fbpx
Created By Annie Jennings PR, National Publicist  

Mary Ann Sheveland


Mary Ann grew up in Brownwood, a small central Texas town. Her early love of the violin, which developed at the age of ten, and subsequent mastery of the instrument opened many opportunities for her. She was mentored and prepared for her musical journey from the director of the Abilene Philharmonic Orchestra. She auditioned and was selected to join the Blue Jeans Symphony Orchestra. The orchestra was underwritten by Levi Straus Blue Jean Manufacturer and the City of Estes Park, Colorado. Two musical students from each state were selected and concerts were given each Sunday afternoon in a natural amphitheater in the Rocky Mountains. Mary Ann remains an alumnus of this group which is an active symphony now making their home in Breckenridge, Colorado. Mary Ann also played in the Las Vegas, Wichita Falls and Austin Symphony Orchestras.


She had a busy career beginning at the Governor’s Office in Colorado. Then fourteen years at a Texas Trade Association. She was Manager of a Computer Magazine Publishing Company. The last few years of working were spent in sales, which led to her home office, as her husband’s health declined.


Since her husband’s death, Mary Ann has written several books, including a Book of Poetry, Children’s Short Stories, Reflections, The Pioneers and her just published book, Journey of My Heart, A Memoir.


During the last quarter of 2012 Mary Ann was engaged with speaking engagements and book signings in several states, as well as radio interviews from New York City, Dallas, Denver, Portland and Seattle, Washington.


Connect With Mary Ann



Purchase On Amazon





Posts by Mary Ann Sheveland:

  • Have You Ever Thought “Who Am I?”
    • October 7th, 2013
    Just be yourself! From very small children we have watched and listened to our parents, friends and teachers express and live their views and beliefs. Most of us have tried to model our behaviors to fit into day’s [...]




  • Do You Rush Around Each Day?
    • September 30th, 2013
    Simply put, when you rush through life, you forget to live in the NOW. You miss out on precious moments in your life and one thing about it, you can not get a replay of your time. Maybe, a few suggestions to slow down: [...]




  • How Do You Get “Back On Track” When You Fall Off?
    • September 23rd, 2013
    Sometimes life travels along nicely Then BANG! For some unknown reason, you fall off the tracks of your life into a slump. You know the signs: low energy, lack of motivation, miserable  attitude and maybe even depression. What [...]




  • How Do You Put JOY Into Your Life?
    • September 16th, 2013
    Happiness is not something you buy at the mall. This comes from within yourself. What dreams, desires, feelings or needs of your own have you pushed aside for others? You own your life and as you travel down your pathway [...]




  • You Can Be Happy Even If Your World Is Not Perfect Now
    • September 9th, 2013
    Being happy doesn’t mean that everything is perfect, but means you have decided to look beyond your problems. Enjoying  the present moment is a habit that takes a lot of practice. Just finding reasons to be happy [...]




  • Are You Too Busy To Enjoy Your Life? When Will You?
    • August 8th, 2013
    You’re so busy, taking care of stuff, upgrading stuff, cleaning stuff and shopping for more stuff. But, something just does not feel right.  Instead of thinking about all the things in your day and being satisfied [...]




  • What Really Inspires You?
    • August 2nd, 2013
    People achieve greatness every day. It really doesn’t have to be a once in a lifetime event to show the magnitude of someone’s capabilities.  Being great is stepping up to the plate and doing something out [...]




  • How To Find The Key To Your Happiness!
    • July 26th, 2013
    Could it be, that the key to happiness is to focus less on making moments last and more on making moments count? Just a few tips on finding  your keys to happiness because we all know that our keys go missing from time [...]




  • Humor: Got Some?
    • July 22nd, 2013
    Humor/laughter helps us at every level of life – physical, emotional, mental, spiritual and psychological. But, don’t we already know this? Somehow, we think that since we are adults we have to be serious, [...]




  • Look At The Bright Side Of Life – Even If You Don’t Want To!
    • July 15th, 2013
    Are you a positive person or one who prefers doom and gloom in life? There are some people who always look at the bright side, no matter what is going on. Others seem to dwell on all the things that could and may go [...]




  • How Bad Do You Want It? Or, Is It Too Hard To Do?
    • July 11th, 2013
    Success isn’t going to happen overnight. If you really think so, don’t be disappointed the next morning to see that it did not happen. There is no quick fix.  There is no secret.  It just takes commitment. Sometimes, [...]




  • Friendships Are Worth More Than Gold!
    • July 1st, 2013
    True friendships are gifts beyond measure and for most of us, real treasures for us in life. We all deserve to have friendships that call to our hearts and souls – that push and pull us as we discover our innermost [...]




  • What Does Gratitude Mean To You?
    • June 17th, 2013
    Ever thought about the power of gratitude, seriously? We should be thankful for all that we have. If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never have enough to be happy. For years, I thought and read [...]




  • Ready To Give Up Some Things & See Your Happiness Explode?
    • May 28th, 2013
    All of us seem to hang onto so many things that cause us pain, stress and much soul-searching. We need to let some things go – throw away old habits and allow ourselves to be truly happy. Ready to go? Give up your [...]




