Second Printing of ‘The Gypsy Smiled’ Coming October 2023!

“The Gypsy Smiled” cover of first printing

“The Gypsy Smiled” is a fictitious book I wrote back in 2017, inspired by the Lou Christie song, “The Gypsy Cried.” I simply flipped the song, and instead of writing a sad story, I made it a happy one–but not without challenges.

“The Gypsy Smiled” is the story of Lucretia Christiansen, aka Lucy, a young gothic singer in the late 1980s trying to make it on her own. She’s in an original all-girl band and juggling two jobs when a young musician, Scott, who calls himself “Dionysis” befriends her. From having fake names, being a part of the gothic subculture, and loving oldies music too, they have a lot in common.

Scott wants to take the relationship to the next level, but Lucy ignores the chemistry between them. She would rather live in her fantasy world, dreaming about her favorite musician Lou Christie; and her band making it. But Lucy’s make-believe world is very different from reality and she starts spinning into a downward spiral.

That’s when her good friend, a psychic who goes by “Gypsy” steps in. Gypsy forces Lucy to slow down by sending her on an all-expense paid new age spa in the country for some relaxation and reflection. What happens next? Only Gypsy knows!

“The Gypsy Smiled” was picked up for a second printing by traditional publisher, Higher Ground and will be published in October. (NOTE – This is my second book published in 2023!)

But the great news doesn’t stop there. I am absolutely thrilled to have found a dream cover model for the second printing. It’s a female writer, dancer, and psychic who I’ve admired for some time. We’re having a phone meeting later today. I will reveal her name in a later blog, and after we seal the deal; as I also am reconnecting with another artist who will put the finishing touches on the cover (along with Higher Ground’s people who came up with a fitting font).

I am over the moon!

(The first model in the photo above is Ashley Valentin, a very sweet young woman who came to one of my first book signings for “On the Guest List” about a decade ago. We became friends and I officiated her wedding!)

I am so grateful that Higher Ground publishing has given me creative reins to choose my own cover model and give direction to how I want the cover to look. Not all publishers do this, and as authors, we go with the flow.

The original “The Gypsy Smiled” has been out of print since 2022. There may be some copies left on Amazon, but why not wait to get the new edition? October will be here before we know it!

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Maryanne Christiano-Mistretta can be reached at: maryannechristiano@gmail.com.

Pre-sales for Maryanne’s 6th book, “So You Think You Know the Jersey Shore?” are now available: https://omni-pub.com/product/so-you-think-you-know-the-jersey-shore/

And while we are celebrating, here is a wonderful article about the book: https://www.mypaperonline.com/beautiful-ride-in-maryanne-christiano-mistrettas-front-row-seat-to-the-jersey-shore.html

“Be (Extra)Ordinary: 10 Ways to Become Your Own Hero” is available on Amazon. To get your paperback or Kindle version, visit:Be (Extra)Ordinary

“I Don’t Want to Be Like You” is available on Amazon. To get your paperback, Kindle or audio copy, go here: I Don’t Want To Be Like You

Her fiction book “Love Cats” second printing is now available, under the pen name Krystianna Mercury, from Pink Flamingo. You can purchase it here: https://eroticbooknetwork.com/product/love-cats/

Maryanne is also available for book editing and coaching. Rates are competitive.

And for positive messages, visit Be YOUnique, the Anti-Bullying You Tube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLq6J9MSvcjd-haQ30ycLWA/videos

Visit my business page, Pear Tree Enterprises, at: https://peartreeenterprises.wordpress.com/

Trenton fashion designer turns disability into super ability

Fashion designer, Qaysean Williams, photo courtesy of Moona Media

Last week I had the honor of interviewing fashion designer, Qaysean Williams for Trenton Journal.

He’s such a sweet person and an inspiration.

You can read my article here: https://trentonjournal.com/trenton-fashion-designer-turns-disability-into-super-ability/

Special thanks to Chandra McQueen and Arie Cameron for facilitating the interview.

If you liked this blog, feel free to buy me a kombucha: https://ko-fi.com/maryannechristianomistretta

Maryanne Christiano-Mistretta can be reached at: maryannechristiano@gmail.com.

