Meet the Author
Mara is a lifelong writer with a knack for telling captivating, relatable stories with a tinge of witty, self-deprecating humor. Mara is a triathlete, ultramarathon runner, dog mom and full-blooded Gemini. Mara publishes monthly nutrition and fitness articles in The Citizen newspaper, and self-published her debut book, ‘Turning Thirty’ in January 2023. ‘Turning Thirty’ is a collection of short stories from the first few decades of Mara’s life. These stories are sad, disgusting, funny, concerning, but mostly relatable.
Mara’s latest book ‘Lion Heart’ was released in December 2024 and is a collection of interviews on the topics of resiliency, overcoming, loss and grief. Mara interviewed over a dozen people with profound stories highlighting the unbreakable nature of the human spirit.
Mara lives in Auburn, NY with her handsome Australian Shepherd Oakley, and her bed-hog Golden Retriever Reed. Mara loves to hike, explore, drink too much coffee, kayak, bike, and be anywhere the sun shines.
Appearances
2025 Book Launch Party for Lion Heart at Zen Den Studio
2024 Vendor at Local Author Expo hosted by Friends of Seymour Library
2024 Presenter at Golden Salve Readings hosted by Pink Rock Culture Co-op
2024 Vendor at Mother’s Day Market hosted by Artisan Elements
2024 Vendor at Downtown Spring Market hosted by Lunar Art Events
2024 Vendor at F.I.R.E Festival hosted by the Jess Novak Band
2023 Panelist at Local Author Expo hosted by Friends of Seymour Library
2023 Presenter at Author Corner Series hosted by Friends of Seymour Library
2023 Vendor at Owasco Farmers Market selling & signing Turning Thirty
2023 Book Launch Party & signing for Turning Thirty at Zen Den Studio
Awards
2024 Voted Best of the Region: Local Author
2023 Voted Best of the Region: Local Author