So exactly who is Sissy Marlyn ? Sissy Marlyn began as the pen name for the writing team of two very dear friends, Mary C. Drechsel and Faye ‘Lynn’ Woods.
How did they come up with the name Sissy Marlyn ?
Obviously, the Marlyn is just a combination of their first names. As to the Sissy, that comes from Lynn nicknaming Mary – ‘her little sissy’. Lynn always wished for a sister (but only had a brother), so Mary has become her surrogate sister. Enough with the intro, let's move on to more info about who Sissy Marlyn was and has become.
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Mary was a very imaginative child and always loved to spin stories. Her parents thought Mary was a well-behaved child, because she would sit so quietly in church. Little did they know that sweet, innocent Mary was making up stories (some of them rather wild) about all of their fellow parishioners.
Mary officially began to write when she was eight years old. She discovered an old, manual Royal typewriter in the basement and taught herself to type on it (with the help of her older brother and sister’s typing manual). After this, it was story, story, story! There was no stopping her!
Mary eventually graduated up to a Brother word processor. It was on this gadget that Mary attempted to write her first novel. Her nephew finally convinced her to buy a computer.
Mary’s parents, however, were not supportive of her writing talent. So Mary entered the business world and took a ‘job’ at a large banking institution. She stayed at this job for years. However, Mary’s heart still belonged to writing. In her free time, she would still create many wonderful stories.
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So how did Sissy Marlyn come to be? Drum roll please!!!!!
The day they first received Intimacies - the first novel in the "I" trilogy.!
First "Official" Intimacies booksigning at Barnes & Noble.
Mary and Lynn met when Lynn came to work at the same, large (boring) banking institution, where Mary was employed. Mary had already worked (slaved) at this bank for years. Mary mentioned to Lynn that she was working on a novel (not these specific novels). Lynn shared with Mary that she had always loved to write as well. The ladies struck up an easy friendship.
Their writing collaboration for Intimacies began as a whim; when this wealthy and very attractive man swept one of their fellow employees off her feet. Mary started it by sending Lynn a short email note, making up a story of how this world wind romance would end. Lynn just for fun, added to this email. This scenario continued for several days until they began to edit the story. This led to them working on it during their bus rides to and from the city to their jobs at this large banking institution. They continued taking turns writing bits and pieces of the story each day. They would also read (and critique) one another’s work during these bus rides.
Then one day Mary pointed out to Lynn, “Do you realize that we actually have a novel here?” Lynn kind of ‘pooh poohed’ this notion at first. But Mary would not give up on the idea. She set to the formidable task of editing and splicing together all of the sections of their novel. Mary also had a little outside help from one of her sister. She read the novel during a Florida vacation and helped do some final editing.
Intimacies was soon born!! Romance is in their blood. Lynn was asked to be the Matron of Honor at Mary’s wedding. An honor she earned by bringing her dear friend, Mary, together with her husband, Gary (That's me by the way - Gary D: aka Bearhead !). Without Mary’s knowledge, Lynn had created a profile for her on a dating service, thus a wonderful connection was made and a never-ending love has developed.
Shortly after publishing Intimacies, these ladies decided to continue sharing the magic contained in this novel. They set out to write a trilogy. Illusions, the second novel in this trilogy, was published in March 2006
Indecisions by Bearhead Publishing (you can read more about this great novel. Click on the Bearhead Novels tab to do so) was just published in November 2005. Indecisions was mostly written by Mary, who has now solely taken on the Sissy Marlyn identity. Lynn decided she had too many other commitments, most noteably her two teenage sons, and needed to focus on them. But as you'll experience when you read Indecisions, the wonderful writing goes on! Bearhead Publishing looks forward to publishing at least four more books by Sissy Marlyn - a murder mystery called Jury Pool and another trilogy of books: Bardstown, Bowling Green & Bluegrass.
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Bearhead Publishing is thrilled to announce that signed copies of Justice, Sissy Marlyn's EIGHTH novel and a sequel to the well received A Killer's Mind (and the third novel in the Jury Pool Murder Series)are available NOW!!
