Where the “Magic” Happens
Welcome to my writing space! When we built this house in 1995, this room was my stepson’s bedroom. When he moved out ten years later, we converted it into a guest room. But now we have two other guest...
View ArticleIndian Food for Ben & Savannah
The romantic leads in my recent novel, Dragonflies at Night, love Indian food. I know you didn’t ask, but so do I! Ben Shepherd, a celebrity singer/songwriter, and Savannah Adams, a party planner,...
View ArticleA Writer’s Getaway
This week I’m up in my favorite place in the world, Maine! I’m staying in a beautiful little one room condo right on Wells Beach. The views are lovely and I can sit at the kitchen table and see/hear...
View ArticleListen While You Work?
There has been some talk in my writer’s groups about what we listen to while we’re writing. For me, when I’m “making up stories” aka working on a novel, I prefer silence. Or the sound of the ocean...
View ArticlePerfectly Imperfect in Every Way
Early in December, I spent four days in Maine on what I like to call a “personal writing retreat.” This involves me-and-only-me spending several days and nights in a retreat center, vacation condo, or...
View ArticleWriting All the Time!
I practice an intuitive self-discovery process called SoulCollage® where we make many different collaged 5×8 cards to create a personal deck. We included cards that represent our inner voices/parts,...
View ArticleFollow Your Curiosity
A few months ago, I was lucky to have a chance to sit down via Zoom and chat with Nancy Norbeck, creator of the podcast series Follow Your Curiosity. You can listen to our talk here. I share with Nancy...
View ArticleMy Gifts to You!
It just occurred to me that some of you might not know that there’s a whole lotta FREE stuff going on right here on AnneMarieBennett.com, for those who love to read (and I knowthat’s YOU!) Check out...
View ArticleLet the Writing Begin!
As you may have heard, I have begun work on my new novel which is tentatively called Feathers in the Sand. For the last few months I’ve been devoting my scheduled writing time to creating characters,...
View ArticleStories That Stir the Soul: Novel Recommendation
I’m happy to report that my fast drafting is going well. I’m two weeks in now and I’ve been able to keep to my commitment of 4-5 days a week, butt in seat, fingers moving on the keyboard No Matter...
View ArticleQ&A with Anne Marie
Q. In your novel, Dragonflies at Night, which character do you most relate to and why?A. Even though I didn’t lose my parents until my adult years, I relate the most to Savannah because I totally...
View ArticleMeet Eva from “Feathers in the Sand”
Hi Friends!I’m reporting in on my Fast Drafting process (as taught by Jessica Brody) of my new novel, “Feathers in the Sand” (current working title). I’m about 2/3 of the way done (I think, I hope!)...
View ArticleBaby Steps
At first the whole idea of writing another novel seemed daunting. Even though the characters and story had been tugging at my heart for a while. Then I remembered something I learned in a Jennifer...
View ArticleMicah Joins the Army
In my upcoming novel, Feathers in the Sand, one of the characters (Micah) unexpectedly joins the Army and his decision affects his mother Tess and little sister Eva in huge (and also unexpected) ways....
View ArticleSoul-Stirring Writers I Admire
I am often asked “Who is your favorite writer?” What??? That’s like asking me to name my favorite grandchild or brand of chocolate! Not fair. At. All. There’s no way I can only choose one, but I’ll...
View ArticleTV Shows That Stir My Soul: How to Look Good Naked
I know, I know! You probably weren’t expecting THIS show to stir my soul. But read on . . . Several years ago there was an amazing television show that was popular here in America. It was called How...
View ArticleMy New Book of SoulCollage® Essays is Here!
I am currently in the shallow end of revisions for my second women’s novel, tentatively titled “Feathers in the Sand,” so it’ll be a while before that is ready for my beta readers. BUT… In the...
View ArticleSand Angels & Feathers & Maine, Oh My!
The women’s novel I’m writing right now takes place in a fictional seaside town in Southern Maine. Forty-something Tess Gilmore is a single mother in New Haven (Connecticut) who’s been working her butt...
View ArticleSavannah & I Share a Cancer Story
A question I am frequently asked about this book is: Which character do you most relate to and why? In my women’s contemporary romance novel, Dragonflies at Night, Savannah Adams loses her mother to...
View ArticleLove at First Sight?
The main characters of Dragonflies at Night, singer/songwriter Ben and party planner Savannah, fall fast and hard for each other, pretty much immediately. They each know, on some level, that they are...
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