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  • Mary Quast

  • 42 / Female
  • In the sticks, Michigan, US
  • Last Login: 7/11/2009

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Details

  • Status: Married
  • Here for: Networking
  • Hometown: Saginaw, MI
  • Ethnicity: White / Caucasian
  • Religion: Protestant
  • Zodiac Sign: Pisces
  • Children: Proud parent
  • Smoke: No
  • Education: College graduate
  • Occupation: author & artist

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Schools

  • Alma College

    • Alma,MI
    • Graduated: 1989
    • Student status: Alumni
    • Degree: Bachelor's Degree
    • Major: Art/Scientific Illustration
    • Minor: Creativing Writing
    • Clubs: Order of Diana
    1985 to 1989

  • Arthur Hill High School

    • Saginaw, MI
    • Graduated: N/A
    • Student status: Alumni
    • Degree: High School Diploma
    • Major: Colleg Pre/Art
    • Minor: biology
    • Clubs: Pep Club, Center for the Arts & Sciences
    1982 to 1985

Networking

Companies

  • Vanilla Heart Publishing

    • Everret, WA US

Comments

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  • LightSpire: the Resurre…

    Jul 12 2009 3:03 AM

    Hello new friend, I'm glad to have you on my new profile, which is going to be even better than the last one! I hope you enjoy my blogs.

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  • GriffinlouGriffinlou Zanutta

    Jun 29 2009 8:22 AM

    love, and words, griffinlou
     
  • LIFE AFTER PHANTOM: Ope…

    Jun 25 2009 9:58 AM

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    Hi Mary, Wishing you all the best! *wink*

    ~Sam~
    XXXOOO
  • IsabelleIsabelle Bruyère

    Jun 24 2009 9:57 AM

    merci pour 'lajout
    bienvenue dans mon monde
    Isabelle
  • Andy Stephan

    Jun 24 2009 8:51 AM

    THANKS FOR THE ADD YO!

    HOPE YOU ARE ABLE TO:

    (all at myspace.com/andystephanbeats)

    - DOWNLOAD THE ALBUM OF INSTRUMENTALS

    - ADD ONE OR MORE OF THE BEATS TO YOUR MYSPACE PLAYER.

    - CHECK OUT AND COMMENT ON MY BLOGS

    - ADD ON FACEBOOK BY CLICKING LINK IN THE BLOG

    THANKS!

    PEACE & RESPECT,

    ANDY STEPHAN
  • Author Beth TrisselBeth Trissel

    Jun 23 2009 1:52 PM

    “I perhaps owe having become a painter to flowers.”
    -  Claude Monet
    Beauty inspires my own word paintings.
    Abraham Darby, my favorite David Austen rose, picture by my daughter Elise
  • SierraSierra Wolfe

    Jun 14 2009 4:49 AM


    Yay!
    Comments from pYzam.com



  • LauraLaura Kitchell

    Jun 6 2009 1:41 PM

    Thanks for the add!
  • THE ABSENCE OF DEATH: A…

    Jun 3 2009 6:58 PM

    I may walk the night, dwell in darkness, but I have not forgotten the day
    The memories of light and warmth are always there, sustaining me.
    Those I loved but left behind..those who loved me but did the same
    The innocent smiles and love of a child, the joy of  new life rather than the sting of death
    The soft lips, warm flesh of a lover..the  sweet, deep sighs and moans
    I wanted those, needed those and that has never changed
    I have seen  despair and pain, cruelty and sorrow..tragedy and grief
    But I have also seen love and sacrifice and hope and redemption
    I cling to that..long for that, for I know there is a love that will set me free
    I hear her voice in my mind, smell her scent on the winds of night
    My heart may be  blackened, but is has not grown cold
    My soul may be  stained but it is still my own
    There are those who walk the day with blacker hearts than mine
    Darker thoughts, crueler deeds, fueled by hatred and a bigger hole in their soul than I will ever have
    I am darkness and I am light, I am life and I am death
    Passion and pain, sorrow and joy..lust and love and eternity
    Yes, I am Vampire..and a vampire needs to love forever
  • THE ABSENCE OF DEATH: A…

    Jun 3 2009 6:58 PM

    I may walk the night, dwell in darkness, but I have not forgotten the day
    The memories of light and warmth are always there, sustaining me.
    Those I loved but left behind..those who loved me but did the same
    The innocent smiles and love of a child, the joy of  new life rather than the sting of death
    The soft lips, warm flesh of a lover..the  sweet, deep sighs and moans
    I wanted those, needed those and that has never changed
    I have seen  despair and pain, cruelty and sorrow..tragedy and grief
    But I have also seen love and sacrifice and hope and redemption
    I cling to that..long for that, for I know there is a love that will set me free
    I hear her voice in my mind, smell her scent on the winds of night
    My heart may be  blackened, but is has not grown cold
    My soul may be  stained but it is still my own
    There are those who walk the day with blacker hearts than mine
    Darker thoughts, crueler deeds, fueled by hatred and a bigger hole in their soul than I will ever have
    I am darkness and I am light, I am life and I am death
    Passion and pain, sorrow and joy..lust and love and eternity
    Yes, I am Vampire..and a vampire needs to love forever
  • TrinityTrinity Blacio

