Molly Prep Writes

Writer, baker, photographer, runner, theatre-addict, survivor, and life enthusiast.

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While it isn’t strictly writing-related, I thought my first Cancer Survivor Confessional episode had a place here. [x]

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Hometown Helpers: Bob Santo Grows American Legion Post 1244 |

Bob Santo is a Huntington local and an American Legion force to be reckoned with. Santo served from 1966 to 1970 in the Air Force during the Vietnam War. When he returned from serving, Santo was immersed in the life of a student—finishing his B.A. Read More ...

From December 5th, 2018

Another HuntingtonNow.com volunteer feature, this one about Bob Santo. He nearly tripled quadrupled the membership a local American Legion post, and is looking to to connect veterans of all generations. 

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Spoonfuls Inc. Is Nothing to Be Trifled With |

Daniela Alvarez is on a mission to spread whimsy and delicious treats to all. She’s the founder of Spoonfuls Inc, a company which makes dessert jars inspired by the nostalgic flavors of desserts past. These decadent treats are modeled after a dessert that went out of fashion all too soon: the trifle.

From September 2nd, 2018

The most decadent HuntingtonNow interview I’ve ever conducted! Daniela Alarez created her own dessert business, with the aim of reinventing and bringing back the classic trifle. More about Spoonfuls Inc here!

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A childhood cancer survivor of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) helps others by sharing her story.

I had the honor of being interviewed and filmed by Cohen’s Children’s Medical Center, where I received my ALL cancer treatment 16 years ago. Truly full circle!

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Dwarves’ Lament - 101 Words

Before, we lived a life of dirt, of disorder, of necessity. Dust filled our lungs instead of air. We were …

From January 30th, 2019

Another piece of my flash fiction was published on 101Words!

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volunteers

To volunteer at all is a noble feat, to volunteer for over 40 years is extraordinary. Meet Mary Brenner, a 94-year-old woman who has volunteered with the Huntington Community First Aid Squad for the last 41 years. Brenner’s home life was immersed in volunteering before Read More ...

From January 22nd, 2019 

It was a tremendous honor to interview 94-year-old, 41-year-volunteer, Mary Brenner for a feature on HuntingtonNow.com. 

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Huntington's First Spray Park Opens |

Both those in bathing suits and those in uniform enjoyed the refreshing relief Wednesday that came with the official opening of the Sgt. Paul Tuozzolo Memorial Spray Park in Elwood. The spray park was first proposed and planned just under a year ago, to honor Read More ...

From July 11th, 2018

Both those in bathing suits and those in uniform enjoyed the refreshing relief that came with the official opening of the Sgt. Paul Tuozzolo Memorial Spray Park in Elwood, Huntington, New York.

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Molly Prep Moves On From Cancer to Forge Her Identity |

On Nov. 30, 2002, Molly Prep’s day started out just like any other seven-year-old’s would. The day’s agenda included an appointment at her pediatricians’ office, for what was thought to be symptoms of the common cold, followed by a sleepover at her grandparents’ house. However, Read More ...

Interviewed by HuntingtonNow about my complicated relationship with the word “survivor,” and how writing has helped me create a sense of identity beyond cancer.

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Selfies, Socks, School Supplies: Young Professionals Take On Scavenger Hunt for a Good Cause |

There was a boost of selfie-taking in Huntington Village on Thursday night. Thanks to clues crafted by the Huntington Chamber of Commerce, groups of young professionals combined team building, exercise, and Huntington knowledge to compete for the title of Scavenger Hunt Champion. Teams began the Read More ...

From June 6th, 2018

I had an absurd amount of fun joining local young professionals on their yearly scavenger hunt in writing an article for HuntingtonNow.com.

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Dandelion - 101 Words

Her father called her Dandelion, because a tuft of gold hair topped her lanky frame. At thirteen, Dandelion was full …

From October 2nd, 2018

My first publication on 101Words! 

I heard about 101Words.org a few months back, through my local writing group. The site challenges writers to write flash fiction (prose with a beginning, middle, and end) in exactly 101 words. I love writing constraints, so I got to work on a few pieces and submitted this one shortly thereafter.