Mary L. Byrne began writing in the third grade at eight years old. She has written many short stories, composed a report on The Many Faces of Child Abuse, and various articles, besides publishing a children’s book titled Only Children Hear Me in 2010.

Only Children Hear Me, written in the voice of a dog who addresses serious illness, race, adoption, disability, bullying, and abuse. Jake encourages children throughout the book to talk to a trusted adult if they have problems or someone is abusing them.

Mary spent many years working in Property Management and Health Care, dedicating her time to improving others’ lives. All of her writing contains essential messages for the reader.

She has written Two Sides of the Mirror to educate people who have never been on the receiving end of the pain produced through racism and bigotry. She awoke with its title in her mind four years ago. Greg Hastings, its main character, discriminates against numerous people until he experiences a transformation. Leaving him remorseful for his actions as he develops a powerful conscience. He then spends his life bringing together all races as he expounds, “We are all more alike than we are different.”

Most of her writing is Fiction with a “True to Life” overtone. The exception being The Many Faces of Child Abuse, which is painfully fact.

The majority of her articles are resounding. She also thoroughly enjoys writing comical short pieces about life experiences.

Accounting Today published her article “Tax Season from a Spouse's Perspective.”

“Fishing, from the Fish’s Perspective,” is still avoiding the hook.

Mary’s journey has taken her through abuse and cancer, which has encouraged her to help other survivors.

As a long-time speaker, she has addressed audiences on blood cancer treatment and cancer survival issues. She also currently speaks on sexual assault, prevention, and treatment, being a co-founder and co-owner of Survivors Speak RI, LLC.