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From compelling brand stories to heartfelt essays, I write to connect, inspire, and bring ideas to life with clarity and emotion.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Mary Frances
Mary Frances lives in North Carolina With her husband, boy/girl twins, and mother, Two dogs and five aquatic turtles Her passion is writing to bring Glory to God, reading, Consuming copious amounts of coffee, The Dallas Cowboys, to her husband’s Dismay and taking naps. She has a B.A. in English and a Master Of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from Liberty University.
MY RECENT BOOKS
Holly Springs Series books
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"Mary Frances has a gift for writing that truly connects. Her words don’t just inform—they linger."
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From heartache to hope, these stories are crafted to move you. Dive in and experience the emotions behind every page.
your next favorite read upcoming books
The Blythewood Series books
Brooklyn
Brooklyn, a shy high school junior, feels overshadowed by her popular brother,
Jaxson, and is constantly snubbed by the queen bee, Madison. Her only ally is
her best friend, Joanna, but Brooklyn finds solace in her secret online chats with
Hoopster1, unaware that he is actually Brody, Jaxson's wealthy and arrogant
best friend.
When Brooklyn is assigned to tutor Brody in English, their sessions
are filled with tension as he dismisses her and treats her like she's beneath him.
Yet, online, Hoopster1 is kind and funny, and Brooklyn can't help but fall for him.
As Madison flaunts her relationship with Brody, Brooklyn feels more insignificant than ever. She discovers that the charming boy she's falling for
online is the same one who belittles her in person.
Torn between her growing
love for him and the reality of their social divide, Brooklyn decides to keep her
identity a secret. But when Brody's interest in LonelyLady intensifies, Brooklyn
realizes she must confront her fears.
Everything changes when she admits to Brody that she is LonelyLady, leading
him to reconsider everything he thought he knew about her.
After breaking up
with Madison, Brody tries to prove his feelings for Brooklyn are genuine, but she
struggles to trust him. However, when he stands up for her against Madison’s
bullying, Brooklyn begins to see that his feelings go beyond their online
connection.
Will their love survive the challenges of high school social status
and past misunderstandings? Join Brooklyn and Brody as they navigate the
complexities of love, friendship, and self-acceptance in a world where
appearances can be deceiving.
Gigi
GiGi Carabella, a high school swimmer at Blythewood High School, is ensnared in a brutal rivalry with Vanessa, her jealous teammate. Vanessa’s envy morphs into relentless body shaming, shattering GiGi’s self-esteem and pushing her towards anorexia.
As GiGi’s health deteriorates, despite her best friend Hannah’s support, she finds herself hospitalized and on the brink of death. In rehab, she confronts the emotional scars from Vanessa’s torment and discovers a scripture that reignites her sense of worth.
Empowered by her faith and the encouragement of Hannah and Marcus, her former swim coach, GiGi embarks on a challenging recovery journey. She learns to combat the toxic influences in her life and gradually embraces healthier habits. By graduation, GiGi has transformed, thriving in all areas of life, free from Vanessa’s shadow.
Her deepening bond with Marcus blossoms into romance as she steps confidently into a hopeful future, resilient from overcoming her harrowing past.
Stella
In the picturesque town of Blythewood, South Carolina, Stella Heathcock's world crumbles when her charismatic best friend, Bennett Markum, tragically ends his own life. Left grasping at fragments of memories and a haunting voicemail left unheard, Stella plunges into a mission to unravel the enigmatic circumstances surrounding Bennett's untimely death.
With each revelation she uncovers, Stella is confronted with the stark reality beneath Bennett's seemingly perfect facade concealing a labyrinth of agony—struggling beneath the weight of relentless expectations, battling inner demons, and enduring silent torment. Guided by Dallas, whose unwavering devotion provides unanticipated fortitude, Stella embarks on a quest that challenges the town's entrenched code of silence. Yet as Stella dives deeper into Bennett's hidden turmoil, she faces vehement opposition from those intent on safeguarding the town's pristine image.
Caught at a crossroads, Stella must confront the choice between retreating into the safety of silence or raising her voice to ignite transformation—even if it means confronting her own shadows of guilt and apprehension.
In a stirring narrative woven with themes of camaraderie, resilience, and bravery, Stella discovers that honoring the memory of those we have lost oftentimes necessitates unearthing the truths they were unable to voice.
MEET THE AUTHOR
Mary Frances
Mary is a passionate storyteller whose words are rooted in faith, healing, and heartfelt life experience. Her writing carries a powerful message of hope, restoration, and emotional truth speaking directly to readers who are searching for comfort, clarity, and spiritual connection in today’s world.
With a natural gift for weaving real-life struggles into inspiring narratives, Mary’s books reflect her deep compassion for others and her desire to uplift, encourage, and empower. Each story she shares is written with sincerity and purpose, offering readers not only engaging storytelling but meaningful lessons that resonate long after the final page.
