write a novel any other way.

Key areas covered in this guide:

Do you have a novel inside you? It''s time to give your story a life.

Writers spend a lot of time in front of screens demanding creative input from their brains. Brains operate best on snacks and meals that are tasty, protein-rich and gluten-free. This book compiles the most popular recipes from three years of food blogging to an audience of largely readers and writers. If you value creative output at a maximum energy level, this collection of snack, meal and treat recipes is for you.

"Looking for some delicious recipes to fuel your creative juices ? This book is filled with lots of healthier options, especially if you prefer to avoid gluten loaded snacks and meals. The recipes are easy to follow and use ingredients you can find in most grocery stores. This isn''t just for writers or creatives- a book for anyone looking for something different. The work-from-home crew is here to stay and needs healthier options. There is also a definite brunch vibe to this book and that is always a great idea!" -- Goodreads Review

"Mary Ann Tippett''s Food For Writers is a compilation of the author''s favorite recipes collected over three years from blogs, then modified for her home use. She''s an author of three books, besides this one, and these nutrient dense, easy-to-make snacks and meals kept her writing brain fueled for endurance. She writes, "To keep the words flying from brain to page, I have accumulated a treasure trove of recipes that accommodate the writing lifestyle. I like to write without interruptions, so most of my favourites are fast, easy or can be prepared in advance."

Frequent ingredients include gluten free all purpose flour, mashed bananas, natural peanut butter, oat flour, almond milk, dates, and blueberries.

My favorite recipe was the Salted Caramel Brownies, made mostly with dates, nuts, and cacao power. If you''re a writer, and crave nutrient-dense and easy-to-prepare homemade meals, this is the cookbook for you." -- Goodreads Review

Murders at the Penny Lane Book Club were supposed to stay on the page. But after Jolee Lennon accuses its members of mistreating her friend and business partner, she''s later found dead. Daisy wants to know who killed her best friend and owner of the hair salon where she works. As a part time law student, it''s her only means for paying her tuition. But the salon''s co-owner has disappeared. To make matters worse, Daisy suspects her own mother is hiding something.

Although distracted by Brett Harnette, a hunky officer assigned to the case, Daisy focuses on reopening the salon and identifying suspects. With Brett''s help, she uncovers incriminating information relating to Jolee''s presumed allergic reaction. Unsure about opening herself up to heartbreak, with emotions running high, Daisy''s busy and predictable life is thrown off balance. Charmed by Brett''s attention, Daisy entangles herself in a maze of suspects and motives. The closer she gets to solving her friend''s murder, the riskier her safety becomes. Can Daisy identify the murderer before the killer closes in on her?