Pre-sales for Maryanne’s 6th book, “So You Think You Know the Jersey Shore?” are now available: https://omni-pub.com/product/so-you-think-you-know-the-jersey-shore/

And while we are celebrating, here is a wonderful article about the book: https://www.mypaperonline.com/beautiful-ride-in-maryanne-christiano-mistrettas-front-row-seat-to-the-jersey-shore.html

“Be (Extra)Ordinary: 10 Ways to Become Your Own Hero” is available on Amazon. To get your paperback or Kindle version, visit:Be (Extra)Ordinary

“I Don’t Want to Be Like You” is available on Amazon. To get your paperback, Kindle or audio copy, go here: I Don’t Want To Be Like You

Her fiction book “Love Cats” second printing is now available, under the pen name Krystianna Mercury, from Pink Flamingo. You can purchase it here: https://eroticbooknetwork.com/product/love-cats/

Maryanne is also available for book editing and coaching. Rates are competitive.

And for positive messages, visit Be YOUnique, the Anti-Bullying You Tube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLq6J9MSvcjd-haQ30ycLWA/videos

Visit my business page, Pear Tree Enterprises, at: https://peartreeenterprises.wordpress.com/

Svengoolie Commission Drawing by Peter Gallagher (Heathcliff cartoonist)

My brother-in-law, Joe, is a big Svengoolie fan. For those who don’t know who Svengoolie is, he’s a horror show icon in Chicago, but his show can be seen on Saturday nights courtesy of MeTV. From 8 to 10:30, you get to see an old B-horror film, with skits and songs from Svengoolie. It’s a great party for Saturday nights if you don’t feel like going out.

Every Saturday night Joe gets a pizza and watches Svengoolie. Many nights, especially in the winter, my husband and I watch at home too. Munching that late is something I rarely do, but I may have a shot of a vegan friendly alcoholic beverage.

A few years ago I was trying to decide what to get Joe for his birthday and remembered that I was acquainted with Heathcliff cartoonist, Peter Gallagher. I reached out to see if he’d be interested in doing a commission for me. I was thrilled when he said he would. And since Joe loves cats, I thought it was a good idea to let Peter Gallagher know, and there it is — his Heathcliff touch mixed in with the Svengoolie theme. I think Peter Gallagher went above and beyond!

My husband Dennis, his brother Joe (note the Svengoolie shirt!) and me

Do you watch Svengoolie? Tell me in the comments below

If you liked this blog, feel free to buy me a kombucha: https://ko-fi.com/maryannechristianomistretta

Maryanne Christiano-Mistretta can be reached at: maryannechristiano@gmail.com.

Pre-sales for Maryanne’s 6th book, “So You Think You Know the Jersey Shore?” are now available: https://omni-pub.com/product/so-you-think-you-know-the-jersey-shore/

And while we are celebrating, here is a wonderful article about the book: https://www.mypaperonline.com/beautiful-ride-in-maryanne-christiano-mistrettas-front-row-seat-to-the-jersey-shore.html

“Be (Extra)Ordinary: 10 Ways to Become Your Own Hero” is available on Amazon. To get your paperback or Kindle version, visit:Be (Extra)Ordinary

“I Don’t Want to Be Like You” is available on Amazon. To get your paperback, Kindle or audio copy, go here: I Don’t Want To Be Like You

Her fiction book “Love Cats” second printing is now available, under the pen name Krystianna Mercury, from Pink Flamingo. You can purchase it here: https://eroticbooknetwork.com/product/love-cats/

Maryanne is also available for book editing and coaching. Rates are competitive.

And for positive messages, visit Be YOUnique, the Anti-Bullying You Tube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLq6J9MSvcjd-haQ30ycLWA/videos

Visit my business page, Pear Tree Enterprises, at: https://peartreeenterprises.wordpress.com/

Old Film Recommendation – ‘Shortcut to Happiness’

Did you ever have one of those nights you just want to stay home and chill?

Last night, after a super busy week of writing assignments and cat sitting, all I wanted was a hearty vegan junk food meal and a good movie. My husband picked up some vegan White Castle burgers (I get mine without ketchup and add my own sugar free ketchup) and fries. And I found an excellent movie!

“Shortcut to Happiness” looked enticing. Then I read the bad reviews and was hesitant. I told my husband, “If it’s bad, we can watch something else.” But boy, were those bad reviews WRONG!

This movie was exceptional! It was based on a 1936 short story called “The Devil and Daniel Webster” (which I now want to read). It was an all-star cast staring Alec Baldwin, and directed by Alec Baldwin.

