Mary Johnson Vandenberge is a “wear your heart on your sleeve” kind of woman, an unapologetic bookworm, and an online shopping champion. She devours murder mysteries in every form – whether in books or podcasts – with an enthusiasm that even surprises herself. Raised on a farm near St. Marys in Southwestern Ontario, she now resides in Petrolia, Ontario’s scenic “banana belt”.

Mary is a proud advocate for women’s rights and believes in the power of personal truth. Being Mary is her debut memoir, capturing the often-silent struggles of marriage, motherhood, family, and faith. She hints there may be sequels, as she knows life’s story never ends – it only deepens.