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Writing

Books

The Bolter

Read excerpts from my unpublished memoir The Bolter and subscribe to my Substack by clicking here:


I Am: A Handbook for Recovery, Moving Forward, and Writing your Story

This book contains valuable guidance for writers of all ages and helps writers find their authentic voice.


Stone Garden

• New York Times, Notable Books for 2003
• Book Sense 76, 2003
• ALA Best Book for Young Adults
A smart young woman making her way through the privileged terrain of northeastern prep-school land, Alice McGuire is certain of her world and her future – until the summer her best friend and soul mate, Matthew Swan, vanishes on a trip to Mexico. Stunned, Alice and the rest of the close-knit town that adored Matthew search for answers. For Alice, the journey of heartbreak leads from everything that is familiar to forbidden places and forgotten people who will teach her about kindness and forgiveness: lessons that will open her to new possibilities and unexpected hope. Click here to purchase Stone Garden on Amazon.


Parting Is All We Know of Heaven

Cordelia Cavanagh works as a receptionist at a New York City squash club but aspires to an acting career. After her sister is brutally murdered, she indulges in survivor guilt in the worst way and spends the rest of the novel trying to make sense out of her muddled feelings about her dead sister, her psychologist mother, and her frustrated actor father. Cordelia unwisely hooks up with Philip, a true lowlife, with whom she has fairly graphic but unexciting S & M sex. She also tries anorexia and drugs, to no avail. She finally comes to her senses and seems to resolve her conflict somewhat, but her relationships with various family members and friends remain tenuous. Click here to purchase Parting is All We Know of Heaven on Amazon.


Living in Arcadia

The story of Lilian Jordan – a born survivor – who at 30, decides to reject her family and the conventions of life in the fast lane and devote herself to the search for her natural mother, independence, and unconditional love. Click here to purchase Living in Arcadia on Amazon.

 

Interviews

Here’s a video talking about my latest novel “The Extra Child.”


Click here to watch my interview with Nepris about my life and career as a creative writer:


Listen to Author Paul G. Brodie interview me about my author journey and reaching out to librarians to promote my book on his podcast.


I speak with Mark Hofer and Anna Ren on their podcast about writing the college admission essay.


Articles

• How to Be Silent • A Retail Christmas Story  • The Mail, Magazines and Books: A Love Story • Nothing But Senseless Violence  • Chicago Is Failing Half Its Population: The Young Are the Victims huffingtonpost.com/author/molly-moynahan

As a contributing writer for the Huffington Post, Molly Moynahan has written the following pieces:


Literary Mama believes that all mothers have a story worth sharing and honors the many faces of motherhood by publishing work that celebrates the journey as well as the job. Click here to view my piece called How to Be a Stepmother.


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