Author Archives: Marion Jensen

For eight years I’ve tried to become one of those runners. You know the kind. The kind of runner who truly loves running. Right down to their core. They don’t run because they have to. They don’t run so they … Continue reading →

I know what you’re thinking. You’re thinking, “I would be a lot happier if I could read a book about a boy who shares the same name as one of several internal beams that extends from the eaves to the … Continue reading →

So, today I get to reveal my cover! Go ahead and scroll down, take a gander, then come back here to read my commentary. Go! Go! Take a look! I’m super (no pun intended) excited about the cover. Without giving … Continue reading →

I’ve been trying unsuccessfully to Rickroll my 14yo for four months. Every time I send him a link, he asks if it’s a Rickroll. He swore I would not be able to trick him. Yesterday I sent him a picture … Continue reading →

Rule #1 – People will only remember your first and last rule, so put the most important rules in those slots. Rule #2 – If your rules are not entertaining or insightful, people will skip to rule #8 after reading … Continue reading →

Hey all. I’m excited to reveal the cover to Almost Super! Fantastic, isn’t it? Pete Oswald (who has worked on Paranoman and Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs) is the artist. He did a great job, and I can’t wait to see … Continue reading →

This year has been a rough one for me. A lot of changes. A lot of growing. I’ve learned something. Stuff doesn’t make you happy. In fact, at least in my experience, it does the opposite. I honestly believe that … Continue reading →

This morning I marched in a parade. Yes, that parade. I was seventeen the last time I was in a parade. I carried a tenor sax and became dehydrated because I was in full band uniform. I got dehydrated this time … Continue reading →

Today I ran a half marathon. My goal was two hours or less. The first half marathon I ran in 2:26. My goal then was to run without stopping. My second half marathon was 2:09. I’d only trained a couple … Continue reading →

Fiddler on the Roof is my favorite musical. It will always hold a special place in my heart. Fiddler is about crossing the line. In the musical, it’s referred to as “Tradition”. Tradition is what helps the little community of … Continue reading →