  • Podcast: How Is Your Spirit Working For You?
    • May 20th, 2013
    Listen Here: Mary Ann Sheveland is the author of Journey of My Heart, A Memoir. In her book, she shares her personal experiences with her husband’s terminal heart disease.  This was a journey that lasted nineteen [...]




  • What Can We Do To Live A Successful Life?
    • May 20th, 2013
    How would you define a successful life? Most would say it is all of your material possessions.  Yet there are millions of people who live successful lives who are of modest means. They may not be rich in the financial [...]




  • Do You Tune In To Magical Moments?
    • May 15th, 2013
    Listening to the national news, I heard of a shooting star falling to earth and landing in a local park. I thought, “WOW, how magical is that?” This made me think about all the little moments that felt like [...]




  • Outside The Safe Zone
    • May 6th, 2013
    Are you living in the “zone?” The zone is where everything is safe and familiar and is always the same. How does this make you feel?  Certainly, at times this makes you feel good.  But, if you always stay [...]




  • Are You Limited By Your Imagination?
    • May 3rd, 2013
    Do you agree or disagree? I am sitting here thinking about this past year and realize I am doing things that I did not know even existed a year ago. Think about your life for a minute.  Where were you a year ago?  [...]




  • Have You Had Your Gratitude Today?
    • April 29th, 2013
    No doubt about it, gratitude is the key to a happy life. People who cultivate gratitude get a major boost of happiness and optimism, feel more connected to other people, are better liked and have more friends, and are [...]




  • Make Your Way Down Your Path!
    • April 23rd, 2013
    Do not simply walk blindly along the path you are on. Take a moment to pause and examine with discretion and with love where the path will lead and all the choices you have made in life to get there. If you are brave [...]




  • Have You Found Your Talent?
    • April 20th, 2013
    Is talent born with you or is it made? Actually, we are born with talent.  Sometimes, it is hard for most to identify it.  Could it be right under our nose and we don’t even recognize it? Perhaps, if we listen [...]




  • Have You Lost Your Enthusiasm?
    • April 5th, 2013
    Have you ever had one of those days? When it seems like your enthusiasm and energy has gone AWOL and you can not seem to get it back? There is no doubt that you know you have enthusiasm when sparks fly and you get all [...]




  • Do You Ever Feel Like A Juggler?
    • April 1st, 2013
    Have you ever tried to juggle some balls in the air? One thing you learn fairly quickly is that you have to keep one eye on the balls at all times.  Once the balls are in the air, you can never afford to look away.  [...]




  • Good Friends & Best Friends
    • March 22nd, 2013
    Sometimes in life it is hard to keep up with all the latest customs, like BFF, good friends and best friends. There seems to be such a difference between them. A good friend will tell you what you want to hear.  A best [...]




  • Have You Ever Met The “Curious You?”
    • March 19th, 2013
    Curiosity makes our mind active instead of passive. It makes our mind observant of new ideas and opens our mind to new experiences and possibilities.  It most definitely brings a sense of excitement into our life. Waking [...]




  • Spring, Where Are You?
    • March 18th, 2013
    I have Spring on my mind. How about you?  About this time of year, I start to get antsy to see all the budding flowers and trees, a lot more sunshine and definitely be able to spend a lot of time outside in the fresh [...]




  • Inquiring Minds Want To Know: Got Any Passion In Your Life?
    • March 4th, 2013
    Is it possible that you may be living a life of passion without even recognizing it? You didn’t choose to like what you like, you happily discovered it.  The same is true for all of our passions in life.  Sometimes, [...]




  • YOU Are Something Special!
    • February 25th, 2013
    Do you have any idea how special you are and what a blessing you are to so many other people? You probably don’t know how many lives you touch each day just by being YOU.  There are so many things you do each [...]




  • Too Busy Being Frazzled Instead Of Dazzled By Your Life?
    • February 25th, 2013
    So many people today are just so busy. They are so busy with their lives that they never feel happy with the small joys that come each and every day. When we are stressed, it is very hard to relax and try to sort through [...]




  • Finding Your Way To Happiness!!
    • February 22nd, 2013
    I have learned over the years that I am 100% responsible for my own happiness. Happiness is a state of mind that is nurtured by choices and habits, not by anyone or anything material. Books, writing, good friends and [...]




  • Do You Need Medicine To Be Happy?
    • February 15th, 2013
    Do you ever notice the people in your life that always seem happy? They have no complaints and basically no drama.  How can they always be this way? Perhaps, the thing they use is a medicine of sorts, and it is called [...]




  • Got Too Much Stuff In Your Life?
    • February 12th, 2013
    We are all so lucky. Not only are we able to make a New Year’s Resolution and aim for all the glorious goals we all hope to achieve, but if we miss this deadline, our dreams and desires don’t have to be shattered [...]




  • What’s The Impression You Leave On Others In Life?
    • February 4th, 2013
    Have you ever thought about the kind of impact some people leave on you? For instance, how about the type of person who leaves you feeling drained and exhausted?  They are always exhausted and always have drama going [...]




  • It’s Now Or Never!
    • January 28th, 2013
    Have you ever dreamed with excitement about what you would like to happen? Did you let your mind flutter around within those thoughts, exploring the possibilities associated with your dream? Call it a vision or an insight [...]