Author Archives: Maureen Paraventi

About Maureen Paraventi

Hi, there! I'm a content writer, published author, award-winning playwright and all-around English major nerd who loves to correct spelling, grammar and creative punctuation. I love to write. I also love to help other writers succeed, by polish their work and helping bring it to its full potential.

Don’t Blame Trump, Blame MTV

Posted on August 2, 2018 by Maureen Paraventi

Don’t Blame Trump, Blame MTV There is a lot of bad behavior in this country. People seem to feel entitled to say anything. Derogatory comments about females?? Ok. Racist rants? Why not? Threats of violence against strangers and celebrities and … Continue reading →

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Don’t Blame Trump, Blame MTV

Posted on August 2, 2018 by Maureen Paraventi

Don’t Blame Trump, Blame MTV There is a lot of bad behavior in this country. People seem to feel entitled to say anything. Derogatory comments about females?? Ok. Racist rants? Why not? Threats of violence against strangers and celebrities and … Continue reading →

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This too, shall pass

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Maureen Paraventi

This too shall pass, is an ancient saying I’m sure many of you are familiar with. It’s a philosophy I’ve long embraced, and I’ve used it as a mantra to get through many tough times. But it’s not just for … Continue reading →

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My Life Sucks?

Posted on April 15, 2014 by Maureen Paraventi

  My life sucks. Not a day goes by where I can’t climb up on my pity-pot and feel sorry for myself. I mean, let’s examine the facts… I don’t have any money and basically my retirement plan consists of … Continue reading →

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Art and Ego.

Posted on April 10, 2014 by Maureen Paraventi

I stopped in at The Detroit Institute of Art last week, for the first time in a long time. As you know, the DIA has been in the news a lot lately, and not for good reasons. Are we going … Continue reading →

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Would I invite my mother to this play?

Posted on April 1, 2014 by Maureen Paraventi

When discussing my play Love Is Strange recently with somebody, they asked me if it was a play I would invite my mother to. I was taken aback by that question, and I had to give it some thought. Don’t … Continue reading →

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I care too much about what other people think of me.

Posted on March 28, 2014 by Maureen Paraventi

I care too much about what other people think of me. Or should I say, what I think they think about me. Because honestly, most of the time we don’t really know what other people think about us. I just … Continue reading →

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Opening Night

Posted on March 21, 2014 by Maureen Paraventi

Tonight, my play The Current opens at Two Muses Theatre. And like always on opening nights, I’m a wreck. If you go to the show tonight, look for me lingering (hiding) somewhere in the back of the theatre. I’m nowhere near … Continue reading →

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