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It's Been a Year
Yep, there's been a lot of heaviness this year. But thanks to you, we've had a major bright spot with the warm reception you've given our little book. From the sweet comments and the shares on social media to the kind shop owners and librarians who've supported us, you've shown up and believed in a simple story that aims to spread some light in an all-too-often dark world. I just clicked send on donations to Gift of Identity and Seeds of Learning. By purchasing Marra's Star,

Maria Mackas
Dec 19, 20251 min read


margirl408
Nov 29, 20250 min read


It Don't Matter
It’s been just over a month since our book was released and in that short time, I’ve learned a lot about the world of bookselling. Major...

Maria Mackas
Aug 29, 20253 min read


Some people's labor lasts 11 hours; mine lasted 11 years
The phone call came on January 4, 1994, at 2:45 p.m.: Our baby girl was born on January 1! To say we were elated is an understatement....

Maria Mackas
Jul 26, 20255 min read


Teary and Awestruck
For two years, I kept a journal to document our adoption journey. I did it so, one day, Marra would know how very much we wanted her and...

Maria Mackas
Jun 6, 20252 min read


How it started
As anyone who’s been through it knows, infertility sucks. My journey started in 1983, when I was 27 and Randy was 34. Married for three...

Maria Mackas
Apr 28, 20252 min read
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