Imagine you’re standing on a rooftop, and there is a crowd below waiting to hear you speak. You only have one sentence, and that will be the last words the world remembers you by. It can’t be a sentence someone else might say. It has to be your own voice. Something uniquely you. What would you say? This is my sentence. #writingexercise
I’m thrilled to announce that Hot in Aruba will be released this summer 2017!
Releasing in digital form only, get your ereaders ready! #Kindle
Who’s ready to turn up the heat?
In gratitude,
Marissa xo
“Have you ever craved desire? Not the wanting, but the feeling of being desired. Not by a lover or significant other, but by a stranger, someone who doesn’t owe you years of commitment or who doesn’t feel trapped by layers of guilt and socially acceptable notions of loyalty. Do you long to be looked at with hunger from someone you’ve never met, or perhaps from someone you’ve met only once—in the briefest of glances, the most insignificant of occurrences—but felt that spark, that pull of fate, drawing you together in a snowball’s avalanche of reckoning?
A little fun for TBT. Here’s a pick of me as a wee girl, pink barrettes and all. ❤️
In gratitude,
Marissa xo
As the Yes Woman, I’m always up for a new adventure. This time around, I’m delving into the world of plant-based eating. To help me through this bizarre terrain, I signed up for a four week transition program. One of the serious bonuses to this particular journey is having one meal a day prepared by The Copper Branch.
Here’s a peek at some of the awesome offerings I’ve had the opportunity to sample:
This was a delicious Quinoa bowl.
A tofu scrambled sandwich (gluten free bread)
Really yummy Quinoa chilli.
Shiitake Teryaki Sandwich. So good.
For a girl who’s not terribly fond of vegetables, this has been an incredible discovery of new tastes and options.
Stay tuned for more!
In gratitude,
Marissa xo
Just found these in an old photo album! This is the poem we included in the little Winnie the Pooh loot bags at our wedding! And a photo of the ridiculously handsome young man who walked me down the aisle. ❤️
In gratitude,
Marissa xo
November 7th, 2016
This week’s theme for #Road2Publication #R2P is:
Tell us about your Work in Progress. Give us the hook in 150 characters or less. Don’t forget to use the #Road2Publication or #R2P
If you tag me @marissa_author I will be sure to ReTweet you!
In gratitude,
Marissa xo
I got my shopping groove on lately at Humphrey’s Boutique in Brooklin, Ontario. 
Check out page 5 of the October 21st edition of the Brooklin Town Crier for a PDF version of the article. 🙂
Say YES to life!
In gratitude,
Marissa
I’m one of those busy types who doesn’t like to sit still. I love having my fingers in many different pies because I tend to get bored easily. When I’m not working on novels, I need something else to dabble in.
Currently, I’m an author, yoga instructor, mom of three amazing kids, and bartender-in-training… I mean, why not?
My latest gig, however, is that of the Yes Woman.
I love adventure, and I enjoying experiencing new things (unless it involves vegetables). Couple that with the whole ‘I-hate-being-bored’ thing, and I’ve created a recipe for fun. I rarely say no to new adventures… unless it involves the aforementioned vegetables, or spiders, or risk of death, then I’ll totally say no. Otherwise, I’m pretty much game for anything.
Recently, I was offered the opportunity to take that concept to a new level. In conjunction with the local paper, The Brooklin Town Crier, I have been visiting businesses in the area and writing about my experiences. A little bit of humour sprinkled with a dash of innocent exploration and the Yes Woman Column was born!
I’m thrilled to be able to share these entertaining articles with you.
For your reading pleasure, here’s the first article to whet your appetite for more:
Boot Camp Diva
“Misty Mozejko, RHN and owner at 10,000 Strong: A nutrition and fitness revolution, wants everyone to know that “no matter where you are in life—fitness or otherwise—you can do it.” This in response to the cringe worthy fear the words boot camp elicit. I should know, since I was cowering in my sneakers the day I showed up for my first Yes Woman experience.
Things you should know up front about me. I’m a diva. I admit this freely. I like soft, cushy, yummy things. I’m not afraid of hard work, and I’ll get out there when push comes to shove, with as much gusto and commitment as anyone, but when there’s no pushing or shoving, I’m happy to relax, curl up with a good book… maybe nap. The very words ‘boot camp’ fly in the face of this time-honoured tradition of laziness, so when The Brooklin Town Crier asked me to don my workout clothes and get my game on, I admit, I whimpered….”
Read the full article on page 5 of the October 7th issue of The Brooklin Town Crier here!
Here’s a photo of me getting my boot camp on:
In gratitude,
Marissa xo
Hey, everyone!
On Thursday, October 6th, 2016, I held the launch of Avelynn: The Edge of Faith at Coffee Culture in my hometown. It was an awesome night. I had so many friends and fans come out to support the second book in the Avelynn series, I was blown away. Honestly, I am still in shock and so incredibly grateful. <3
I know some people wanted to hear a reading from the book, but it was a very busy night, and I just didn’t get the chance. So, I decided to record one instead. That way, even those who couldn’t make the launch could still enjoy listening to/watching me read the first chapter!
Here, for your viewing pleasure, is a reading from Avelynn: The Edge of Faith! Enjoy. 😀
In gratitude,
Marissa xo