Mary Strand

Writes YA, women's fic, rom-com, songs. Lives for sports, guitar, & adventures. Out now: I Don't Need Your Permission (album) + Seemingly Perfect (book)!

[Mary Strand @Mary_Strand]

My second album, I DON'T NEED YOUR PERMISSION, is out now from @HyghTension/@virginmusic! On all the streamings + CDs (vinyl to come)!

Bandcamp: https://t.co/TLPHh2e6vW

All other streaming: https://t.co/BwySgs7Q2s

[Mary Strand @Mary_Strand]

TIme for my monthly blog! This time it's about first crushes. I almost named him, because it's been SO LONG since high school (at least five years), but I'm probably taking that secret to the grave. :-)

https://t.co/C7TT7YQKR0

#YAOTLblog #blogging #writingcommunity

[Mary Strand @Mary_Strand]

This month's blog post: about teenage insecurities. I was shy as a youngsta, and that definitely went away ... but I'm sure it built character. 😎 https://t.co/tlhvf9pvui #blogging #YAOTLblog

[Mary Strand @Mary_Strand]

Shoutout to Take Effect Reviews for this AMAZING (10/10!) review of my album, I Don't Need Your Permission! Comparing me to Joan Jett and Chrissie Hynde: THANK YOU! https://t.co/dZcg210EqK #newalbum #newmusic

[Mary Strand @Mary_Strand]

Blogging today! All about my favorite hangout as a teen. And, um, other things. https://t.co/AyvA39Pg2l #YAOTLblog #writingcommunity

[J.A. Konrath @jakonrath]

I've been a professional fiction writer since 2002. Here's what I've learned.

This list assumes your books are good enough. You'll know when you know.

1. Write when you can. Finish what you start. Self-publish what you finish. Repeat.

2. You don't need gatekeepers.

3. The only thing you should pay for is cover art (and maybe formatting if you haven't learned how to do that yourself.) People do judge a book by its cover.

4. The only advertising that ever worked for me is BookBub, and that doesn't work as well as it used to. Your best advertising is writing a good book.

5. Kindle Unlimited earns more than going wide on all platforms. Make sure your Amazon listing sings.

6. Your online presence will not help sell books. Social media doesn't boost sales.

7. Don't read your reviews, or worry about reviews at all.

8. Periodic sales and discounts and freebies increase units sold and income generated.

9. Be polite, gracious, humble, and thankful.

10. Don't stress over sales. Just keep improving your craft.

11. Never give up.

[Mary Strand @Mary_Strand]

OMG, yes!!!

[The Figen @TheFigen_]

Expectation and Reality 😂😂

[Mary Strand @Mary_Strand]

@tomemmer Your mama must be so proud of how you turned out. RESIGN. Also, neither country wants you.

[Mary Strand @Mary_Strand]

Blogging today! All about first freedoms ... and adventures. https://t.co/Q5ED9u8Inw #YAOTLblog #blogging #writingcommunity

[Suzie rizzio @Suzierizzo1]

Companies that stood by DEI & didn’t fold to Trump!
1. Auntie Anne’s
2. Jamba Juice
3. Kroger
4. Cinnabon
5. Southwest Airlines
6. Kroger
7. United Airlines
8. Costco
9. Ulta
10. Macy’s
11. Walgreens
12. Old Navy
13. Scooters
14. Trader Joe’s
15. Aldi
16. T.D Bank

[Mary Strand @Mary_Strand]

TODAY. The state of Minnesota is on strike. End the federal occupation. #iceoutforgood

[Mary Strand @Mary_Strand]

Blogging today! About friendships, and losing them, and all sorts of other warm cozy things, or possibly not. :-)
https://t.co/DhFrqIXjs5 #YAOTLblog #friendship #writingcommunity

[Mary Strand @Mary_Strand]

@MbarkCherguia Forever Dateless

[Mary Strand @Mary_Strand]

Board of Directors of @Target: sure, our sales, revenue, and stock have tanked because we rejected DEI. But how can we make even MORE horrendous business decisions? Oh, yeah: help ICE. #business101 #fail

[Mary Strand @Mary_Strand]

Blogging today! About whether teen novels are, or should be, a time capsule for future generations. https://t.co/dFMZxknnDM #YAOTLblog #writingcommunity #teen

[Mary Strand @Mary_Strand]

Increasingly, I think they need to hire happier (less bitter, less angry, possibly less arrogant) people to create the #Squaredle puzzles. The current ones are ruining our days.

[Mary Strand @Mary_Strand]

Thank you so much!!! 🎶💕

[We♥Music @weheartmusic]

Rhett Miller @rhettmiller , with @Mary_Strand and the Garage , brought an upbeat alt country rock sound to St. Paul’s @TurfClubMN and entertained the crowd with soaring vocals and good humor.

https://t.co/QvSDxYkehA

[Itisnow Radio Station @itisnowpod]

indie Musicians email [email protected] if you want your music played. GMT Time check schedule for more plays. Playlist 907 music from No Parking - Running Out The Clock The Weirdos Song @IAmJimenaArroyo Delta Rain - Martyrs
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Fire In The Rain - @hollywildmusic Someone Real - Asmi Aderay I'm In Love With My Friends @Girlwith_a_Hawk Bring it Back To Life @benreel Start as We Mean To Go On - Smiley WITH ME TONIGHT @jam_tako3
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[Mary Strand @Mary_Strand]

Sweet post for the day...

[lath @landthe_]

if only you knew
how madly I love you
the moon would lose its reason
to wander through the sky
for all the beauty it reflects
was born when you walked by

[Mary Strand @Mary_Strand]

Blogging today! All about dream jobs vs. Plan B. https://t.co/eekR7FfgxW #YAOTLblog #writingcommunity #dreamjob

[Mary Strand @Mary_Strand]

Actually, I've had a great reading year. You? #readersoftwitter