Books
Learn more about my writing, my book Here, Where Death Delights: A Literary Memoir, and forthcoming book Speak Her Name.
Here, Where Death Delights: A Literary Memoir
Released November 1, 2023 | ISBN: 979-8988205203
My new book Here, Where Death Delights: A Literary Memoir reveals the journey of my path into forensic pathology, and what working with the dead has taught me about life.
The stories in this book reflect a delicate balance between my personal life as a woman, wife and mother, and my professional life as a government worker and forensic pathologist—a balance between the living, and the dead.
Final Words Publishing
In 2023, I launched my independent publishing label Final Words Publishing, home to my authored works. The name comes from my former online publication ‘Final Words,’ host to a decade of numerous short stories. These stories went on to win several awards, and found their way into my first book Here, Where Death Delights. The label will also publish my forthcoming work Speak Her Name, expected in 2025.
Upcoming Events
Join Mary Jumbelic, M.D., former Chief Medical Examiner of Onondaga County, NY and author of book Here, Where Death Delights as she shares insights into her life and work. Plus, Mary will offer a question and answer period.
On July 19th at 6 p.m., join Mary Jumbelic at Doyle’s Books for one of her first books reading and signing events for her second book Speak Her Name, releasing this summer, 2025.
On July 26th from 12 p.m., join Mary Jumbelic at Barnes & Noble in Rochester, NY for a book signing and meet-the-author event featuring her second book Speak Her Name, releasing this summer 2025.
On July 26th from 1-3 p.m., join Mary Jumbelic at Rust Belt Books in Buffalo, NY for a book signing and meet-the-author event featuring her second book Speak Her Name, releasing this summer 2025.
On July 29th at 6 p.m., join Mary Jumbelic at Solvay Public Library for one of her first books reading and signing events for her second book Speak Her Name, releasing this summer, 2025.
On August 8th at 4:30 p.m., join Mary Jumbelic at Books End Bookshop for one of her first books reading and signing events for her second book Speak Her Name, releasing this summer, 2025.
Reviews
“In each case she describes, Jumbelic makes an intriguing or poignant observation…the author compares herself to Patricia Cornwell’s Kay Scarpetta, and the series’ fans will enjoy this memoir. But it is when Jumbelic intertwines her personal life with her professional one that her writing is most powerful. An intimate yet wide-ranging and absorbing look at a professional life devoted to death.”
— Kirkus Reviews
“Dr. Mary Jumbelic is not only one of the country’s top forensic pathologists, but in Here, Where Death Delights, she shows that she is a remarkable writer and a chronicler of her frequent confrontations with death and grief.”
— Dr. Michael Baden, Former Chief Medical Examiner of New York City and Author, American Autopsy
“Here, Where Death Delights is a lyrical narrative that goes beyond clinical cases, bringing compassion and grace to stories of disaster and trauma.”
— Georgia Popoff, Poet Laureate of Onondaga County, NY
Author & Writer
Press, features and awards for my writing, books, and personal stories.
Cayuga Community College welcomes Mary Jumbelic to its Auburn campus as its Visiting Writer, part of its 35-year Visiting Writer series.
The 2024 Winning Writers North Street Book Prize recognized Mary Jumbelic book “Here, Where Death Delights” as an honorable mention.
The 12th Annual Writer’s Digest Self-Published E-Book Awards recognized Mary Jumbelic book “Here, Where Death Delights” as an honorable mention.
The Shelf Unbound 2024 Best Indie Book awards recognized Mary Jumbelic book “Here, Where Death Delights” as a Notable Indie, printed in their Winter 2024 Issue.
The 2024 IAN Book of the Year Awards recognized Mary Jumbelic book “Here, Where Death Delights” as a finalist in categories Non-Fiction Biography/Autobiography.
Part of CNY Women’s Network, podcast Cultivate Cultivate CNY Episode #054 features Mary Jumbelic, M.D.
The 32nd Annual Writer’s Digest Self-Published Book Awards recognized Mary Jumbelic book “Here, Where Death Delights” for category Memoirs/Life Stories.
The 2024 CNY Book Awards recognized Mary Jumbelic book “Here, Where Death Delights” as a top-four finalist.
The Newshouse article “A Life With the Dead: Dr. Mary Jumbelic’s Forensic Pathology Story” features an interview with Mary Jumbelic, M.D.
The 2024 Reader's Favorite Book Reviews and Award Contest recognized Mary Jumbelic book “Here, Where Death Delights” as a Silver Medal winner.
CNY Magazine featured Mary Jumbelic for their “Last Word” segment for their final regular issue of print publication.
2024 CIPA EVVY™ Awards Book Competition awards Mary Jumbelic book “Here, Where Death Delights” the Gold award.
Author Tara Laskowski interviews Mary for online post “What Scares You, Mary Jumbelic?”
Killer Nashville recognizes Mary Jumbelic book “Here, Where Death Delights” for the 2024 Killer Nashville “Top Pick” in the Killer Nashville “Silver Falchion Awards.”
Hollywood Book Festival 2024 recognizes Mary Jumbelic book “Here, Where Death Delights” as a “Runner-up” for the “General Nonfiction” category.
Eagle News interview with Mary Jumbelic, M.D. on the publication of her recent book “Here, Where Death Delights”.
Rubery Books Awards has recognized Mary Jumbelic as Shortlisted in 2024 “The International Rubery Book Award” in the category of “Nonfiction Memoir” for her book “Here, Where Death Delights”.
National Indie Excellence Awards has recognized Mary Jumbelic as a Finalist in their 2024 “18th Annual Awards” in the category of “True Crime” for her book “Here, Where Death Delights”.
Book “Here, Where Death Delights” by Mary Jumbelic, M.D. was featured as part of a rotating billboard on the NASDAQ screen in Times Square, NYC USA.
WSYR-TV Bridge Street features Mary Jumbelic’s book release with insights into her personal history, leading her to become a Chief Medical Examiner.
The BookFest awarded First Place in their 2024 Spring “Book Awards” to Mary Jumbelic for her book “Here, Where Death Delights”.
The Independent Press Award recognized memoir “Here, Where Death Delights” by Mary Jumbelic a “Distinguished Favorite” in their 2024 Spring Book Awards.”
55 Plus CNY article features Mary Jumbelic’s book release with insights into her personal history, leading her to become a Chief Medical Examiner.
Wishing Shelf Awards awarded the Red Ribbon in their 2023 “Nonfiction” book awards to Mary Jumbelic for her book “Here, Where Death Delights.”
NPR WRVO 89.9 show The Campbell Conversations with Grant Reheer features Mary Jumbelic’s story, new book, and background leading to her role as Chief Medical Examiner.
Central Current article features Mary Jumbelic’s book release with insights into her story.
Syracuse.com article features Mary Jumbelic’s book release with insights into her story.
Eagle News article features Mary Jumbelic’s book release with insights into her story.
Nonfiction Authors Association awarded “Nonfiction Book Awards” the Silver Award in the “Biography & Memoir” category to Mary Jumbelic for her book “Here, Where Death Delights”.
Love Reading UK recognized Mary Jumbelic book “Here, Where Death Delights” as part of their list of “Indie Books We Love.”
