Marianne Mancusi

Feb 13

Lol this is my stepsister!!!! Go Kate, you babe, you!


babesofnpr:

We normally try to sabotage people who are younger and more successful than us with our powerful mind juju, but we’ll make an exception for Iowa Public Radio’s Kate Wells. BABE! Lol this is my stepsister!!!! Go Kate, you babe, you!

babesofnpr:

We normally try to sabotage people who are younger and more successful than us with our powerful mind juju, but we’ll make an exception for Iowa Public Radio’s Kate Wells. BABE! 

Dec 27

Get an eReader for the holidays?

Check out my eBook library!

FOR 99 CENTS:

Karma Kitty Goes to Comic Con (paranormal comedy) — KINDLE * NOOK

Zombiewood Confidential (zombie story) KINDLE * NOOK

FOR $3.99

Skater Boy (teen romance) KINDLE * NOOK

Razor Girl (zombie post-apocalypse) KINDLE * NOOK

Moongazer (dystopian) KINDLE * NOOK

News Blues (chick lit) KINDLE * NOOK

FOR $9.99 (price set by my publisher)

Boys that Bite     KINDLE * NOOK

Stake That          KINDLE * NOOK

Girls that Growl  KINDLE * NOOK

Bad Blood          KINDLE * NOOK  

Night School       KINDLE * NOOK  

Blood Ties          KINDLE * NOOK

Soul Bound (pre-order) KINDLE * NOOK

Blood Coven Vampires Volume 1 KINDLE * NOOK

LIST OF ALL BOOKS

KINDLE BOOKS

NOOK BOOKS

Dec 25

Avalon's First Christmas -

Avalon’s First Christmas #flickstackr

Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mmancusi/sets/72157628566033767

Dec 17

Liked Gamer Girl? Give Skater Boy a Try!

I’m excited to announce the first ever digital release of my young adult novel SKATER BOY. Originally published back in 2005 (as Sk8er Boy) it was my very first teen book and probably my most autobiographical. (Yes, I loved those skateboarders!!) It’s a contemporary romance - think “Romeo and Juliet with text messaging” - and perfect for readers who loved GAMER GIRL.

The print version of the book has been out-of-print for a while and can be hard to find. But now, for the first time ever, I’ve been able to make the book available as an eBook. Right now on Kindle and Nook, but other formats will follow in the new year.

And best of all? It’s only $3.99. So if you’re still looking for a holiday gift for the Kindle or Nook reader in your life—or just need something to spend that B&N gift card your aunt sent you for Christmas on—I hope you will check out SKATER BOY!!

Here’s what it’s about!

Dawn Miller is sick of being good. Her parents have scheduled her to an inch of her life and her popular friends are boring her to tears. And the rich boy everyone wants her to date is more obnoxious then a five year old on a sugar high.

But then she meets Starr, the headmaster’s punk rock daughter who refuses to play by the rules. Starr introduces Dawn to a whole new world of indy record stores, all night raves, and cute skateboarders who practice underneath a parking deck downtown.

Skateboarders like Sean, who’s sweet and smart and utterly hot—everything Dawn’s ever wanted in a boyfriend—and soon she finds herself head over heels. But deep down she knows her parents will never approve of this boy from the wrong side of town…and the lies she’s been telling are starting to catch up to her. Will Dawn be forced to leave her newfound life behind…and lose her skater boy forever?

BUY FOR KINDLE

BUY FOR NOOK

Nov 17

Avalon Month 5, a set on Flickr.Avalon’s fifth month in photos!

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Avalon Month 5, a set on Flickr.

Avalon’s fifth month in photos!

Aug 11

Avalon 2nd Month, a set on Flickr.Avalon’s second month - in photos!

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Avalon 2nd Month, a set on Flickr.

Avalon’s second month - in photos!

Jul 12

Avalon photo shoot, a set on Flickr.First of many dress up days with mommy!

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Avalon photo shoot, a set on Flickr.

First of many dress up days with mommy!

Jun 15

Avalon Audrey Beach Week 0, a set on Flickr.She’s here! Photos of Avalon Audrey Beach’s birthday and first week!

Water broke, quick snack before hospital!Let's do this!Pitocin it up!Welcome Avalon!

Avalon Audrey Beach Week 0, a set on Flickr.

She’s here! Photos of Avalon Audrey Beach’s birthday and first week!

Jun 05

Avalon’s nursery, a set on Flickr.Avalon’s nursery, the dogs, and my huge baby bump at 37 weeks!

Avalon's nurseryFit for a princessAll the bedding was sewn by my mother in law!Including the awesome canopy

Avalon’s nursery, a set on Flickr.

Avalon’s nursery, the dogs, and my huge baby bump at 37 weeks!

May 25

Looking for a fast, funny (and at 99 cents - cheap!) zombie read? Zombiewood Confidential - my novella originally published as part of “My Zombie Valentine” is up as an e-book on the Kindle and Nook. I mention this because I see bloggers so often recommend the anthology (in the most well-meaning way possible!), but because of the publisher situation, when you buy that actual book, the authors do NOT GET PAID. In fact, they owe me over $1,000 in royalties for that book and I will never see them. So if you’re looking for a fun, campy zombie read, I hope you will consider skipping the anthology and try the e-book instead. Maybe someday I will recoop the money stolen from me.
Anyway, not to sound bitter. I’m excited, actually, at the opportunity to share the story with readers for a super cheap price! It’s just sad to see a recommendation out there that will profit the publisher and not the authors who worked so hard in creating these stories. :(
In any case, here’s a little about Zombiewood Confidential:

Take one low budget zombie film set, a young makeup artist and the Hollywood hearthrob she’s been in love with since she was a teen. Add a couple hundred zombie extras—who’ve become a little too realistic for their own good—and you’ve got Zombiewood Confidential, a campy, zombie novella with action, humor, romance, and, of course, plenty of braaaaaains. 99 cents - Kindle - Nook

Looking for a fast, funny (and at 99 cents - cheap!) zombie read? Zombiewood Confidential - my novella originally published as part of “My Zombie Valentine” is up as an e-book on the Kindle and Nook. I mention this because I see bloggers so often recommend the anthology (in the most well-meaning way possible!), but because of the publisher situation, when you buy that actual book, the authors do NOT GET PAID. In fact, they owe me over $1,000 in royalties for that book and I will never see them. So if you’re looking for a fun, campy zombie read, I hope you will consider skipping the anthology and try the e-book instead. Maybe someday I will recoop the money stolen from me.

Anyway, not to sound bitter. I’m excited, actually, at the opportunity to share the story with readers for a super cheap price! It’s just sad to see a recommendation out there that will profit the publisher and not the authors who worked so hard in creating these stories. :(

In any case, here’s a little about Zombiewood Confidential:

Take one low budget zombie film set, a young makeup artist and the Hollywood hearthrob she’s been in love with since she was a teen. Add a couple hundred zombie extras—who’ve become a little too realistic for their own good—and you’ve got Zombiewood Confidential, a campy, zombie novella with action, humor, romance, and, of course, plenty of braaaaaains.
99 cents - Kindle - Nook