Marie Landry (SweetMarie83)

I'm Marie Landry - author, freelance writer, and book blogger. My debut novel, Blue Sky Days, a young adult contemporary romance/coming-of-age story came out early in January 2012. My second novel, The Game Changer, will be out in November 2012.

In December 2010, my hub 'Tis the Season - Reflecting on My Family's Christmas Traditions was awarded a HubNugget. I also won a daily drawing during January's Money Grows on Hubs contest for my article Ways to Cut Costs When Planning a Wedding Yourself, and in March, was runner up for a Top of the Class award for my article A Brief History of Rocking Chairs and Their Rise to Popularity. I love writing for HubPages, and would recommend it to anyone who's interested in writing online.

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A Brief History of Rocking Chairs and Their Rise to Popularity

For many people, rocking chairs conjure up images of elderly couples sitting side-by-side on the front porch, grandparents sitting in their rockers telling grand tales, or a parent soothing a fussy infant or rocking him to sleep. Rocking chairs have...

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Harry Potter: The Exhibition - A Harry Potter Fan's Dream Come True

Last year, when I heard that the Harry Potter Exhibition was going to be at the Ontario Science Centre in Toronto, just two hours away from where I live, I knew I had to go. I've been a Harry Potter fan for years, first of the books, then the...

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Long Distance Relationships: How to Know When it's Time to Call it Quits

Long-distance relationships are more common than many people think.  With people meeting and connecting over the internet or moving away for jobs or continued education, many couples end up living in different towns, provinces, states, or even...

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What You Need to Know When Creating a Budget for a Wedding

Weddings today are a multi-billion dollar industry.  Many people think it's impossible to have a wedding that doesn't cost tens of thousands of dollars, but it is possible to plan a beautiful wedding on a budget.  Many people still choose to do...

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Knitting for Cancer Patients: Bringing Tangible Comfort to People With Cancer

Each cancer patient is different. Some accept their diagnosis without question and others are in denial, unable to believe that this could happen to them. The shock, anger, fear, disbelief and myriad of other feelings are often shared with the...

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3rd Time's the Charm - A Fan Account of U2 Live at Toronto's Rogers Centre, July 11, 2011

Seeing U2 live is an experience almost beyond words. If you've ever been lucky enough to stand or sit in the crowd and listen to Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen Jr., you'll understand what I mean. The powerful emotions their songs...

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  Is It Better to Travel Solo, or With Friends?

  10 months ago

  Wondering whether to take a solo journey or have an epic adventure with friends? To help you make your decision, let's explore the advantages and disadvantages of traveling in a group and traveling solo.

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  Modern Times

  A Brief History of Rocking Chairs and Their Rise to Popularity

  12 years ago

  For many people, rocking chairs conjure up images of elderly couples sitting side-by-side on the front porch, grandparents sitting in their rockers telling grand tales, or a parent soothing a fussy infant or rocking him to sleep. Rocking chairs have...