• Anthony Hopkins as Daniel Webster
• Alec Baldwin as Bez Stone
• Jennifer Love Hewitt as The Devil
• Dan Aykroyd as Julius Jensen
• Kim Cattrall as Constance Hurry
• Barry Miller as Mike Weiss
• Amy Poehler as Molly Gilchrest
• Mike Doyle as Luke

Alec Baldwin played a charming, struggling writer whose life gets caught up in a series of bad events. When life can’t get any worse, Jennifer Love Hewitt as The Devil enters and makes him an offer he can’t refuse–10 years of success, for his soul.

Without giving away the ending, let’s just say the movie was incredibly deep and heavy, trickled with humor. You get personal perspectives from all the characters, not just the perspective of the main character which was done in a genius way.

It was truly my kind of movie. Very different from the normal Hollywood production. All the actors were absolutely fantastic.

Alec Baldwin, I hope you see this … I LOVED your movie and my husband LOVED your movie. The critics were wrong, wrong, wrong!

Now, I ask you, dear readers, would you sell your soul for 10 years of success?

Did you see ‘Shortcut to Happiness’ — what did you think?

If you liked this blog, feel free to buy me a kombucha: https://ko-fi.com/maryannechristianomistretta

Maryanne Christiano-Mistretta can be reached at: maryannechristiano@gmail.com.

Pre-sales for Maryanne’s 6th book, “So You Think You Know the Jersey Shore?” are now available: https://omni-pub.com/product/so-you-think-you-know-the-jersey-shore/

And while we are celebrating, here is a wonderful article about the book: https://www.mypaperonline.com/beautiful-ride-in-maryanne-christiano-mistrettas-front-row-seat-to-the-jersey-shore.html

“Be (Extra)Ordinary: 10 Ways to Become Your Own Hero” is available on Amazon. To get your paperback or Kindle version, visit:Be (Extra)Ordinary

“I Don’t Want to Be Like You” is available on Amazon. To get your paperback, Kindle or audio copy, go here: I Don’t Want To Be Like You

Her fiction book “Love Cats” second printing is now available, under the pen name Krystianna Mercury, from Pink Flamingo. You can purchase it here: https://eroticbooknetwork.com/product/love-cats/

Maryanne is also available for book editing and coaching. Rates are competitive.

And for positive messages, visit Be YOUnique, the Anti-Bullying You Tube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLq6J9MSvcjd-haQ30ycLWA/videos

Visit my business page, Pear Tree Enterprises, at: https://peartreeenterprises.wordpress.com/

Happy National Museum Day!

The Met, “Play it Loud” exhibit, September 2019

With my husband, Dennis, outside The Met, September 2019

Happy National Museum Day!

I’m so lucky to live in an area, rich with museums. I live just 15 minutes away from New York City, but New Jersey also has many beautiful museums with incredible exhibits.

I loved museums since I was a kid. I think most kids growing up in the 1960s and 1970s, living in New Jersey, had a field trip to the Museum of Natural History in New York City. And many of us returned as adults.

One of my favorite exhibits ever was at NYC’s MOMA (Museum of Modern Art) that featured the work of the legendary Robert Mapplethorpe.

Other exhibit stand-outs over the years were the “Play it Loud” exhibit at NYC’s The Met, that I went to back in 2019 with my husband. It was similar to a Hard Rock Cafe exhibit, featuring dozens of guitars played by famous musicians including St. Vincent, Buddy Holly, Jimmy Page, Prince, Bo Diddley, Nancy Wilson, and Joan Jett. They also had rare video footage of Keith Richards talking about his guitar techniques.

A few years back, New Jersey’s Morris Museum had a great mechanical exhibit. The Newark Museum of Art and Montclair Art Museum are also worth a visit if you’re in New Jersey. And, the most beautiful, Lambert Castle in Paterson, New Jersey, which has a museum inside it. And while you are in the area, be sure to visit Paterson’s Great Falls! People come from all over the world to see it!

Happy National Museum Day! What is your favorite museum? Tell me in the comments section below!

Silly me!

If you liked this blog, feel free to buy me a kombucha: https://ko-fi.com/maryannechristianomistretta

Maryanne Christiano-Mistretta can be reached at: maryannechristiano@gmail.com.

Pre-sales for Maryanne’s 6th book, “So You Think You Know the Jersey Shore?” are now available: https://omni-pub.com/product/so-you-think-you-know-the-jersey-shore/

And while we are celebrating, here is a wonderful article about the book: https://www.mypaperonline.com/beautiful-ride-in-maryanne-christiano-mistrettas-front-row-seat-to-the-jersey-shore.html

“Be (Extra)Ordinary: 10 Ways to Become Your Own Hero” is available on Amazon. To get your paperback or Kindle version, visit:Be (Extra)Ordinary

“I Don’t Want to Be Like You” is available on Amazon. To get your paperback, Kindle or audio copy, go here: I Don’t Want To Be Like You

Her fiction book “Love Cats” second printing is now available, under the pen name Krystianna Mercury, from Pink Flamingo. You can purchase it here: https://eroticbooknetwork.com/product/love-cats/

Maryanne is also available for book editing and coaching. Rates are competitive.

