Author Archives: marydegruttola

When does a writer write? Well, the logical answer is “when he or she is in front of the laptop/PC busy typing.” That may be the most logical answer, but it’s not true.  A great percentage of the writing is done throughout the day. . . . mentally, and maybe I should even add ‘unconsciously’. Continue reading “When Does a Writer Write?”

I am sure any Maltese visiting my website will immediately recognize where my picture was taken. It was taken on the Black Pearl. The Black Pearl has a long and colorful history. It was built in 1909 in Sweden and is believed to be one of the last surviving wooden trading schooners. That in itselfContinue reading “The Black Pearl”

My application to join the Goodreads author program has just been approved!!!!!!!

Mary De Gruttola is scheduled to be interviewed by Clare Hatfield, RTT Rapid Transformation Therapist and member of FEMpreneur Malta. Stay tuned! UPLOADED 07/08/2021

A novel about the Nigerian Military Romance Scam by Mary De Gruttola All scams are despicable as they prey on the vulnerable. Perhaps it is because I am a soldier’s daughter, but the scams I find the most despicable of all are the so-called Military Romance ones also known as the Nigerian Military Romance scams.Continue reading “The preface to my most recent novel “My Darling Ron””

In The Drop of the Hammer, you often come across the word Walloon as a language: ‘the Bailiff bellowed in French and Walloon’ or in the footnotes ‘Binamé is Walloon for Beloved’. But what is Walloon and is it still spoken? Walloon is a Romance language that used to be spoken extensively in the southContinue reading “Walloon”

Please note that I will soon add a page entitled TOOL SHED onto the website. You may wonder why I would even think of adding a page entitled TOOL SHED and not maybe MISC. The answer is simple.  A MISC file is one where you throw things in not only in a haphazard way butContinue reading “Tool Shed”

Help! My main character has taken over the story! As you know, I am now working on The Epiphany of Geert Vandiest which is coming out towards the end of the year.  I also have another manuscript which is on the back burner. I don’t know how long it is going to stay there. TheContinue reading “The Marquetry Box”

I remember being an 8 years old 3rd grader. At that time we lived in Mineral Wells, Texas and my dad was stationed at Camp Wolters.  One day he took me to the base library and got me my very first library card!!! I was so proud of that card. We don’t appreciate how luckyContinue reading “How Lucky We Are”

I have a confession to make. Up until I started writing novels, I use to totally ignore Dedications in books. The good news is I’ve changed. In fact, I have changed so much, that now the Dedication is the first thing I look for. So, does that mean Dedications are important and play a roleContinue reading “The Importance of Dedications”