Mary Baldini Olson
author -naturalist – photographer – mother – grandmother
Tuckasegee River in North Carolina
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Essay Series – stories written from the heart about life’s experiences
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Memoir – the life of an adopted child and her life long challenge of feeling abandoned
*2025 American Legacy Book Awards Finalist
I am EXCITED to announce my book The Girl In The Dream – a memoir of an adopted child was selected as a Finalist in the 2025 American Legacy Book Awards.
This book is very close to my heart. It tells of my feeling of abandonment throughout my 70 years and how I coped with the feelings.
I am also thrilled as this is my first book award. Woohoo!!!
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CALL FOR ENTRIES
JAMES MERRILL HOUSE RESIDENCIES
Writer’s of all genes are invited to apply for fall 2025 – summer 2026 residencies. Enjoy a stipend, living space, and access to James Merrill’s National Historic Landmark home in Stonington, CT. Six residencies available. Apply from October 1, 2025, to January 12, 2026. Visit http://jamesmerrillhouse.org/apply for details.
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FRONT RANGE REVIEW
Review is now accepting online submissions of literary short fiction, poetry, & creative nonfiction for its 26th annual issue.
Our reading period August 15 – December 1.
To see guidelines and submit visit:
Sunny River Writings 