I’ve gotten a couple of emails asking “Are you okay?” because it’s been so long since I posted on the website, and – you know – covid. Yes, I’m fine, but there are now three things to share, so I’ll see if I can remember how to send out a blog post! Thing One: It […]| Mary Doria Russell
Every year at this time, I repost this essay at my brother’s request. The years have passed since he lost Jean, but her memory is a blessing.| Mary Doria Russell
If you’re a Kindle reader and have been thinking about ordering A Thread of Grace, today’s the day! Amazon is offering it as a Daily Deal for $1.99 on Sept. 3, 2020.| Mary Doria Russell
The owner of my local bookstore, Mac’s Backs on Coventry, will be bringing books to be signed to my house soon — and we will, of course, keep proper social distance! The store has hardcover copies of The Women of the Copper Country in stock and can still ship online orders in time for Mother’s […]| Mary Doria Russell
Don and I are in the COVID19 high risk group, so we are isolating ourselves. We already had a fully stocked pantry and freezer in anticipation of the snowstorms and thunderstorms that can knock out power for a few days at a time. So far, the pandemic is a spectator sport for us. In all […]| Mary Doria Russell
I have been asked to clarify an earlier blog. As was made clear within that post, I was invited to participate in a TEDx event. TEDx events are locally and independently organized and do not represent TED. I regret any misunderstanding. I have been warned that I will be contacted by TED with a request […]| Mary Doria Russell
If you order my novels from Mac’s Backs / Books on Coventry by December 15, Suzanne can have them to you in time for gift-giving. Tell us in the COMMENTS box at the end of the order form whether you’d like a personalized message or a simple signature. And thanks for supporting a wonderful independent […]| Mary Doria Russell
NOTE ADDED ON 12/11/19: As requested, I’ve changed the title of this blog to clarify that I was not invited by TED but by TEDxSantaCruz. See this post for details. ================================================= The Women of the Copper Country was published on August 6, and the novel has done well — we’re in a second printing […]| Mary Doria Russell
Days of Awe| Mary Doria Russell
The bindery is shipping out crates of The Women of the Copper Country! If you pre-ordered the book from my local independent bookstore, Mac’s Backs / Books on Coventry, you should have your signed/personalized copies next week. Click here for the list of coming events. More are being added, including one in September in at […]| Mary Doria Russell