    May 29 2009 9:53 PM

    Thank you for the add make sure you check out my new story at siren called Dangerous Possession: the Claiming also I'm on facebook, twitter too my websiste is at: Trinity Blacio you can find all my sites there.
    Trinity
  • ♦ĢÃĎÎ♦Gadi Veneziano

    May 28 2009 7:06 AM

    Just throwing some colors into your world Mary! :)  Thanks for adding me into your circle of friends & supporting both me and my cause!!!!

    Limited Edition Signed Prints Available for each! (Click Here For My Prints)
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    If you have a moment, would you sign my guest book on my site - www.artbygadi.com
    >^..^<
  • Malcolm R. Campbell

    May 26 2009 2:47 PM

    Thanks for adding me to your circle of friends. Have a great week.

    Malcolm
    Stop by for a Visit
  • MecheleMechele Armstrong

    May 26 2009 12:49 PM

    Thanks for the friendship!

  • LIFE AFTER PHANTOM: Ope…

    May 21 2009 9:35 PM



    Hi Mary, Thanks for the visit. It is definitely HAWT and very exciting! Seriously, it's a wonderful story that I hope you get to read. And if so, I hope you enjoy it as much as others. You might be pleasantly surprised! Please keep me posted...*wink*

    ~Sam~
    XXXOOO
  • Brooke Christenson/ Dr…

    May 21 2009 8:37 PM

    Hi how are you
  • LIFE AFTER PHANTOM: Ope…

    May 21 2009 4:42 PM

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    Hi Mary, Welcome and thanks for being a friend on my Book Profile! My novel is getting excellent reviews, which you can read on my "REVIEWS & FEEDBACK" Blog. "Life After Phantom: Opera Erotica" is available at Amazon.com and BarnesandNoble.com (International shipping)

    TITLE: Life After Phantom: Opera Erotica
    AUTHOR: Samantha
    WEBSITE: www.LifeAfterPhantom.com

    Thanks again for being a new friend! Please stop by for a visit sometime...*wink*

    ~Sam~
    XXXOOO
  • NicoleNicole North

    May 21 2009 1:53 PM

    LOL! Thanks so much, Mary! So glad you like him. I keep finding myself staring at him as well. Can't help it. LOL! Have a great day!
    Hugs
    Nicole
  • Isn't It Romantic?Isn't It Romantic

    May 21 2009 6:10 AM

    Hi Mary! Thanks for the Add!
  • MichaelMichael Angley

    May 21 2009 1:56 AM


    I'd like to invite you and all your friends to check out (and hopefully subscribe to) my blog concerning the launch of my new novel, Child Finder. My book has already received some great reviews before its official release on June 9th. It is a mystery/suspense thriller -- and is only the first in a trilogy I am contracted to write.

    Click here to access my blog where I will post information about the book's availability as well as signing events.  Also, be sure to check out my novel's website (www.childfinder.us) for more detailed information about the story, my background, and publication schedules.

    Ciao! Mike

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  • NicoleNicole North

    May 17 2009 10:22 PM

    Thanks so much Mary!! So glad you like my cover! I'm a bit stuck on him myself. LOL! Hope your weekend has been great!!
    Nicole
  • Lisa L.

    May 17 2009 2:13 AM


    Pooch On The Move funny picture
    ?



  • MarionMarion Roth--Marine mom

    May 16 2009 3:37 PM

    How did the book signing go?
  • CaraDeeDenysé Bridger

    May 14 2009 11:16 AM

    Thank you for the very cool comment, have a wonderful day....

    Blessings & Hugs to you,
    Denysé
    http://www.denysebridger.com
  • Peggy Peggy Coomer

    May 14 2009 12:51 AM

    hey,,you too!!

Blurbs

About me:

Hey there! Thanks for stopping by. My name is Mary Quast and I am proud to be a romance writer. I'm a member of Romance Writers of America and a Romance Diva.

I am the author of contemporary romance with a twist and the sensual Soul Series. Puzzola is a gifted artist who captures the soul of a person when he paints a portrait. Hidden within every portrait is a story of love and freedom but not without a painful cost.



Book 1- "Painted Soul", is a story that takes the reader on a wonderful ride in an artist’s life, through the streets of London, and into the shadows of the underground.