And for positive messages, visit Be YOUnique, the Anti-Bullying You Tube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLq6J9MSvcjd-haQ30ycLWA/videos

Visit my business page, Pear Tree Enterprises, at: https://peartreeenterprises.wordpress.com/

Twinning with Miley

Do you ever come across a celebrity photo and say to yourself, “Hey that looks familiar!!”

When I came across the above photo of Miley Cyrus in Rolling Stone magazine a few years ago, that’s exactly what I thought.

I had a photo of myself from around the mid-to-late 2000s that had a similar vibe. Hotel. Land line. Feet on the bed. Black pants. Sassy look. Such fun!

And I remember that night vividly. My husband’s band Pharaoh was performing. This was in the hotel prior to the show.

Now mind you, I didn’t copy Miley Cyrus, as my photo was taken a good 12 years before hers. But if Joan Rivers was still alive, she might say something like, “Bitch stole my look.” But I’m not that crass (though it is a funny saying that makes you laugh).

I think Miley looks great, as always! I wish I had more photos of myself with a Miley vibe.

If you liked this blog, feel free to buy me a kombucha: https://ko-fi.com/maryannechristianomistretta

Maryanne Christiano-Mistretta can be reached at: maryannechristiano@gmail.com.

Pre-sales for Maryanne’s 6th book, “So You Think You Know the Jersey Shore?” are now available: https://omni-pub.com/product/so-you-think-you-know-the-jersey-shore/

And while we are celebrating, here is a wonderful article about the book: https://www.mypaperonline.com/beautiful-ride-in-maryanne-christiano-mistrettas-front-row-seat-to-the-jersey-shore.html

“Be (Extra)Ordinary: 10 Ways to Become Your Own Hero” is available on Amazon. To get your paperback or Kindle version, visit:Be (Extra)Ordinary

“I Don’t Want to Be Like You” is available on Amazon. To get your paperback, Kindle or audio copy, go here: I Don’t Want To Be Like You

Her fiction book “Love Cats” second printing is now available, under the pen name Krystianna Mercury, from Pink Flamingo. You can purchase it here: https://eroticbooknetwork.com/product/love-cats/

Maryanne is also available for book editing and coaching. Rates are competitive.

And for positive messages, visit Be YOUnique, the Anti-Bullying You Tube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLq6J9MSvcjd-haQ30ycLWA/videos

Visit my business page, Pear Tree Enterprises, at: https://peartreeenterprises.wordpress.com/

National Piercing Day 2023

Photo by Simona Sergi on Unsplash

I’ll never forget the day I wanted earrings.

It was in the 1970s and I was about 6-years-old. We had just moved into a new neighborhood and I met a little girl about my age. She had very short hair — and earrings. I had super long hair, and no earrings.

While I was pointing at her, screaming, “I want earrings!” she was pointing at me and telling her mother she wanted long hair.

My grandmother didn’t have her ears pierced. Back then they had earrings that you could clip on, both costume and real. I’d often go through her jewelry box and try on the clip on earrings.

My grandmother decided to take me to get my ears pierced, and she would get hers pierced too! But I’d have to go first.

It was a sweet bonding experience, getting my ears pierced with Grandma.

In the 1980s, it was popular getting a second piercing in one ear. I did that too. But in that higher layer of skin, the earring hurt more. I’d put the second earring in from time to time, but eventually stopped. The hole is still there.

I also have another hole — in my nose. In the early 1990s I thought it would be cool to get a nose ring. I wore it for eight months before it was annoying me to the point where I couldn’t stand it anymore. I just didn’t like stuff on my face. The hole is still there. But I’m still wearing earrings. I love them. I have mostly costume jewelry and in every photo of me, if my hair isn’t covering my ears, you will see earrings. I wear them every day. I have mostly fun earrings, like cute costume Betsy Johnson types. But then I have my cherished chocolate diamond earrings that my husband got me for some occasion.

