Marie Andrews

Ruining the mundane with whimsy and snark . . .
One story at a time

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SUBURBAN LEGENDSSnowbridge is a quiet suburban neighborhood, in a quiet suburban town. It is a planned housing development like so many others: seemingly-idyllic, yet controlled by the iron fist of the local HOA.Populating this bucolic setting are a cast of characters that most will know well; they are people we will all recognize from our daily lives. But, here in Snowbridge, something more sinister is afoot. A reckoning. As these tales are spun, one might be surprised at who will survive to see the last page.I surely hope that you make it through. One hates to miss a good ending.Are you ready to move in? Your house is almost complete, the closing date is set. I’m sure you will love it here, and want to stay...Forever.

THE PHOENIX FORGE CHRONICLES BOOK 1:
PROPHET AND LOSS
MAGICK IS EVERYWHERE . . .They call themselves Workers, and they have been quietly keeping the worlds in balance for thousands of years. Their powers are vast and varied, and if they are used selfishly, they can mean the end of existence. Or . . . the beginning of another.Greg Smyth and his daughter, Grace, are about to stumble headfirst into this secret world. In Part 1: A Recipe for Disaster, Greg inherits his late grandmother’s cookbook, with surprising results. In Part 2, an unexpected Prophecy sends Grace on a journey into the shadows of her past.

THE PHOENIX FORGE CHRONICLES BOOK 2:
A GREG-SISTENTIAL CRISIS
In this second installment of the Phoenix Forge Chronicles, the war continues to rage on Gavroth. Greg becomes separated from his family and finds himself in the center of his own epic journey with a mysterious companion as they investigate the invasion of the Athenaeum, an impenetrable stronghold of magickal artifacts and ancient knowledge. Along the way, he will meet new other-dimensional Workers and travel to meet the Source herself.Can his new friend be trusted? Can he trust himself? And, most importantly, how does the new beard look?

THE PHOENIX FORGE CHRONICLES BOOK 3:
CECELIA LATER
In this exciting conclusion of the Phoenix Forge trilogy, Cecelia finds herself tested by the Source in a timeless loop. Meanwhile, the nature of magick hangs in the balance as Workers committed to upholding the old status quo are increasingly enraged over Greg and Grace's interference. The council on Earth prepares to go to war against the Athenaeum to claim its knowledge for humanity alone, while Workers from every dimension unite to defend it. The Forge must come together to finally fulfill its destiny, or be extinguished forever.

THE SAINT PETER PRINCIPLEIt has been said that people are promoted to the level of their incompetence, but what if you could fall to the level of your ability? Cara Foster thought her life was already hellish, but after she discovers the site of a ghastly murder in her office, Cara realizes that her crumbling and abusive marriage is only one of the hells that people can be condemned to. When the price of success can be bought with your immortal soul, what happens to you when the daemons come to collect their due? How do you break a contract that has been signed in blood? Cara needs to find out fast, or she will be trapped in a literal Hell forever.

INSIDE VOICESJo has always been different. She has red hair, for one thing. Also, her best friend is a ghost. Gilbert has been with her ever since she can remember, whether she liked it or not. After an unexpected inheritance, she uproots everything to move to a small town, thinking that her life will finally have some semblance of peace. Instead, she encounters lies, tragedy, murder, and falls under the spell of a mysterious and handsome detective. But the closer she gets to him, the more questions arise about his involvement with the darker side of this small town. Can the ghosts that whisper in her ear help her before she's forced to join them?

Listen to My Music!

The Helltown Riffraff began in late 2017 as the backing band for Jeremy Rodgers' solo material. They are quickly gaining a following in the Shenandoah Valley and beyond for their gothic blues and rock with a country twang. Led by Jeremy's growling baritone and sinister songwriting, supported by Lani's warm harmonies and solid backbeat, driven forward by Charlie's funky and melodic bass grooves, and rounded out by Marie Andrews on glowing vocals, colorful ukes, soulful flutes, and other odd instruments, the Helltown Riffraff will have you nodding your head and smirking along all night.

News and Upcoming Events

Thank you for stopping by!Below you'll find a list of upcoming events where you can meet me, hear me do exclusive readings from unreleased stories, and buy copies of my signed books.Anything labeled "Helltown Riffraff" is an opportunity to see the band, where we will also be shamelessly shilling CDs of our original music.I hope to see you there!


  • 6/4/26 - PHOENIX FORGE VOLUME 3 RELEASED

  • 6/6/26, 6 pm - Helltown Riffraff @ Red's Broken Spoke (Baker WV)

  • 6/23/26, 5pm - Local Author Summer Expo @ Laurel Ridge Community College

  • TBD - Press Play to Continue Album Release Party with HTRR!