She is the owner of Blue Stained Glass Poetry and Art. She graduated magna cm laude from Luzerne County Community College with a degree in Human Services. With a background in freelance journalism; she uses her poetry as a source of creative expression. Her self-published poetry book is titled, "Fractured Lollipop Poems of Brokenness Healing and Hope. Her children's book is titled, "Pumpkin: The Cat Who Plays With Words." Her new release is titled Droplet of Crystal Poetry for the Soul. All her books are on Amazon. Mary Anne teaches poetry at several nursing home facilities. Her work has been featured in: The World Covid Collective, The Edge of Humanity Magazine, Mind and Matters Magazine, Poetry Super Highway, The Zest of Lemon Magazine, Moonstone Press, Grit and Grace Magazine, Orenaug Mountain Publishing, Pennsylvania Bards, Local Gems Press, Clare Songbirds 2024 Poetry Anthology, Humana Obscura Quarterly Magazine, The Avocet, Calla Press, Scranton Poets Live, Pennsylvania Poetry Society monthly poetry journal, and Studio B's annual poetry anthology. Mary Anne placed second for her photography and short story submission in the Museum of Family Prayer's 2022 Mary Garden contest. She was a 2023 semi-finalist for the Bermuda Triangle Poetry Awards. She has also collaborated on several children's book, Creative Gems Volumes 2&3, and has been featured internationally in Bindweed Magazine's seasonal anthology. Her work has been archived through the National Library of Ireland courtesy of Bindweed Magazine. She has appeared on the local talk show PA Live, The B Inspired podcast,Orenaug Mountain's Featured Poet of the Week,Super Poetry Highway's Poet of Week, Eat The Storms podcast with Damien Donnelly, JMJ Catholic; Art and Catholic Culture and several stage appearances. She was The Word Hive's poet of the month in April 2025 and the Anthracite Journal's featured poet for the fall/ winter live event. Her artwork and photography have been displayed in several local venues. She serves on the board of directors for the Friends of the Scranton Public Library. You may check out her work on: Facebook: Mary Anne Abdo/Poet/Author
WordPress: https://bluestainedglass.wordpress.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maryanne.abdo/
YouTube:
TikTok: .anne197
Linkedin: Maryanne Abdo
On these sites you will find her current projects in photography, video and various forms of canvas art. Mary Anne resides in Scranton Pennsylvania.
