Books and Upcoming
Mary’s writing is filled with imagination, family inspiration, meaningful life lessons, humor, heart, and characters that stay with you. Her upcoming work includes a wide range of stories, from whimsical children’s books and an expanding elf series to a future novel and a self-help project rooted in healing, resilience, and lived experience.
Each story carries its own personality, but they all share the same foundation: creativity, connection, memory, and purpose.
Elf Series
Mary’s elf series is a collection of whimsical holiday-inspired stories centered around unique elves, each with their own personality, placement, journey, and purpose. These stories bring together imagination, tradition, adventure, family warmth, and meaningful lessons.
Denahli the Holiday Kitchen Elf
A story about an elf who receives permanent placement, bringing magic, heart, and holiday spirit into the kitchen.
Denahli’s Adventure with Sonnet
An adventure that takes Denahli to Frydek, Texas, weaving in local history, the 65, and the grotto.
Rosstopher the Lodge Elf
A charming story about an elf placed in a lodge with a Cajun chef, blending personality, food, and holiday warmth.
Annaheim’s Journey
A heartfelt story about an elf with determination, strength, and courage she carries through her journey.
Annaheim’s Holiday Soiree
A potential continuation of Annaheim’s story, celebrating holiday spirit, connection, and the magic of gathering together.
Jairdynum the Garden Elf
A nature-inspired elf story about embracing the elements, gardening, growth, and the beauty found outdoors.
Orryee’s Sticks and Stones
A playful story about an elf enamored with golf, bringing humor, personality, and charm to the series.
Pet Elf
A possible story connected to Annaheim’s Journey, introducing another layer of companionship, imagination, and heart.
Elf Recipes Cookbook
A companion cookbook inspired by the elf series, bringing the magic of the stories into the kitchen with recipes readers can enjoy and share.
Children’s Books
Mary’s children’s books are imaginative, thoughtful, and full of personality. Some stories are funny and lighthearted, while others gently explore courage, problem-solving, family, fear, wisdom, and adventure through the eyes of children and unforgettable characters.
The Professional Nose Picker
A humorous and imaginative story about a graduate farmer who grows carrots for snow-people.
Marnie’s Dream Cloud
A sweet story about a four-year-old who struggles to sleep with the lights off and the comfort that comes when her grandmother visits.
A Boy Called Dad
A story about a young boy with an old soul, known for giving advice and wisdom to other kids.
Frieda the Tooth Detector Fairy
A fun and clever story about a tooth fairy who faces obstacles and learns to problem-solve along the way.
The Kuldisak Kids
A funny and modern story about siblings who use technology to watch over their neighbor and get caught up in unexpected adventures.
The Fifth Knowledge
A potential series following the adventures of nine-year-olds in a magical environment, filled with mystery, imagination, and discovery.
Novels - Other
Mary’s writing also extends into adult fiction with a future novel centered around love, healing, friendship, and two lives finding their way through complicated paths.
Gill & Gyrden
A story about a single wounded warrior and a widowed woman who find their way to each other through an entangled adventure of common friends, individual journeys, and unexpected connection.
The River Boy
An adventurous story about a boy and his life along the river, filled with curiosity, discovery, and memorable moments.
Self -Help
Mary’s self-help writing is rooted in survival, reflection, resilience, and healing. This work carries a deeply personal and meaningful tone, offering encouragement to others who have endured trauma and are working their way through each day.
Raising Up Life’s Achievements: Surviving with C-PTSD
A 365-day collection of stories, comments, quotes, and reflections centered around enduring trauma, surviving difficult seasons, and finding strength one day at a time.