Would you like to know a little something about Justice? Of course you would! Following is a short synopsis of this fantastic novel:
The Jury Pool Murder Series Continues! Scott Arnold and his new wife Sherri are once again pitted against a brutal serial killer, who still threatened to destroy their lives. Will Scott and Sherri be victorious in the quest to bring this vicious killer to Justice or will the killer prevail? Find out today by reading Justice !
| Getting a copy of Justice |
Now all you need to know is where to get the book, right?! Well, you can order a copy directly from us for $13.99 (This includes shipping & handling). Make check payable to Bearhead Publishing and mail to P.O. Box 16539, Louisville, KY 40256. Or pay by Visa or Mastercard:
| Jury Pool: Summons to Die, A Killer's Mind & Justice |
You can also purchase the entire set of this Murder Mystery trilogy - Jury Pool: Summons to Die, A Killer's Mind & Justice. You'll be glad you did! Order a set directly from us for $35.99 (This includes shipping & handling). Make check payable to Bearhead Publishing and mail to P.O. Box 16539, Louisville, KY 40256. Or pay by Visa or Mastercard:
| Sissy Marlyn's Bowling Green |
Bearhead Publishing is thrilled to announce that signed copies of Bowling Green, Sissy Marlyn's seventh novel and a sequel to the well received Bardstown is available!
Would you like to know a little something about Bowling Green? Of course you would! Following is a short synopsis of this fantastic novel:
Actress Elizabeth Warren, now Elizabeth Michaels, comes home to Bowling Green to stay.
Married and raising two daughters, Elizabeth soons learns that life in Bowling Green is far from idyllic.
Will her childrens hardships and accomplishments teach Elizabeth one of life's greatest lessons: How to love unconditionally with all her heart?
| Getting a copy of Bowling Green |
Now all you need to know is where to get the book, right?! Well, you can order a copy directly from us for $13.99 (This includes shipping & handling). Make check payable to Bearhead Publishing and mail to P.O. Box 16539, Louisville, KY 40256. Or pay by Visa or Mastercard:
| Bardstown & Bowling Green |
So you would like to purchase both the novel in the Sissy Marlyn's "B" Series Intimacies Look no farther. Order both Bardstown and Bowling Green from Bearhead Publishing for only $24.99 for both (This includes shipping & handling). Make check payable to Bearhead Publishing and mail to P.O. Box 16539, Louisville, KY 40256. Or pay by Visa or Mastercard:
Bearhead Publishing is thrilled to announce that signed copies of A Killer's Mind, Sissy Marlyn's sixth novel and a sequel to the well received, often sold out Jury Pool are now available!!
Would you like to know a little something about A Killer's mind? Of course you would! Following is a short synopsis of this fantastic novel:
Thought provoking…Suspenseful…More Twist and Turns than a Windsock in a Thunderstorm…. Sound like something you’d like to read? Of course it does! A Killer’s Mind is the novel for you!
- A man’s throat is carved open and his genitals mutilated.
- Enter a young, out-of-state, homicide detective turned PI. His agenda – revenge on the man who killed his beloved girlfriend two years ago.
- As the gruesome murders amass, fingers point in all directions, and lives of loved ones are once again put into eminent peril.
So what…or should I say who…do psychiatrist services, handcuffs, knifes, and railroad ties have in common? That’s for me, the author, to know and you, the reader, to find out. Start unraveling the mystery behind this psychological thriller today by reading A Killer’s Mind.
| Getting a copy of A Killer's Mind |
Now all you need to know is where to get the book, right?! Well, you can order a copy directly from us for $12.99 (This includes shipping & handling). Make check payable to Bearhead Publishing and mail to P.O. Box 16539, Louisville, KY 40256. Or pay by Visa or Mastercard:
Bearhead Publishing is thrilled to announce that signed copies of Bardstown, Sissy Marlyn's first novel in her "B" Series are now available!!
Would you like to know a little something about Bardstown? Of course you would! Following is a short synopsis of this fantastic novel:
- 1980's Hollywood -
An exciting place for a young, innocent, unknown actress from Bowling Green, Kentucky
- A Dream Come True? -
- Or a Nightmare in the Making? -
Read Bardstown today and find out!
From picturesque Bowling Green to historical Bardstown and on to Hollywood, Elizabeth Warren learns that dreams aren't always what you imagine them to be!
| Getting a copy of Bardstown |
Now all you need to know is where to get the book, right?! Well, you can order a copy directly from us for $13.99 (This includes shipping & handling). Make check payable to Bearhead Publishing and mail to P.O. Box 16539, Louisville, KY 40256. Or pay by Visa or Mastercard:
Bearhead Publishing is thrilled to announce that signed copies of Jury Pool, Sissy Marlyn's first murder mystery are available!!
