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Review of Hardpan

January 17, 2022 Marilyn Skinner Lanier’s characters in her debut novel, Hardpan, are unforgettable, indomitable, vulnerable, and courageous. Her apt descriptions and keenly wrought characters reflect her deep ties to the land. We are swept into the Glover family’s lives like the … Continue reading

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HARDPAN

HARDPAN a novel by Marilyn Skinner Lanier What happens when a young ranch family in 1950s rural Wyoming loses its moorings? When their young daughter is sent to live in southern California with wealthy relatives whom she barely knows, while her … Continue reading

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Timmy the Tractor Trainee

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Ready for the new year!

Welcoming the new year with my favorite mocha. Some of the daily routines established during the Covid era are worth continuing! This, along with two hours of dedicated writing time on my second novel, Jo, form my creative foundation for … Continue reading

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Skinner Ranch House Restoration

I have submitted this article to the Malheur Enterprise newspaper for their special history edition. It’s about the full restoration of my grandparents’ ranch house built in the 1870s in Jordan Valley, Oregon–a small town in the high desert along … Continue reading

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Getting ready for 2020 Mendocino Coast Writers’ Conference

I’m really looking forward to attending the MCWC again this year, set for July 30-August 1. I’ve signed up for a Novel workshop taught by author Gabe Habash. This workshop is especially serendipitous since I’m in the middle of writing … Continue reading

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“Crazed Cat” is 2nd place winner in nonfiction–2019 MCWC Writing Contest!

I’m still reveling about my short nonfiction piece, “Crazed Cat,” winning second place in the nonfiction category of the 2019 Mendocino Coast Writing Contest (MCWC). I knew something good had happened when the e-mail message started with “Congratulations!” and indicated my … Continue reading

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Coming up soon: MCWC!

I’m getting ready to participate in the Mendocino Coast Writers Conference which runs from August 1-4 this year. Here’s the link to this exciting conference: http://mcwc.org/location-and-schedule I’ve submitted a 2,000 word piece for discussion in the Middle Grade/Young Adult workshop … Continue reading

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“Second Chance” published in Spring 2019 Round Table Literary Journal

Pleased to announce my personal essay, “Second Chance,” is in the Spring 2019 Round Table Literary Journal! It recounts the journey of my mother who in 1965, at age 40 and after giving birth to her sixth child, quits her … Continue reading

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Local Authors Book Expo in Healdsburg–April 27th

I’m excited to join other local authors in reading from our books at the Healdsburg Regional Library this Saturday, April 27th, 2-5 pm. Here’s the link to this special regional literary event: https://sonomacounty.libcal.com/event/5290231

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