”One of my favorite interviews to date!” says Jessica Sorentino of the Open Book Podcast. Romance Author, Mary Belle, sheds light on her self-publishing journey!

Enjoy my writing? Vote in Hudson Valley Magazine’s “Best of Hudson Valley” final round author category. I’m proud to live here and love networking within this community to find more readers!

“Our 75th issue introduces you to debut author Mary Belle and her family. In reading Vivi il Momento, we were whisked far away from East Fishkill to the Italian countryside, the backdrop for her romance novel. There are lessons to be learned in the book that apply in both love and life—personal and professional—such as finding growth in unfamiliar, even uncomfortable, places.”

Any author dreams of having a signing at book giant Barnes & Noble. In February of 2024, I met new romance readers at the B&N in Poughkeepsie, NY!

Many thanks to to those who stopped by and for B&N for having me. I’ll b back with the sequel, Bella Vita.

“Dave Reggina sits down with work from home mom turned author, Mary Belle. They discuss the process of writing a book, the importance of communication and how critical it is to have a supportive partner in your relationships.”

“Information and insights from debut author Mary Belle, who sells her book direct on her website, getting hundreds of preorders and helping her book stand out from Amazon! Learn the logistics of selling direct and even offering merch to increase your income.”

“Mary ‘s creative marketing strategy will inspire you. She's implemented an approach that, among other things, involves setting up curated events with local retailers that perfectly align with the theme of her book and selling directly to readers, which cuts out the middleman and lets her connect with her audience on a deeply personal level.

If you're ready to take exciting risks, set your own deadlines, and find creative ways to market your work, this episode is for you!”