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M.A. Prins

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My full name reads an alphabet of letters. Magdalena Annegie VandenBerg.
Writing under Mum's maiden name of Prins shortens everything to an easy M.A. Prins.
Growing up in a Dutch immigrant family in small town New Zealand, stories of back home peppered my curiosity for a world beyond our sheep lined shores.
Leaving behind a career in advertising and marketing. I packed a suitcase (only one) and left home for Sydney. While working for an advertising agency in the heart of the city, a friend suggested applying for a Flight Attendant position with Qantas.
Despite a nervous tick twitching my left leg during the final interview I got the job. Getting paid to fly around the world was the stuff of dreams. My flying career included a stint of living l
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M.A. Prins I go for a run and listen to music. Often the lyrics of a song will prompt a thought process. Sometimes the boredom of churning out mile after mile pr…moreI go for a run and listen to music. Often the lyrics of a song will prompt a thought process. Sometimes the boredom of churning out mile after mile prompts interesting dialogue inside my head.(less)
M.A. Prins Purpose. Challenge. And love. Finding your purpose in writing is intoxicating, having the courage to show up everyday and write is at times a challeng…morePurpose. Challenge. And love. Finding your purpose in writing is intoxicating, having the courage to show up everyday and write is at times a challenge. But the process of writing from the free flow of the first draft, to agonizing over the woefulness of the first draft, to nit-picking over one word, to the absolute fear of knowing readers will....well, read your book. The best thing about being a writer is getting into character and writing.(less)
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Love Never Forgets

Destiny: Book One (Leo and Lillian 1) Destiny: Book One by Adela R.N

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If you’re a fan of Adele R.N. you’ll enjoy Destiny, a story of love and its uncanny knack to remember those destined to be.
Wealthy and privileged, Leo the heir apparent to his late father’s business empire works all hours and cares for his adorably feisty mother suffering from the perils of old age.
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