Author biography, books, photography, and media resources.
Media Kit
A collection of press materials, books, music, biographies, and media resources exploring the contemplative and healing work of Marie-Dominique Rail.
Marie-Dominique Rail
Marie-Dominique Rail (MariDo) is an author, spiritual companion, Reiki Master, and contemplative pianist and composer whose work explores healing, grief, resilience, inner transformation, and life’s visible and invisible passages. Originally trained in French culinary arts, she spent more than twenty-five years in the culinary world and founded MChef, which she led from 2003 to 2022. Over time, her path expanded into contemplative writing, healing arts, music, and spiritual accompaniment. Through her books, reflective writings, music, and presence-centered approach, Marie-Dominique creates spaces for contemplation, inner listening, emotional healing, and a gentle return to oneself. Her body of work includes books devoted to grief, healing, recovery, spirituality, and inner reconstruction, alongside nine albums of contemplative piano music released as MariDo. Across these different forms, a common thread remains accompanying the human experience through seasons of change, uncertainty, loss, reconstruction, and renewed meaning. Rather than offering fixed answers, her work invites readers and listeners into a quieter encounter with their own experience — making room for presence, reflection, hope, and the mystery of what continues to unfold within us.
Books
Marie-Dominique Rail is the author of contemplative and healing-centered works exploring grief, resilience, spiritual reflection, recovery, inner reconstruction, and the passages that shape a human life.
Semper Fidelis | Always Faithful
A companion for courage, inner fidelity, and hope.
Beyond the Veil | Living the Presence of the Invisible and the Continuity of Love
A companion for grief, enduring love, and the mystery of continuing connection.
Beyond Recovery | A Companion for Healing, Integration, and Inner Reconstruction
A companion for the often-unspoken journey that begins after survival.
Journey to Wholeness | A 52-Week Companion for Healing, Presence, and Inner Transformation
A year-long contemplative journey toward greater presence, compassion, and inner wholeness.
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Music | MariDo
Alongside her writing, Marie-Dominique composes and records contemplative piano music under the name MariDo.
Across nine albums, her music offers a wordless extension of the contemplative space found in her writing — music for stillness, reflection, prayer, rest, and the quieter passages of life.
Her compositions are available internationally through major music platforms.
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Press Releases
Books
Semper Fidelis | Always Faithful
Book Release
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Beyond the Veil | Living the Presence of the Invisible and the Continuity of Love
Book Release
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Music
Beatitudo Hymn
MariDo Piano Album Release
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Selected Conversation Themes
Marie-Dominique is available for thoughtful conversations related to the themes at the heart of her work, including:
Healing and the inner life after illness or profound change
Grief, enduring love, and continuing bonds
Life after survival and the quiet work of reconstruction
Spirituality, prayer, presence, and inner listening
Writing from lived experience
The relationship between music, silence, and contemplation
Resilience without denying vulnerability
Accompanying life’s transitions without reducing them to simple answers
Media & Interview Inquiries
Marie-Dominique Rail is available for selected interviews, conversations, speaking engagements, and collaborations connected with her books, music, and contemplative work.
Opportunities may include podcasts, radio and television conversations, print and online media, book clubs and literary events, wellness and healthcare communities, hospice and grief-support organizations, and contemplative or spiritual gatherings.
For interview requests, podcast appearances, speaking invitations, media materials, or collaboration inquiries:
Official Links
MarieRail.com — Official Website
Amazon — Author Page & Books
YouTube — MariDo Piano & Narrations
Spotify — MariDo
Apple Music — MariDo
Amazon Music — MariDo
LinkedIn — Marie-Dominique Rail
Books, music, and contemplative work created in the service of presence, healing, and the human journey.