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Quotes by Marisa Cleveland
Imagine, "There is no box..."
"If you want to limit yourself, that's fine. But don't let other people do it for you."
"We didn't cross the line. We erased it."
"Play or be played, but get in the game."
"Enjoy the journey."
"...when critics leave, with an empty stage, the lights dimmed low, and no front row, with no opinions, just her soul, then in her veins, the dance remains..."
"Life is one long weekend..."
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Author Archives: Marisa Cleveland
Age
I’ve been waiting for this age for over four decades! I never knew when it would come, or if I’d even appreciate it when it did, but it’s finally here, and I’m excited to say I’m smart enough to take … Continue reading
Worth…less
Is there a cure for low self-esteem? More carrots? A smoothie? Sunlight? Chocolate cake? For too many years, I pursued a career designed to make me feel worth… less. Not worthless, but worth less than others in the same job … Continue reading
Proud Daughter
Happy Mother’s Day! I’ve said it before, and I’ll keep saying it until I die… I’m so proud of my mom! This time it’s because she did something even she wasn’t sure she’d do. She wrote a book! All. By. … Continue reading
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Tagged author, children's book, Joan Cleveland, novelist, writer
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Saying Yes to Vicki Tracy
I read the email from Vicki Tracy four times before I understood the significance of it. She was asking me if I wanted to be a judge for her latest benefit, Naples’ Dancing with the Stars, where a cast of … Continue reading
Best. Gift. Ever.
Last year my hubby declared that instead of gifts for my birthday, he was giving me twelve months of memories. Each month for the past year we disappeared for a getaway, and I loved every second of time spent with … Continue reading
We Wrote a Book
My mom and I wrote a book! It’s a middle grade fantasy novel, and it’s for all readers ages 10 and up. I’m so super excited about this project, because it’s something we did together. This book was something we … Continue reading
Dear 2015
Dear 2015, Thank you for the lessons learned, even the ones I didn’t know I needed. For 2015 I said I wouldn’t spend money on designer items, and I didn’t. Instead, I used that money to make memories with my … Continue reading
Erase the Line
“We didn’t cross the line. We erased it.” ~ Simon Cleveland, Ph.D. All the best moments in my life happen because of my husband. He’s my anchor in my storm. When we were in college, people said we were crossing the … Continue reading
Posted in dreamer, writer
Tagged Blurring the Lines, erase the line, espresso, new release, Simon Cleveland
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The Art of Being Human
Just because I left, doesn’t mean I was ready to go… My Halloween costume this year reminded me why I first decided to leave the field of education. Because way back when, a parent told me I was a bad … Continue reading
Posted in dreamer
Tagged band, cheerleading, dance, gymnastics, Palmetto Ridge High School, PRHS, role model, teaching, the art of being human
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Get Wicked
Hi All! Welcome to the Get Wicked with Entangled blog hop! We love goodies and giveaways, and in celebration of the release of BLURRING THE LINES next month, I’m giving away a prize pack. Click HERE to enter the giveaway! … Continue reading
Blurring the Lines
“Writing is easy. You just open a vein and bleed.” ~Red Smith variation After one blood transfusion, I’m so super excited to present Blurring the Lines: a Men of the Zodiac series novel releasing on November 16th! Here’s the cover! … Continue reading
Diversity
“What does diversity mean to you?” This question has bothered me since the beginning of the year when Hernan Fratto asked me this during an interview. I didn’t have an answer then, and I’m not sure I have a complete … Continue reading
Time and other thoughts before I turn forty
2010 Half a decade ago, when I was halfway to seventy, I “retired” from teaching to pursue a dream… I took one year to start this blog and to write full-time. 2011 But after the year, when I didn’t have … Continue reading
This. Happened.
The act of writing is such a solitary journey, but publishing an anthology with 16 other authors was a remarkable adventure. On June 2, 2015, my debut young adult novel, Accidental Butterfly, released as part of a boxed set called … Continue reading
Country Asian
“I didn’t know Asians liked country music.” Some of you reading this know my story. Others do not. I’m pretty mellow, low key, and unassuming. I’m grateful to wake up every morning, have a passion for products Made in the … Continue reading
My Debut Young Adult Novel
Alphas, Billionaires, Bikers, Bad Boys, Stepbrothers, and Jocks I’m so super excited to announce that Accidental Butterfly, my debut young adult novel, is part of this summer’s hottest new adult/young adult boxed set, including a total of 16 full-length novels! … Continue reading
Promoted! So… Contest!
Friends! If we’re friends on Facebook, then you probably already know I’ve been abandoned – yet again! But it’s all good. In fact, it’s all GREAT! Literary assistant Lane Heymont has been promoted to junior agent with The Seymour Agency! … Continue reading
Yes, let’s do this
“Yes, let’s do this.” That’s how it started. Three people reuniting for dinner after a summer spent apart, and in the midst of sharing experiences, an idea germinated into action. Collier County Commissioner Donna Fiala Joins New Global Heart Imprint … Continue reading
Posted in dreamer, writer
Tagged B-Corp, Dear Teen Me, Donna Fiala, Global Heart, L3C, NGO, vignettes
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Sometimes
Sometimes I miss the person I thought I wanted to become before I became the person I am. I gave up panty hose and designer suits, credit card debit, and ten hour days with two to three hour commutes. I gave … Continue reading
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Tagged designer suits, dry cleaning, hubby, panty hose, shock, sometimes
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