Maureen McCormick Toasts ‘Bergen Spring’ Debut

Maureen McCormick, best known for playing Marcia Brady on The Brady Bunch, turned to Instagram last week to cheer on her husband, Michael Cummings, as his debut novel, Bergen Spring, hit shelves. In a post featuring the novel’s serene cover art, she expressed pride with the simple caption: “I am so proud of you Michael❤️.”

Key Praise From Literature Stars

The post also spotlighted glowing blurbs from bestselling authors. Matt Goldman lauded Bergen Spring as “a beautifully written story about grief, love, guilt, and the artist’s journey as he explores his ancestral past in a search for personal identity.” Fellow author Sherry Robinson added that Erik Hellberg’s trek across Europe “affirms that we never truly travel alone,” praising the novel’s exploration of the human connections that give us “the courage to live, lose, and let go.”

About Michael Cummings

Originally from Minnesota, Michael Cummings now calls Los Angeles home. Before turning to fiction, he built a versatile career as an actor, writer, producer, and filmmaker. Bergen Spring marks his first foray into novel writing, weaving a coming-of-age tale set in the 1970s as Erik Hellberg follows in the footsteps of his ancestors across Scandinavia and Europe.

Launch Party Highlights

Ahead of publication, McCormick hosted a launch event for Bergen Spring, where Olympic gold medalist Gabrielle Douglas joined to celebrate the new author. In an Instagram shoutout, McCormick wrote, “Dearest Gabe, thank you for your beautiful, joyful presence. You made this day so special.” The star-studded gathering underscored the crossover appeal of Cummings’s literary debut.

Family Support

McCormick’s ongoing social media updates have mapped the novel’s rollout. On release day, she posted: “Today is the official release date of my husband’s debut novel, Bergen Spring. A coming-of-age story inspired by true events … Congratulations Michael!!!” The heartfelt note paired a snapshot of the book’s cover with hashtags like #novel and #michaelcummingsauthor.

Bergen Spring’s blend of introspection, Scandinavian landscapes, and 1970s nostalgia has already earned critical praise—and a standing ovation at home from McCormick herself. The novel is now available wherever books are sold.

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