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Greetings, you glorious jerks—I’m Marie.

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that you took time out of your day to hang with my crazy ass. Here you’ll find ridiculous shit like idiotic blog posts, stupid pet pics, and news about my upcoming memoir, We’re All Mad Here. Sign up below if any of that sounds remotely appealing.

This is a place where authenticity is the only rule: show up as your weirdest, wildest, and wartiest self—that’s your best self and the only one I’m interested in. You don’t have to be perfect. You don’t have to have your shit together. You don’t even have to wear pants. I’m certainly not.

I want to hear from you!

I want to know how you show up in the world and what you’re doing to make sure you are seen for the mythical fucking miscreant I know you are. I want to hear about your best days and (especially) your most mortifying fuckups. I want you to love all the parts of you—especially the parts you think others can’t or won’t love. That’s where your magic is.

And it’s amazing.

We’re All Mad Here

an (in)elegant memoir

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"A hilariously honest collection of revealing works." —Kirkus Reviews

If it’s not one thing, it’s a mother.

Fiercely opinionated and unapologetically peculiar, Marie Kuipers points to her New Jersey upbringing for her no-f*cks-given philosophy. As for why she spent most of her adult life underemployed, she credits her mom—who believes she knows better than God Himself—for that.

As if ties to the Dirty Jerz and Ol’ Sky Dad weren’t enough, add a psychotic catfishing ex-husband, a lifesaving Solo cup, heaps of grief, and a dash of Lyme, and you’ve got the recipe for a (mostly) hilarious roller-coaster ride of a read.

We’re All Mad Here dares to peer behind the curtain of one woman’s unhinged life. Meet Bucky, the depraved, wildly inappropriate rescue pup. Join her in censuring such horrors as murderous umbrellas and, obviously, Steely Dan. Experience the epiphany that saves a beloved rooster from an evil HOA Karen. Bond over such atrocities as puke, the patriarchy, and plus-sized effrontery. Find unexpected solace in a simple feather.

We’re All Mad Here forms the gooey center of a Venn diagram for “dark,” “irreverent,” and “raucously funny.”

This collection of sketches explores life as an outlier in a family bound by generational trauma. For everyone who has dreamed of conquering calamity, embracing chaos, or banging a hot vampire, We’re All Mad Here plunges you into a maelstrom of heartbreak, hilarity, and, finally, forgiveness.

Real-life Reviews

Jane E

“This memoir reads like a series of life’s messiest vignettes, each more relatable than the last. Her storytelling made me laugh out loud and even tear up as I found bits of myself in her words. Her life lessons? Let’s say I’ll never look at a red Solo cup the same way again.”
William Horton

Kuipers' first book is not only well written, it is exceedingly honest and provides both inspiration and perhaps redemption to its' readers. It's also quite insightful and in spots quite amusing as well. I've read many first books in my days but few can hold a candle to this one; in fact Kuipers' writing expertise far surpasses many other established authors. One will hope that she plans to write more in the future.
Amazon Reader

I’m convinced Marie Kuipers is my soul sister. Her book had me alternately laughing to tears and wanting to reach through the pages to give her a hug.
“We’re All Mad Here” is an hysterically funny and brutally honest account of a life well-lived, broken, and put back together again. Marie and her emotional support chicken are my spirit animals!
Amazon Reader

This book is hilarious. Get one for your friends with a good sense of humor for birthdays or Christmas.
Kim Kerr

If your don’t relate to at least one thing in this book, you are a unicorn! Marie Kuipers’ way of writing shows great vulnerability and authenticity to bring out things that we all are thinking but don’t have the guts to verbalize. My cheeks are sore from laughter and bittersweet compassion for her story.
Brian Flynn

We're all Mad Here is laugh-out-loud funny, but also poignant and inspiring. Many of us have dealt with life's challenges, but none with more humor, grit, and self awareness. Go on a great ride through some very zany and messed-up situations that will resonate with your own experiences, but also make you glad that Marie went there so you didn't have to. What a wonderful way to spend time. Finished it in a few days, but wished it lasted longer.
Hussein A.

A brilliant exploration of how embracing our quirks and chaos can lead to profound clarity. Marie’s unique voice is both relatable and inspiring, making this book a must-read for anyone navigating the beautiful mess of life. It’s a reminder that madness isn’t something to fear—it’s something to harness. Highly recommend!
Amazon Reader

I laughed, cried, and cheered the author on as she showcased her struggles to overcome her past and how with help she emerged resilient. Her choice of vocabulary was expressive as the story ebbed and flowed. By the end of the book she had demonstrated thoroughly that it is best to be yourself rather than trying to meet others’ expectations, because if you’re not yourself, the world is deprived of your unique gifts. This book touched my heart in so many ways!
Robert M.

Brilliantly written, hilarious, edgy, honest, and hopeful. Draws the reader into a myriad of relatable topics with stories that are equally entertaining and insightful. An impressive must-read debut from a truly talented author!
A. Henrickson

Marie Kuipers has a real way with words. I can't remember the last time I laughed out loud so much while reading any book. Her family certainly puts the "fun" in "dysfunctional."

Emotional support chickens! Meddlesome moms! Catfishing ex-husbands! Shtanky dogs who win your heart while destroying the carpet! "We're All Mad Here" is a wild, raucous, in-your-face testament to trying survive your own personal roller derby in spite of what life throws your way. Not for the readily offended; definitely for anyone with a healthy sense of humor!
Heidi Reed

I worked for Marie's mother for a while and Marie and I are close in age. Marie introduced me to sushi, and for that I am forever grateful. Reading this was a chance to catch up on Marie's life, and compare her version of her mom with mine. I was a beneficiary of her mom's tremendous kindness to anyone in need, and I admire Marie's skill in conveying this aspect of her mother's character, and the other, more difficult sides in a way that lets you see that great love can be both a blessing and a curse. Parts of the book are also laugh out loud funny, and there is always a place in my reading life for that.