Uncover the Hidden Stories of California’s Past
Mary’s debut novel, In This Land of Plenty, is a family saga that introduces the diverse cast of characters and complex social issues that populate California’s rich history while drawing a direct line to today’s residents.
Short story collection
Fertile Soil: Stories of the California Dream
In Fertile Soil: Stories of the California Dream, Mary presents the light and dark sides of contemporary California, the perseverance of its residents, and the richness of its culture. Mary focuses on those who demonstrate tenacious resilience as they tackle adversity, accepting challenges they could more easily shirk.
Bilingual children’s books
Tropical Tales Series
Discover Tropical Tales, a delightful children's book series, written in English and Spanish. Each book features a jungle or ocean animal who faces challenges which a young child might experience. In addition, to combining a good story with Claudia’s gorgeous illustrations, Mary intends for these books to introduce the existence of different languages, and the concept of bilingualism, to very young children.
About Mary
Mary writes fiction for adults and children. Her debut novel, In This Land of Plenty, a family saga through California history, won multiple awards, including the 2021 California Book of the Year from BiblioLab’s Indie Author Project from America’s librarians, and a Readers’ Favorite Gold Medal for Western Fiction. She’s also penned a collection of short stories set in California. In 2022, she published the first two bilingual children’s picture books in her Tropical Tales series. In early 2025, a sequel to her novel, set in Gold Rush California, will be available.
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