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Mary B. Olson is the author of A Cabin Christmas, A Mary Day newsletter, and her soon-to-be-released mystery novel, Death of the Paper (and other crimes). With a bachelor’s degree in communications and journalism, a minor in film studies, and a lifelong passion for storytelling, Mary loves sharing stories with the world. She lives in west-central Minnesota with her family where she enjoys endless walks outside, good books, binging amazing TV series, drinking copious amounts of coffee, and playing music with her acoustic duo.
A Cabin Christmas
A Short Story
After 87 winters, Lillian Fitzgerald knows when a blizzard is coming. So when nasty weather blows in on Christmas Eve, cutting the power on Rowdy Lake, Lillian’s cabin is the only one that stands illuminated. The people of Rowdy Lake have no choice but to gather together at Lillian’s home to weather the storm—and weather each other.
Lights Over the Ottertail
A Short Story
Coming May, 2026
Haunted by a tragic accident from her past, Lyla returns to her home town on the Fourth of July for one final visit. But when a mysterious light over the Ottertail River gives her an impossible task—steal the town’s fireworks or face destruction—she must confront her own guilt to save the community she tried to leave behind.