Earrings are just so fun. And sometimes I’ll get a nice compliment on them. I love earrings on guys too, especially when they have both pierced. Nowadays piercings are not a big deal, but back when I had my nose ring, it was. People were offended by it. One of my favorite musicians, Sierra Ferrell has a septum ring — and she rocks it!

My love for celebrities with piercings goes back to the 1970s, seeing Cher in her great Bob Mackie gowns. She always had a cool pair of earrings to go with the outfit.

Though I’m a minimalist when it comes to jewelry (I wore more when I was younger), I like to see others with a lot of jewelry and piercings. I think they make people look interesting, though plain is good too. We’re lucky, nowadays, to be living in a time where most things are acceptable. I love going into a bank and seeing a banker with tattoos and earrings. It’s great!

Do you have piercings? Tell me about it in the comments section below.

If you liked this blog, feel free to buy me a kombucha: https://ko-fi.com/maryannechristianomistretta

Maryanne Christiano-Mistretta can be reached at: maryannechristiano@gmail.com.

Pre-sales for Maryanne’s 6th book, “So You Think You Know the Jersey Shore?” are now available: https://omni-pub.com/product/so-you-think-you-know-the-jersey-shore/

And while we are celebrating, here is a wonderful article about the book: https://www.mypaperonline.com/beautiful-ride-in-maryanne-christiano-mistrettas-front-row-seat-to-the-jersey-shore.html

“Be (Extra)Ordinary: 10 Ways to Become Your Own Hero” is available on Amazon. To get your paperback or Kindle version, visit:Be (Extra)Ordinary

“I Don’t Want to Be Like You” is available on Amazon. To get your paperback, Kindle or audio copy, go here: I Don’t Want To Be Like You

Her fiction book “Love Cats” second printing is now available, under the pen name Krystianna Mercury, from Pink Flamingo. You can purchase it here: https://eroticbooknetwork.com/product/love-cats/

Maryanne is also available for book editing and coaching. Rates are competitive.

And for positive messages, visit Be YOUnique, the Anti-Bullying You Tube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLq6J9MSvcjd-haQ30ycLWA/videos

Visit my business page, Pear Tree Enterprises, at: https://peartreeenterprises.wordpress.com/

Reporter on Duty

Yesterday I spent the day, with my husband, covering the robotics competiion at Liberty Science Center (https://lsc.org/) for TAP into Jersey City.

Being a journalist comes with many perks, like getting into the center, free. And hearing kids scream when you tell them they are going to be in a newspaper. I’m surprised kids even know what a newspaper is. Maybe they saw their grandparents reading one? Or maybe they hear “news” and think they are being a part of history?

After the event (which I share when it’s published in a day or two), there was enough time to explore Liberty Science Center before it closed. There are four floors to see, including a planetarium, a science center, 3D adventures, laser shows, a gift shop, and a balcony overlooking Manhattan. We squeezed a lot of fun and knowledge into a short window of time.

It was still light and warm when the Science Center closed at 5 p.m., so we took a drive over to Liberty State Park and scored a spot on a bench with a view of the back of the Statue of Liberty on the waterfront. Skies were so clear and we watched boats go by for some time before the cool winds took over and we decided to call it a day.

This was the first weekend in a long time that I covered two events for two different online publications. Friday night I covered a diversity festival in Somerset, New Jersey. Today I have an “almost” free day, as I just have to write my story and the rest of the day is mine to enjoy.

The weather in New Jersey is absolutely gorgeous.

I wish everyone a beautiful day!

If you liked this blog, feel free to buy me a kombucha: https://ko-fi.com/maryannechristianomistretta

Maryanne Christiano-Mistretta can be reached at: maryannechristiano@gmail.com.

Pre-sales for Maryanne’s 6th book, “So You Think You Know the Jersey Shore?” are now available: https://omni-pub.com/product/so-you-think-you-know-the-jersey-shore/

And while we are celebrating, here is a wonderful article about the book: https://www.mypaperonline.com/beautiful-ride-in-maryanne-christiano-mistrettas-front-row-seat-to-the-jersey-shore.html

“Be (Extra)Ordinary: 10 Ways to Become Your Own Hero” is available on Amazon. To get your paperback or Kindle version, visit:Be (Extra)Ordinary

“I Don’t Want to Be Like You” is available on Amazon. To get your paperback, Kindle or audio copy, go here: I Don’t Want To Be Like You

Her fiction book “Love Cats” second printing is now available, under the pen name Krystianna Mercury, from Pink Flamingo. You can purchase it here: https://eroticbooknetwork.com/product/love-cats/

Maryanne is also available for book editing and coaching. Rates are competitive.

