Posts By: MJ Pullen

M.J. Pullen is a distracted writer and the mom of two boys in Roswell, Georgia, where she is absolutely late for something important right now. Her books include quirky romantic comedies and playful women's fiction. She blogs erratically with writing advice, random observations, and reflections on raising very loud kids and dogs. Join her Distracted Readers newsletter list for updates, free content, giveaways and more.

New Year’s Wishes for Readers and Writers

posted on 12/31/2013

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Just a few hours left until the ball drops in Times Square, and the peach drops here in Atlanta, to ring in 2014. Time to take a quick breath and reflect back on the past year… Looking back over 2013, I see a year of blessings and challenges. We had several changes in our household […]

Christmas Past: Reflections of a Convert

posted on 12/20/2013

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Can I be honest with you? No rabbis in the crowd, right? As a whole-hearted convert to Judaism for nearly eight years, I have to confess: I’ve been missing Christmas lately. Not the religious meaning (sorry, bumper sticker people), but the secular, gift-laden family event that was Christmas morning at my house growing up. You […]

Enter to Win an Autographed MARRIAGE PACT Trilogy!

posted on 12/03/2013

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Wouldn’t a book lover in your life just kiss you if you handed them a personally inscribed Marriage Pact trilogy to enjoy for the holidays? Well, I’m giving one THREE away! Between today and December 15, if you sign up as a new member of my Inner Circle mailing list, or if you’re already a […]

Cooking with My Mother

posted on 11/26/2013

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This time of year is always filled with a mixture of joy and sadness for me. I love the fall colors, the cool weather, and the time to relax with friends and family. Since it’s “Thanksgivmukkah” this year, the joyful part is amplified, especially for two little boys who are thrilled they get to play […]

Baggage Check is Now Available!

posted on 11/20/2013

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First, just let me say that when I decided to publish The Marriage Pact in 2011, I never would have dreamed that two and a half years later, I’d be releasing the third book in the same series to eagerly-awaiting friends and fans. And that I’d be writing Rebecca’s story to boot! So fun. I’m […]

Being an Author and an Extrovert… at the Same Time

posted on 11/18/2013

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No matter what your personality profile, the writing life can be a hard road. Long hours alone, staring at a blank screen in the beginning of a project, then a screen overwhelmed by words you’ve seen so many times you’re going blind near the end. Writing well requires attention to detail, emotion, plot, character and […]

Book Launch Happy Hour! November 20 at Tin Lizzy’s in Dunwoody

posted on 11/02/2013

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Hi friends! I don’t know about you, but I am getting super excited about the launch of Baggage Check in just 18 days. Woo hoo! To celebrate, I’ll be hosting a Book Launch Happy Hour at Tin Lizzy’s Perimeter location in Dunwoody, Georgia. If you’re going to be in the Atlanta area, stop by Tin […]

The 20-Year Reunion Blog

posted on 10/01/2013

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It’s a half-anticipated, half-dreaded event: the 20-year high school reunion. This gathering of old friends (and enemies) has become a benchmark in our culture: The Great Check-In on how your life is going up to this point. Who better to assess the success or failure of your last two decades than people you haven’t seen […]

Regrets Only Blog Tour, Giveaway, & Smashwords Book Links

posted on 10/01/2013

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Hey, guys! Just checking in to say that I’m having a ball touring with Suzanne and Regrets Only. Her high heels and broken arm have only slowed us down a little. You can see what’s to come and any posts you may have missed by checking the schedule at the RABT Virtual Book Tour Schedule. […]

REGRETS ONLY Blog Tour & Amazon Card Giveaway!

posted on 09/24/2013

I’m hitting the virtual road again… this time taking my second child – I mean, book – to see the world! Join us, won’t you? We’re going to play the license plate game! Of course there’s a giveaway (enter below to win $25 at amazon.com) and lots of fun stuff: reviews, guest posts, interviews and […]