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I Write, therefore, I Am

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About Me

Hey, there, thanks for stopping by. My name is Mary Quast and I write contemporary romance with a twist. I'm a member of Romance Writers of America.As a professional artist, I learned to answer the call to express myself creatively. While attending Alma College, I learned to write descriptively and after years of writing for myself I'm allowing readers the opportunity to examine the minds and lives of the wonderful characters I've created in the late night hours.I consider myself a storyteller. I see the stories in my mind’s eye and use words as my palette to paint the lives of my characters. Through intense research and descriptive narratives, I hope to bring these stories to life and allow readers to use the covers of my books as a door to open into adventures of love in wonderful locations.MySpace Layouts - Red Ice myspace layouts

My Interests

Writing is not what I do, but what I am. It's the result of an overactive imagination.I enjoy teaching art as well as painting and drawing.I love going to rummage sales and finding treasures. I'm keeping a journal about it. Check it out at http://www.xanga.com/FindersI'm a member of the Romance Writers of America. I enjoy sharing my creative talents with my others. In my spare time, I love being with my children especially reading and doing crafts. Treasure finding is a favorite pastime with my husband.

You are The Moon

Hope, expectation, Bright promises.

The Moon is a card of magic and mystery - when prominent you know that nothing is as it seems, particularly when it concerns relationships. All logic is thrown out the window.

The Moon is all about visions and illusions, madness, genius and poetry. This is a card that has to do with sleep, and so with both dreams and nightmares. It is a scary card in that it warns that there might be hidden enemies, tricks and falsehoods. But it should also be remembered that this is a card of great creativity, of powerful magic, primal feelings and intuition. You may be going through a time of emotional and mental trial; if you have any past mental problems, you must be vigilant in taking your medication but avoid drugs or alcohol, as abuse of either will cause them irreparable damage. This time however, can also result in great creativity, psychic powers, visions and insight. You can and should trust your intuition.

What Tarot Card are You?
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I'd like to meet:

Interesting people. But isn't everyone interesting in their own way?

Music:

Music inspires me. I have to give credit and thanks to musicians and composers. Looking back at my manuscripts, I could tell you what I was listening to as I wrote.I enjoy listening to the wind and rain outside my window or nature sounds & music on disk. I also listen to Blues, Jazz, meditative music and world tunes.Soundtracks: Phantom of the Opera, Spiderman, Final Fantasy X, Underworld, The Last Kiss...As for "regular" music, my favorites include Nine Inch Nails, Gorillaz, Red, Fuel, AFI,

Movies:

I like the old movies, international, independant and artisitc movies. Comedies.

Television:

I don't get to see much other than Nick or Disney. The news is too depressing. But I do try to catch Boston Legal and the new Knight Rider.

Books:

"The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho. Works by Doug Allyn.Amy Tan, Chicklit, Historical romance, whatever I can get my hands on.I love reading! Check out my website to see what I'm currently reading. wwww.maryquast.comI love my own books too! Visit my author page at http://www.vanillaheartbooksandauthors.com/Mary_Quast.htmlGe t your "Painted Soul" gear at http://www.cafepress.com/paintedsoulFor fun I collect old & new cookbooks as well as antique children's books.

Heroes:

My dad - he taught me alot spiritually about myself and others. My mom - for encouraging me to read.As for the heroes in my stories... they are just yummy. Check out my Characters photo album to see my inspiration.

My Blog

My Son’s Adventure w/ Me

Devin spent the day with me "at work" for "Take Your Child to Work Day".  He learned how to write a book and publish it.  I think he has a new respect for what we di...
Posted by I Write, therefore, I Am on Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:49:00 PST

Do you have AAADD?

Special thanks to George who sent this to me.  I just HAD to share it with everyone.  This is so me and I'm sure many of you! Age Activated Attention Deficit Disorder.This is how it manifest...
Posted by I Write, therefore, I Am on Fri, 18 Apr 2008 08:09:00 PST

A Little Bit O’ Heaven

It is a lovely spring day.  The temp is warming and the birds are singing.  Soon I'll be able to open my window. I'm busy at work in my home office.  My toddler is playing on the floor ...
Posted by I Write, therefore, I Am on Tue, 15 Apr 2008 09:34:00 PST

Colors and their meanings

Colors over the years have come to mean many things to different cultures.  Symbols and metaphors help us understand our everyday language and figures of speech.  Almost every item, every wo...
Posted by I Write, therefore, I Am on Mon, 14 Apr 2008 06:44:00 PST

The loss of a job

Ever since he was a small boy, my husband knew he would be a pilot some day.  He has been flying since he was 17 and misses the sky when he's not.  Now after flying for ATA Airlines for many...
Posted by I Write, therefore, I Am on Sat, 05 Apr 2008 05:19:00 PST

The Leak

Drip, drip, drip...:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />                Somewhere there is a little hole.&n...
Posted by I Write, therefore, I Am on Fri, 28 Mar 2008 12:44:00 PST

Garage Sale fever

I’ve seen two rummage sales advertised already.  I can’t wait for the season to start.  I love "junkin" and finding wonderful treasures.  I’ll be posting often on my X...
Posted by I Write, therefore, I Am on Wed, 26 Mar 2008 10:54:00 PST

The Rainbow Bridge

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.   When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for ...
Posted by I Write, therefore, I Am on Mon, 17 Mar 2008 08:22:00 PST

Can you believe it?

Just inside our local market there is a bulletin board where people can post things such as garage sales, benefit dinners and animals.  I went to the store w/ two of the boys to get ice crea...
Posted by I Write, therefore, I Am on Mon, 17 Mar 2008 05:45:00 PST

*sigh*

Well, it feels like things are going to get back to normal around here.  My mom is all moved into her appartment at the retirement complex and loving it.  Her house is empty and now up for s...
Posted by I Write, therefore, I Am on Sun, 16 Mar 2008 09:43:00 PST