Book 2 - "Tormented Soul" is an erotic romance with a bit of mystery and alot of soul. I guarantee you won't be able to put it down.

href="http://www.msplinks.com/MDFodHRwOi8vd3d3LnlvdXR1YmUuY29tL3dhdGNoP3Y9U3BWZGxTRTZBMnc=">Tormented Soul by Mary Quast..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SpVdlSE6A2w



Book 3 - "Lonely Soul", is a book that will lift you spiritually and leave you wanting more.


I am currently working on "Fortunate Soul" the forth book in the Soul Series.



As a professional artist, I learned to answer the call to express myself creatively. While attending Alma College, I learned to write descriptively and after years of writing for myself I'm allowing readers the opportunity to examine the minds and lives of the wonderful characters I've created in the late night hours.



I consider myself a storyteller. I see the stories with my mind’s eye and use words as my palette to paint the lives of my characters. Through intense research and descriptive narratives, I hope to bring these stories to life and allow readers to use the covers of my books as doors to open into adventures of love in wonderful locations.

Other than being a romance writer, I also write editorials, poems, short stories, and Christian works.
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MySpace Music - My Profile Playlist by I Write, therefore, I Am on MySpace Music - listen to so
http://music.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=musi...

Music is very important to me when I write. So here is a sampling of what I'm listening to as I pen the 4th book in the Soul Series. Enjoy. Hugs & chocolate!

The Soul Series - by Mary Quast
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5a26HSYyi7g

Who I'd like to meet:

Interesting people. But isn't everyone interesting in their own way? Georgia O'Keefe

Interests

  • General

    Writing is not what I do, but who I am. It's the result of an overactive imagination.



    I enjoy teaching art as well as painting and drawing. I've been called to share my creative talents with my others.

    I love going to rummage sales and finding treasures. Treasure finding is a favorite pastime with my husband. I'm keeping a journal about it. Check it out at http://www.xanga.com/Finders

    In my spare time, I love being with my children especially reading and doing crafts.

    You are The Moon

    Hope, expectation, Bright promises.

    The Moon is a card of magic and mystery - when prominent you know that nothing is as it seems, particularly when it concerns relationships. All logic is thrown out the window.

    The Moon is all about visions and illusions, madness, genius and poetry. This is a card that has to do with sleep, and so with both dreams and nightmares. It is a scary card in that it warns that there might be hidden enemies, tricks and falsehoods. But it should also be remembered that this is a card of great creativity, of powerful magic, primal feelings and intuition. You may be going through a time of emotional and mental trial; if you have any past mental problems, you must be vigilant in taking your medication but avoid drugs or alcohol, as abuse of either will cause them irreparable damage. This time however, can also result in great creativity, psychic powers, visions and insight. You can and should trust your intuition.

    What Tarot Card are You?
    Take the Test to Find Out.

  • Music

    Music inspires me. I have to give credit and thanks to musicians and composers. Looking back at my manuscripts, I could tell you what I was listening to as I wrote.

    I enjoy listening to the wind and rain outside my window or nature sounds & music on disk. I also listen to Blues, (BB King is THE Man!) Jazz, Coffeehouse, meditative music and world tunes.

    Soundtracks: Phantom of the Opera, Spiderman, Final Fantasy X, Underworld, The Last Kiss...

    As for "regular" music, my favorites include Nine Inch Nails, Gorillaz, Red, Fuel, AFI, any band with a number in the name and I've been sampling the latest in indie rock.

  • Movies

    I like the old movies, international, independant and artisitc films. Comedies.

  • Television

    I don't get to see much other than Nick or Disney. The news is too depressing. But I do try to catch CSI.

  • Books



    "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho.

    Works by Doug Allyn, my friend and mentor. Author, Doug Allyn

    Whatever I can get my hands on. For fun I collect old & new cookbooks as well as antique children's books.

    I love reading! I especially enjoy works by my writer pals and anything recomended to me. Check out my website to see what I'm currently reading. wwww.maryquast.com

    I love my own books too! Visit my author page at http://www.vanillaheartbooksandauthors.com/Mary_Quast.html

    Get your "Painted Soul" gear at http://www.cafepress.com/paintedsoul

    Buy my book at your local bookstore or online at Amazon.com, BarnesAndNoble.com.

    For an Ebook download of Painted Soul visit http://payloadz.com/go/jump?id=499152&merch_id=61468&aff_id=3345762

  • Heroes

    My dad, a WWII hero and mine - he taught me alot spiritually about myself and others. My mom - for encouraging me to read.

    As for the heroes in my stories... they are just YUMMY! Check out my Characters photo album to see my visual inspiration.