The Early Years

Marion was born in Derby, Connecticut, an area rich in local history. At the age of two she moved with her parents across the Housatonic River to Shelton. Marion was lucky enough to attend St. Michael’s Catholic Grammar School in Derby and graduated as president of her class in 1962. She went on to graduate with honors from Shelton High School in 1966.

Marion began experimenting with poetry and short stories while she was in grammar school. During her high school years Marion was active in the Creative Writing Club and wrote many articles for the high school newspaper, The High Echo.

Even before she began her formal schooling Marion’s parents instilled in her their own love of reading and story-telling. Having no siblings, Marion found an entire world of friends and adventure through books. As a child her bedroom was lined with books, some of which she still owns.

Getting Serious About Writing

Since early childhood Marion had yearned to write a novel; that dream was brought to fruition in 2005 when she self-published her debut Novel, 201 Atwater, the first in a series of books that reflects the history and occupants of seemingly common places. Her second novel, Honeysuckle Hill, was self-published in 2007. Three years later, in 2010, Oak Cliff was self-published. All three books have met with high praise from readers and reviewers alike. A new series is currently in progress.

Through her writing Marion hopes to instill in her readers a desire to learn more about the history of where they live and/or were born while reliving the romance of times gone by.

Marion is also a columnist for The Valley Times (Derby, CT) where she shares reminiscences of her childhood and teen years in the column Valley Memories.

Additional Information

Marion is married to her best friend, Donald. They will soon celebrate their 39th wedding anniversary.

As a Nutmegger, Marion grew up in the Housatonic Valley (Shelton and Derby) and lived in various other parts of Connecticut (The Fair Haven area of New Haven, Wallingford, Meriden). She and her husband currently reside in Florida a mere two miles from the most beautiful beaches in the country. They share their home with three cats: Zena, Taffy, and Sparky (who has learned to make his mark on Marion's manuscripts when he plays with the computer keyboard).

Marion is a member of the Emerald Coast Writers Group.

Marion would love to hear from readers and friends.