Although this is Maggie’s debut novel, I can honestly say she is a very talented writer who deserves all the recognition that will come her way with this series.

And for all you lovers of good books out there, just what can you expect from Dark Legacy? Well, read on people …

Doctor Andre Delecroix possess a dark secret – one he cannot share with anyone, not even his closest friend, Detective Reece Daniels. This sinister secret has finally come back to haunt him – in a very physical presence, and both men are about to be drawn into a malicious game – a game that will end in death…

Andre has been plagued by nightmares of blood and murder for the past six months. For years he has controlled his impulses and contained his dark urge, but has it finally broken free? Are the nightmares glimpses of the horrors he has committed or is something far more menacing drawing him into its evil grasp?

Detective Reece Daniels is investigating a series of teen murders. The killer is adept at what he does, leaving no DNA and no clues. But there is a common link to the deaths, one that Reece is yet to discover. When he finally starts to piece the puzzle together, will he believe what logic tells him not to? And will he discover the truth about Andre?

Dark Legacy is a well crafted novel with amazing imagery and realistic characters that I can’t recommend enough. This is urban fantasy and crime at its finest and I, for one, can’t wait for the sequel! Treat yourself this festive season and buy this book for a guaranteed good read. I promise you won’t regret it.

Paperbacks are now available through Amazon at:http://www.amazon.com/Dark-Legacy-M-Anderson/dp/1467930288/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1323554008&sr=1-1 with the Kindle edition coming very soon!

Make sure to visit Maggie’s website at: http://www.m-anderson.com.au/ and/or like her author page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/M-A-Anderson/100371266738139

Happy reading everyone! xx

Reality keeps getting in the way of all the good stuff – or maybe it’s the stuff I’m supposed to be enjoying as ‘part of the journey’ on my way to some unknown destination. Well, if that’s the case and I’m to be truthful, then I guess I’m enjoying it. It’s definitely entertaining, if nothing else.

So, in between extended stints of reality (and amusing situations which you will one day read a fictionalised version of) I’ve been: plotting out two new novels, tweaking old manuscripts, receiving outstanding feedback on my picture book submission in the CYA competition and desperately trying to finish my Diploma. FYI: I’ve only got 4 more assignments to go!

And as for reality – and the fun that comes with navigating sticky situations and quirky experiences that come with being re-singled, or maybe that’s recycled?, at my age (cue SATC de ja vu anyone?) – well, that’s coming along quite nicely too. I have no doubt you’ll read all about it one day …  And one thing’s a definite, there’ll certainly be lots to say!

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Today I review his new novel, Ishmael and the Hoops of Steel which is the finale to the three part Ishamel series. Drop by WLYA and have a look.

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Penny is a wildlife officer, a trained early childhood teacher and a mother of three beautiful girls. She is passionate about wildlife and education and is, in my humble opinion, the best person to ask for any information on wildlife. Her website promises to be lots of  fun for kids and adults alike.

For a new take on wildlife education pop by and visit www.wildlifefun4kids.com :)

And with flash, I can write a short and quirky story in an hour, or so, and there’s no pressure because I’m not doing anything with them – yet. I’m just writing for the sheer joy of it and the challenge.

This is why I’m such a strong advocate for writer’s groups, they keep you motivated! Every meeting, we’re given a topic (sometimes its generic for the group, other times it’s chosen for us) and we have to write a flash piece based on that. Of course; we’re allowed to choose the viewpoint, the genre, and develop the character however we like but it’s always a challenge – to create something from nothing. But I love it and relish each and every flash piece I get to write. Even if all my writing, including the serious stuff, turns out to be funny – especially when I don’t mean it to. It’s so therapeutic to just ‘dump’ all my feelings and emotions onto paper and not have to spend hours rearranging the plot to fit them all in somehow.

And the weirdest part about this whole flash experiment? I’ve never been a short story person, so this is all new and exciting for me. Now, if I could just find some flash competitions that fit my stories, I’ll be set!

Happy writing everyone! I’m off to think up some topics for a new flash piece.

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