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Mary Donahue Interview
Buy NOW! I’ve interviewed a lot of people in my career as a writer and journalist, but none have been as interesting as interviewing Mary Donahue, the protagonist of SCATTERED LIGHT (just published!). Find out how she answered on Women Writers, Women’s Books , a fantastic website of books by/for/and about strong women. Look for “Character interview: Martha Engber.” What would you ask Mary? ___ For updates about Martha’s forthcoming books, news and giveaways, subscribe to he

marthaengber
Nov 26, 20251 min read


Book Review: "Chomp, Press, Pull"
Buy NOW! Elaina Battista-Parsons’ CHOMP, PRESS, PULL fully immersed me into the life of someone whose senses go off like fireworks! The author talks about growing up in New Jersey with sensory dysfunction before anyone had a name for experiencing life in a hyper-vibrant sensory way. Though often not idyllic in a world where most people’s senses are calibrated toward the middle, her rich, often very funny descriptions left me wishing I could experience her dynamism of touch,

marthaengber
Nov 16, 20252 min read


Insta Live Interview Dec. 10!
Order SCATTERED LIGHT now! I know carving a few minutes out of your evening might not sound like fun, but then you’ve never seen a free spirit like Elaina Battista-Parsons operate! Please join our discussion and get the chance to win a free copy of SCATTERED LIGHT ! 6:30 EST (3:30 Pacific/4:30 Central) Wed., Dec. 10 IG Live (@WritingInThe.Winter) ___ For updates about Martha’s forthcoming books, news and giveaways, subscribe to her website: MarthaEngber.com . SCATTERED LIGHT

marthaengber
Nov 12, 20251 min read


A Poem for SCATTERED LIGHT
In my upcoming book, SCATTERED LIGHT , which will be published Nov. 25, 2025 (sequel to my IPPY Gold Medal in YA Winner, WINTER LIGHT ),...

marthaengber
Jun 30, 20251 min read


Developmental Edit of Next Book Underway
I just started the developmental edit of SCATTERED LIGHT (published by Vine Leaves Press Nov. 2025), the Mary Donahue sequel to WINTER...

marthaengber
Mar 2, 20251 min read
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