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Mary Ann de Stefano
URL1:
http://www.MADaboutWords.com
URL2:
http://www.madaboutwords.typepad.com/
I write:
business/technical, fiction, nonfiction
Work in Progress:
Always.
More about me:
Writer, editor, writing coach and cool, clear-eyed seeker of wisdom and truth.
I believe in you.

Off duty, I write fiction and personal essays, and I'm a regular contributor to Eric Maisel's Creativity Central where I write about film’s life lessons and other pleasures of the cinema.

My childhood fascination with classic movies on a flickering TV screen delivered glimpses into adult life that led me to believe the answers to all life’s questions could be found in movies. (They can, right?) I can often be found at a multiplex theater, an alternative cinema, a film festival, or at home watching a movie. .

I love a challenge, I'm curious, I learn by doing, and if I read manuals at all, it's usually after the fact. Experience is the best teacher.

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Artist & Writer Crawl at Mills 50 District, Orlando FL
December 12, 2009 at 6pm to December 13, 2009 at 2am
A Free Event for Artists & Writers On Saturday, December 12 at 6:00 PM, artists and writers in the Orlando area will gather to sketch, write, and schmooze — non-stop into the wee hours. This free event is hosted by Mary Ann de Stefano of MAD abou...
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Join in to recognize and celebrate the piece of furniture around which many writers have been nurtured.
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At 8:39pm on October 29, 2009, Heather Georgoudiou said…
Hi Mary Ann, I heard about you at a Hamilton Holt info session several years ago. Dr.Laws told a great story about you! She spoke with much love and admiration. Thank you for your dedication to the Central Fla writing community.
At 1:45pm on September 25, 2009, Lynn M. Jenne said…
Thank you, Mary Ann. It was nice to meet you at the workshop.
At 9:58am on September 21, 2009, Larry R. Humes said…
Thanks, Mary Ann. The workshop was great! Just what I needed. The beginning of an exciting journey ,,,
At 5:13pm on August 15, 2009, Salli Rinks said…
Thank you, Mary Ann. I came to the Shut and Write event and greatly enjoyed it. Missed getting to meet you, but I'm sure we will at some point. I'm looking forward to filling in my profile and exploring this site.

Salli
At 12:02pm on July 20, 2009, Kathleen Cassen Mickelson said…
Thanks, Mary Ann!
At 10:43am on April 27, 2009, Lou Belcher said…
MaryAnn:

Thanks for creating such a great site... I'm looking forward to learing my way around and meeting others....
At 6:47am on April 11, 2009, Ed Masessa said…
Yes my muse. Expect to see my mug writing around town later this summer.
At 9:12pm on March 2, 2009, Debra said…
Thank you! This is a neat idea.
At 1:20pm on February 4, 2009, Betty L Pickens said…
Hi Mary Ann... I really feel I'm headed in the right direction since attending your workshop and meeting you. I now feel and pray I will meet the people who are focused in the same direction as I and get the continued motivation and incentive I'll need. Inspiring others is what I love as well as someone inspiring me. Again, thanks
At 10:38am on January 30, 2009, Edward said…
Mary Ann--

It was nice to see you at the event last night at Rollins....I couldn't stop talking about it to my family last night who are hoping it will be the kick start I need. I wish only the best in all that you have going on right now as well.

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