Would you like to know a little something about Jury Pool? Of course you would! Following is a short synopsis of this fantastic novel:
Exhilarating…Mesmerizing…Keep-the-reader-constantly-guessing….
Sound like something you’d like to read? Of course it does! Jury Pool is the novel for you.
•A woman handcuffs herself to a train track and is obliterated by a train. Suicide or murder?
•A man’s throat is carved open and his genitals mutilated.
•Enter a Commonwealth Attorney with an agenda of his own – revenge on the man who date raped his sister.
•As the gruesome murders amass, a young detective stumbles upon clues leading him in a totally different direction than the prime suspect.
So what…or should I say who…do guns, railroad ties, handcuffs, knifes, and a man’s necktie have in common? That’s for me, the author, to know and you, the reader, to find out. Start piecing together the puzzle today by reading Jury Pool.
| Getting a copy of Jury Pool |
Now all you need to know is where to get the book, right?! Well, you can order a copy directly from us for $12.99 (This includes shipping & handling). Make check payable to Bearhead Publishing and mail to P.O. Box 16539, Louisville, KY 40256. Or pay by Visa or Mastercard:
| Sissy Marlyn's Indecisions |
Bearhead Publishing is delighted to announce that signed copies of Indecisions, the final, awesome novel in Sissy's Marlyn's first women's fiction trilogy (Intimacies, Illusions, & Indecisions) are also available!!
Would you like to know a little something about Indecisions? Of course you would! Following is a short synopsis of this fantastic novel:
Indecisions is the tumultous story of Jackie Lynn Greathouse and the adult lives of her children, Mason and Katie Rose. Each has an important decision to make that will ultimately determine their destinies.
Jackie Lynn : Jackie Lynn has recently lost her beloved husband of many years. His best friend, Samuel, offers her much needed comfort for her broken heart. Should she open up her heart and allow their relationship to blossom into more than mere friendship?
Mason: Mason is deeply in love with Callie, and his dream of becoming a famous recording star is finally coming true. Can Mason and Callie's love survive her petty jealousies and the stringent demands of Mason's new career?
Katie Rose: Katie Rose was BJ's high school sweetheart. It was love at first sight for him. When Katie Rose meets a mysterious man from her past, who is extremely different from BJ, will she choose BJ or this new intriguing gentleman?
| Getting a copy of Indecisions |
Now all you need to know is where to get the book, right?! Well, you can order a copy directly from us for $8.99 (This includes shipping & handling). Make check payable to Bearhead Publishing and mail to P.O. Box 16539, Louisville, KY 40256. Or pay by Visa or Mastercard:
So you bought Sissy Marlyn's first novel Intimacies and you loved it! Now, you're looking for the other two novels to complete the trilogy. Look no farther. Order both Illusions and Indecisions from Bearhead Publishing for only $15.99 for both (This includes shipping & handling). Make check payable to Bearhead Publishing and mail to P.O. Box 16539, Louisville, KY 40256. Or pay by Visa or Mastercard:
| Intimacies, Illusions & Indecisions |
You can also purchase the entire set of this trilogy - Intimacies, Illusions & Indecisions. You'll be glad you did! Order a set directly from us for $19.99 (This includes shipping & handling). Make check payable to Bearhead Publishing and mail to P.O. Box 16539, Louisville, KY 40256. Or pay by Visa or Mastercard:
| The "I" Series (Intimacies, Illusions & Indecisions); Bardstown & Bowling Green; and the Jury Pool Murder Series (Jury Pool: Summons to Die, A Killer's Mind & Justice |
Or if you are looking for all EIGHT of Sissy's novels - (The "I" Series (Intimacies, Illusions and Indecisions); Bardstown & Bowling Green; and the Jury Pool Murder Series (Jury Pool: Summons to Die, A Killer's Mind & Justice - $59.99 (As with the other offers, this includes your shipping. What a deal!) Make check payable to Bearhead Publishing and mail to P.O. Box 16539, Louisville, KY 40256. Or pay by Visa or Mastercard:
Still curious about or have a question for the Sissy? E-mail Sissy Marlyn at sissymar@sissymarlyn.com. www.sissymarlyn.com.
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