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“When the Heart Listens” by Mara Purl
March 20, 2021
Spring Equinox
Special Promo
Join Mara for a week-long Special Download
March 15 – 20
Can the heart be telling us something we can’t quite hear?
Landscape artist Miranda Jones thought she was on track. Yet something feels off kilter. The subjects of her work all live in nature, yet she herself lives in the city. Her rep and her family emphasize money as the benchmark of success, yet her own goals have to do with the professional challenges of excellence, adventure, and authenticity. She plans a brief trip to join plein air artists in the Carrizo Plain to paint this year’s extraordinary super bloom. Yet what she experiences is a journey that opens a chapter into a new life. At least it will, if she considers what might happen . . . when the heart listens.
Aspiring Authors Scholarship Luncheon
Mara Purl, Emcee
September 16, 2022
11:30 am – 1:30 pm MT
Join Mara and Fellow Board Members of the Colorado Authors Hall of Fame
For the Inaugural Aspiring Authors Scholarship Luncheon
Tickets $75
https://www.coloradoauthorshalloffame.org/2022-scholarship-luncheon.html
A head for writing and a heart for story . . .
Mara Purl brings passion and experience,
wit and charm to this exciting event.
Bring your heart for helping others, and
your head for discerning
those who are worthy.
Be prepared to be inspired!
Join us for this uplifting event!
Secrets Book Brunch
Sunday, May 7, 2023
By Invitation
Colorado Authors Hall of Fame Induction Gala
September 16, 2023 @ 5:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Mara Purl, Founding Board Member
Join Mara and Fellow Board Members of the Colorado Authors Hall of Fame
For the Third Biannual Induction Ceremony & Gala Evening
Milford-Haven Lighthouse Tour:
A Celebration of the Novels, Radio Drama & Podcast
October 8, 2023 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
THIS EVENT IS POSTPONED
DUE TO THE CORONA VIRUS PANDEMIC
NEW DATE IS OCTOBER 8, 2023
San Simeon Tasting Room
https://hearstranchwinery.com/wine-tasting
Publishing at Sea: Mara Purl – Faculty
February 2-9, 2024
Eleventh Annual Publishing at Sea Cruise – West Coast of Mexico
for Developing and Achieving Authors
Create Your Ultimate Best Seller at Sea
Mara Purl is one of the faculty members who will be sharing her expertise on writing and publishing books.
Mara Purl – Presenter (Author & Performer)
It’s a Double Book Launch!
Volumes of Pleasure Bookshoppe
Los Osos, California
Volumes of Pleasure Website
Saturday, October 19, 2024
1:00 – 3:00 pm
Mara Purl & Anne R. Allen
Join these popular Central Coast authors as they launch the latest novels in their best-selling series!
Short readings & Conversation with our Readers!
Colorado Authors Hall of Fame Induction Gala
September 6, 2025 @ 5:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Mara Purl, Founding Board Member
Join Mara and Fellow Board Members of the Colorado Authors Hall of Fame
For the Third Biannual Induction Ceremony & Gala Evening
Milford-Haven Lighthouse Tour:
A 35-year Celebration of the Novels, Radio Drama & Podcast
October 18, 2025 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Join Mara and her amazing Milford-Haven Team including Cast Members & Engineer, Artists & Marketers, Followers & Fans for a fabulous Tasting of local wines & cheeses at a historic lighthouse property!
Enjoy sunset from the lighthouse overlooking gorgeous Avila Bay.
A private event at the Point Luis Lighthouse
https://www.pointsanluislighthouse.org/
Mara Purl – Presenter (Author & Performer)
Series Building: Creating Sustainable Plots & Characters in Series Fiction
Nipomo Library
918 West Tefft Street, Nipomo, CA
May 2, 2026
10:00am – 3:00pm PT
Coastal Dunes Branch
California Writers Club
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Saturday, May 2, 2026
10:00am – 12:30pm PT
Sharing techniques and insights from her own successful Milford-Haven series, Mara will share 4 key components for successful fiction series writing:
Core Elements-Core Values – These will define how unique and strong your writing will be.
Theme & Premise – Plot Blueprints, Bookstore & Website homework.
Character Arcs – Development of each character, how they interact, back stories, goals.
Crystal Clear Characters – Deep dive using techniques to develop details about each character.
This is an interactive program with handouts.
Plan to enjoy a working session that will make a difference in your writing!
Book Signing & Light refreshments following the presentation
