Writing duo Marianne and Richard, known by their penname Marianne Richards, are a married couple hailing from Sherwood Park, Alberta. Even with four grandkids to keep them busy, Marianne and Richard find time for their hobbies.

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Marianne enjoys crafts such as sewing, quilting, reading, and cross-stitching while Richard enjoys carpentry, woodworking, leatherworking, and photography amount many others.

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Both volunteer many hours doing community work and belong to volunteer organizations that raise money for multiple charities. Marianne has donated almost 100 handmade quilts to those in need. 

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The Bandage Solution - Book 1 - The Wilson Family (2023) is Marianne and Richard’s first co-authored book. Two more books are in the works about the Wilson Family.

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Book 2 is currently planned to be titled “Case Closed” and Book 3 (Operation Green Stone) is in the works.