AUTHOR. PODCASTER. STORYTELLER.
Stories from Alaska.For the Adventurous at Heart.
Books, conversations, and experiences inspired by wild places and the people who call them home.
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An Alaskan Menopausal Mystery in smaller type
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In this laugh-out-loud mystery mixing the manosphere, menopause, the lost work of a 1950s romance novelist, and some of the wildest waters in Alaska, a loner learns she can’t save her business without the help of a found family of misfits.
“A smart, funny, page-turner with heart.” — Early Reader
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Great Books, Great Land
Conversations with readers and writers about how Alaska’s wild landscape shapes creativity and storytelling.
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ABOUT MARIE
Writer. Explorer. Alaskan.
Marie Ryan McMillan writes stories about aging, reinvention and the pull of wild places on Tlingit Aani. When she’s not writing, you’ll find her kayaking, hiking, reading or hosting great conversations on her podcast.
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