Mary C. M. Phillips is a writer of inspirational essays and poetry. She is a frequent contributing writer for the bestselling series, Chicken Soup for the Soul.
Mary’s poetry has been widely published. Several of her poems are displayed in public transportation via WordHive’s POETRY-IN-TRANSIT campaign.
As a musician, Mary has recorded and/or toured with numerous 80s recording artists including Matthew Sweet, Don Dixon, Marti Jones, and synthpop duo, Venus II (with close friend, Cathy Harrington). Her spoken-word album Music of the Forest (Rock-it Science Records), was produced by husband/guitarist, Mark Phillips and is available iTunes and streaming platforms.
As a reader, Mary is particularly fond of the works of Jane Austen, Edith Wharton, and J.R.R Tolkien. Her short stories are in the genre of Austen fan-fiction (see menu for books and Austen-related online articles).
To satisfy her lyrical life, Mary enjoys hanging out with her family, playing bass in a worship band, walking her dogs, and writing in the third person.
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