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The Narrative North
Welcome to The Narrative North, where host Catherine Cioffi, founder of Compass 51 Reading Series, invites you to empowering conversations with award-winning writers and trailblazing female leaders. In every episode, we delve into these remarkable women's paths, obstacles, and triumphs, and gain insight into the practical wisdom and empowering messages that motivate audiences everywhere. For more information email CatherineCioffiAuthor@gmail.com or visit https://www.ccomms.co/compass
The Narrative North
Romance, Reinvention, and the Power of Storytelling with Mary Belle
Welcome to the new era of The Narrative North — same mission, fresh sound, and a whole new feel. We’re still celebrating incredible women who are rewriting the script and redefining what’s possible.
In this episode, Catherine sits down with Mary Belle, a writer whose story began before she was even born—listening to romance novels in utero while her mom flipped through paperbacks with Fabio on the cover. From that moment on, storytelling has been woven into her DNA.
Mary Belle’s path to becoming a published author was anything but linear. Through career twists, bold pivots, and a few “WTF” detours, she’s built a life centered on creativity and heart. Now, she’s the author of the Italia Series Collection, a contemporary romance saga full of passion, humor, and spice, and the creator of Marvelous Marina, a children’s series helping kids make sense of big feelings in fun, meaningful ways.
Catherine and Mary dive into how Italy shaped her storytelling, why romance novels still matter, and what it takes to live a truly bella vita.
✨ The Narrative North — new sound, same soul. Stories of women who inspire, create, and lead.