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
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
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
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
Lavender Hill Cove Wins Second First Place Award for Christian Fiction
I was very pleased to find out last night that my novel, "Lavender Hill Cove," won the 2024 International Impact Award for Christian Fiction! Earlier this year, the book also won the 2024 Best Book Award. Looking forward to the
BARNES & NOBLE Palm Desert AUTHOR TALK and Q&A December 1, 2024, 1:00 PM
I hope to see you at my Barnes & Noble Author Talk and Book Signing on Sunday, December 1, 2024. 1:00 PM Author Talk followed by Q&A and Book Signing at Barnes & Noble in Palm Desert Westfield Shoppingtown 72-840, CA-111 Links
Author Event: Thursday, April 25—La Quinta Rotary Club Luncheon at PGA West
Thursday, April 25, 2024 La Quinta Rotary Club Luncheon Event with Guest Speaker Author Maryann Ridini Spencer 11:45 am – 1:30 pm (approximately) Ernie’s Bar & Grill 56-150 Pga Boulevard La Quinta, CA 92253 Members & Non-Members invited. $30.00 per person. Info and RSVP to karenkelley788@gmail.com
Maryann’s Upcoming Author Events
NOVEMBER AUTHOR EVENTS — In Person and Online Monday, November 13, 2023, 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.— GSFE Kindness Day Awards at Luxe Buffet, 108 Westminster Mall, Westminster, CA. Maryann will join other "Kindness"" award winners at this annual Global Society
Maryann Ridini Spencer honored with a 2023 Kindness Day Award
Thank you & Mahalo Global Society for Female Entrepreneurs (GSFE) for this wonderful honor. To find out more and register, visit: bit.ly/3EJ17hl.
AUTHOR TALK with guest author Abigail Karel
Join Author/Host Maryann Ridini Spencer for the Writer’s Pantry AUTHOR TALK on Friday, September 1, 2023 at 1:00 PM PT at https://youtube.com/MaryannRidiniSpencer. Maryann interviews sixteen-year-old emerging author Abigail Karel. Abigail is a published author who has been writing fiction since