And for positive messages, visit Be YOUnique, the Anti-Bullying You Tube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLq6J9MSvcjd-haQ30ycLWA/videos

Visit my business page, Pear Tree Enterprises, at: https://peartreeenterprises.wordpress.com/

First Diversity Night Festival, Somerset, New Jersey

Photo by Maryanne Christiano-Mistretta

Friday night I was thrilled to report on the First Diversity Night Festival, in Somerset, New Jersey.

You can read my article and see more photos here: https://www.tapinto.net/towns/franklin-township/sections/education/articles/franklin-township-celebrates-first-diversity-night-festival

If you liked this blog, feel free to buy me a kombucha: https://ko-fi.com/maryannechristianomistretta

Maryanne Christiano-Mistretta can be reached at: maryannechristiano@gmail.com.

Pre-sales for Maryanne’s 6th book, “So You Think You Know the Jersey Shore?” are now available: https://omni-pub.com/product/so-you-think-you-know-the-jersey-shore/

And while we are celebrating, here is a wonderful article about the book: https://www.mypaperonline.com/beautiful-ride-in-maryanne-christiano-mistrettas-front-row-seat-to-the-jersey-shore.html

“Be (Extra)Ordinary: 10 Ways to Become Your Own Hero” is available on Amazon. To get your paperback or Kindle version, visit:Be (Extra)Ordinary

“I Don’t Want to Be Like You” is available on Amazon. To get your paperback, Kindle or audio copy, go here: I Don’t Want To Be Like You

Her fiction book “Love Cats” second printing is now available, under the pen name Krystianna Mercury, from Pink Flamingo. You can purchase it here: https://eroticbooknetwork.com/product/love-cats/

Maryanne is also available for book editing and coaching. Rates are competitive.

And for positive messages, visit Be YOUnique, the Anti-Bullying You Tube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLq6J9MSvcjd-haQ30ycLWA/videos

Visit my business page, Pear Tree Enterprises, at: https://peartreeenterprises.wordpress.com/

Happy Mother’s Day!

My mom, Charlotte, in her 40s, back in the 1980s

In two weeks my mother will be 80. She doesn’t like having her picture taken, but the one above she always liked. I took it in the late 1980s. She was in her mid-40s and I was in my mid-20s.

Here is another photo of my mom, above, — from the 1970s!

This looks like an amusement ride. There was a place in Pinebook, New Jersey called “Kiddie Land.” I’m guessing that’s where this was.

My mom when she was a little girl

My mother was born in 1943, so this is probably late 1940s or early 1950s at the latest.

With my mom, May 2021, celebrating her birthday (She had just turned 78! and I was 57!)

This was one of the most fun days my sister and I had with my mom in recent years. We took her on a shopping spree for her birthday and let her pick out all the clothes she wanted. We all had so much fun!

Unlike myself, my mom is a very private person. But I know she won’t mind me sharing that she loves Elvis Presley, all kinds of animals, playing Uno and Scrabble, and gourmet olive oils.

Happy Mother’s Day to all moms and pet moms!

If you liked this blog, feel free to buy me a kombucha: https://ko-fi.com/maryannechristianomistretta

Maryanne Christiano-Mistretta can be reached at: maryannechristiano@gmail.com.

Pre-sales for Maryanne’s 6th book, “So You Think You Know the Jersey Shore?” are now available: https://omni-pub.com/product/so-you-think-you-know-the-jersey-shore/

And while we are celebrating, here is a wonderful article about the book: https://www.mypaperonline.com/beautiful-ride-in-maryanne-christiano-mistrettas-front-row-seat-to-the-jersey-shore.html

“Be (Extra)Ordinary: 10 Ways to Become Your Own Hero” is available on Amazon. To get your paperback or Kindle version, visit:Be (Extra)Ordinary

“I Don’t Want to Be Like You” is available on Amazon. To get your paperback, Kindle or audio copy, go here: I Don’t Want To Be Like You

Her fiction book “Love Cats” second printing is now available, under the pen name Krystianna Mercury, from Pink Flamingo. You can purchase it here: https://eroticbooknetwork.com/product/love-cats/

Maryanne is also available for book editing and coaching. Rates are competitive.

And for positive messages, visit Be YOUnique, the Anti-Bullying You Tube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLq6J9MSvcjd-haQ30ycLWA/videos

Visit my business page, Pear Tree Enterprises, at: https://peartreeenterprises.wordpress.com/