Mary Ethna Black… Writer
maryethnablack.bsky.social
Mary Ethna Black… Writer
@maryethnablack.bsky.social
Northern Irish globetrotting doctor, splav-dweller. Erstwhile chicken investor and silver salmon judge. Goldsmiths MA in Creative and Life writing. Mum.

Rep’d by Emma Bal. https://www.madeleinemilburn.co.uk/mm-authors/mary-black
Every bit of this deal felt right. But then I was fortunate to have the best agent and agency in the known universe.
March 16, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Thanks Debi. Your editing course was invaluable.
March 16, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Such a wondrous cover.
February 21, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Me too! What a surprise!
February 14, 2025 at 4:56 AM
I like the idea of a short story called ‘The day the generator sat down.’ What kind of biscuits would you serve with a nice pot of tea and a chat with your generator. What would it tell you? Is there a dark secret in your generator’s past?
December 8, 2024 at 2:15 PM
Agree. She gave me time and advice from the first time we met. And I’m just one of the many.
November 28, 2024 at 10:17 PM
Encouraging! Always good, too little of it in this world.
November 28, 2024 at 9:35 PM
Took up my pen at 59. Started winning and publishing at 62. 30!lists or wins since then. Got a masters degree, signed by a top agent and a book almost ready to go at 66. Back at ya, Cargill!
November 28, 2024 at 9:29 PM
Well done you! A star by any other name.
November 28, 2024 at 2:59 PM