About Marcia

​​Marcia's eclectic career in music, film, and television has spanned several decades.  She began her career as a songwriter working with various writers and artists. Marcia signed with United Artists Music, and co-wrote "Once in a Lifetime," recorded by both Bonnie Raitt and Patty Loveless.   

After moving to Los Angeles, Marcia segued into television to run Steve Martin’s production company, 40 Share Productions, at Universal Studios. She later accepted the position of Vice President of Current Programming at Lorimar where she worked closely with writers and producers on many hit shows offering creative input on scripts, editing, and rough cuts.   

Wanting to focus on writing, Marcia left the entertainment industry and moved to Austin, Texas to pursue a Bachelor 's degree in English.  In Austin, she bought her first rescue horse.

In 2001, Marcia developed an idea for a niche dating site for horse lovers.  EquestrianSingles.com was an instant success. It was featured on The Today Show, CNBC, The Oprah Winfrey Show, and in the "Particular Hot Section" of Entrepreneur Magazine.  The site was sold to Farmers Only in 2016.  

Marcia also served as a political consultant working as a campaign manager and creative consultant on numerous state and local campaigns. In addition, she successfully spearheaded numerous causes.  Her Op Ed pieces, "Dangerous Trucks" and "Austin Needs a New Animal Shelter" were featured in the Austin American Statesman. They helped initiated important changes in both the county and city. 

In California, Marcia rallied longtime friend, Ed Begley, Jr., and together they convinced the San Bernardino Commissioners Court to save a parcel of national forest slated for development.  

Marcia's true passion is writing.  Her work has been featured in numerous publications and was recently added to the prestigious ​Wittliff Southwestern Writers Collection at Texas State University. She has authored several magazine cover stories, numerous memoir essays, and five feature length screenplays.​​ 

Currently, Marcia is working with Diane Warren, as Managing Director of the Diane Warren Foundation and Operations Manager at her rescue ranch in Malibu, California.