Author: Maryann Ridini Spencer

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The Mary Garden FREE EPUB DOWNLOAD Thursday, July 24 through Saturday, July 26

Get a FREE EPUB Download of The Mary Garden on AMAZON Thursday, July 24 through Saturday, July 26. CLICK HERE. The Mary Garden, a sacred space with deep roots in the Middle Ages, has profound historical significance. It first gained prominence

July 22, 2025

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Black Bean, Cheese & Pepper Quesadilla

My family recently gathered on Long Island, New York's Gold Coast, to enjoy a multi-generational reunion. We had a fantastic time boating, visiting the many picturesque vineyards on the North Fork (where I've set my Lavender Hill Cove novels), and

July 21, 2025

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Lemon Artichoke and Nut Pasta

One of my favorite go-to pastas is this Lemon Artichoke and Nut Pasta. It's packed with flavor, texture, and nutrition. Make it in under 30 minutes, and it's great hot or cold. Serve it as a main course or as

June 25, 2025

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Citrus and Mango Shrimp Salad

Several weeks ago, I had a writer's meeting at my house with a well-known journalist and author, Kathy Strong. Kathy just came out with a new book, The '57 Chevy, and I wanted to celebrate her accomplishment and serve a

May 26, 2025

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Eat Your Veggies Coloring Book for Kids!

I'm excited to announce a book I put together (keeping with the Simply Delicious Living brand!). It's a children's coloring book for ages 1-5 entitled EAT YOUR VEGGIES! It teaches kids about vegetables, where they come from, and how they

May 24, 2025

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Once Upon a Cove Christmas wins 2025 American Legacy Book Award

Maryann Ridini Spencer's novel, Once Upon a Cove Christmas, a mystery and a heartwarming tale of love, faith, and family, set in a small coastal town, has won the 2025 American Legacy Book Award for Holiday Fiction and received a

May 17, 2025

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Roasted Sweet Potato & Veggie Salad

After a busy day spent writing at my desk, I like to create simple, healthy and delicious recipes for dinner. The inspiration for this delectable salad was leftovers with the key crunchy ingredients being leftover sweet potatoes that I

April 29, 2025

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My TOP 5 Reads

Screenshot What are my TOP 5 favorite fiction reads to date and WHY? I’ve been an avid reader and a professional writer my entire life—from writing for newspapers, magazines, and television to developing, producing, and writing award-winning projects for TV and film