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Described as "the first blogger", Mary MacLane lived a tortured life, ahead of her time. Her beloved father died when she was a young child, and at the age of eight, her stepfather moved the family from its home in Winnipeg, Canada, to Montana in the United States, where young Mary had a hard time making friends. Her sensational autobiographical style of writing was considered scandalous, as she told of her bohemian lifestyle, feminist politics, and open bisexuality.

At just 19 years old in 1902, Mary MacLane burst onto the literary scene with her groundbreaking debut, The Story of Mary MacLane. The book became a sensation, selling 100,000 copies within its first month and captivating young readers, though it faced backlash from conservative critics and light-hearted mockery from H.L. Mencken. Feeling stifled in her small mining town of Butte, MacLane used her newfound success to relocate to the vibrant Greenwich Village, where she continued to produce provocative works and insightful newspaper articles. Even today, her candid and fearless writing about ...

Dive into the extraordinary life of Mary MacLane, often hailed as the worlds first blogger. Marys journey began in Winnipeg, Canada, but her childhood was uprooted when her stepfather moved the family to Montana following the death of her beloved father. Marys struggle to fit in and her unyielding spirit formed the backbone of her scandalous autobiographical writings. Her candid experiences with bohemian living, feminist thoughts, and open bisexuality were shocking but captivating. Marys unique voice resonated with her sensation-hungry readers, influencing literary greats like Scott Fitzgerald...

A podcast by fans about the music and influence of Wilco cohosted by Mary MacLane Mellas and Meredith Hobbs Coons, edited by Greta Stromquist, with theme music by Adam Nash.