Mary Rajotte’s Blog Posts

Curiouser & Curiouser

Life has changed really quickly, hasn’t it? Just last week (okay, maybe the week before), we were going out to dinner at our favorite Mexican restaurant or to the movies in those really cushy lounge chairs; making plans for upcoming get-togethers with friends, or heading to the grocery store whenever we could to pick up pizza &…

Patron Perk: The Culling

Patron Perk: The Culling

One of my favorite stories I’ve ever written, The Culling, is now available to all my supporters on Patreon!   ABOUT THE CULLING After years of estrangement, Gemma’s brothers come home to visit Mama on her death bed. When the overbearing boys start throwing their weight around, Gemma bites her tongue. But when they threaten…

March 2020 Goals

March 2020 Goals

I’m two months into the Novel In A Year Workshop with Richard Thomas and so far, the book is moving along fairly well. I’m also working on a couple of short stories at the moment – one for a specific market and another for my patrons. Keeping busy as always good and I’m definitely feeling…

New Fiction: What Lies Beneath

New Fiction: What Lies Beneath

I’m super stoked to share a new piece of fiction, exclusive to all supporters of my Patreon page.   ABOUT THE STORY The residents of Mourne Lake know all too well the price of peace. But when the delicate balance between tranquility and violence threatens their lives, one determined man vows to remind the ones…

First Days

First Days

So, I’m 2 weeks into writing the new book. Even though my outline isn’t as complete as I wanted it before starting, things are going fairly well. I’m almost through the rough draft of my first act (4 chapters). I’m writing less than I would on a normal project (I’m averaging around 1200 words/day) but…