I was raised in small towns in Oregon, Washington, and Montana, and I am still a small town person at heart. After my husband of 43 years got out of the USMC, we settled in western Oregon. We have two grown children, and two wonderful granddaughters. Being part of this family is very important to us.
Recently I began listening to audio books on Audible, and found that this way I can "read" many more wonderful books than any other way, so I will be reviewing more audio books than anything else.
I've written Myth Agent because I always wanted to try to create a time travel novel. Now that's out, and I am working on the next book in the series!
I was raised in small towns in Oregon, Washington, and Montana, and I am still a small town person at heart. After my husband of 43 years got out of the USMC, we settled in western Oregon. We have two grown children, and two wonderful granddaughters. Being part of this family is very important to us.
Recently I began listening to audio books on Audible, and found that this way I can "read" many more wonderful books than any other way, so I will be reviewing more audio books than anything else.
I've written Myth Agent because I always wanted to try to create a time travel novel. Now that's out, and I am working on the next book in the series!
L.A. MacFaddenI'm working on finishing The Mysterious Island by Jules Verne, and I'm anxious for another T.E. Kinsey mystery or women's fiction by Liane Moriarty. …moreI'm working on finishing The Mysterious Island by Jules Verne, and I'm anxious for another T.E. Kinsey mystery or women's fiction by Liane Moriarty. (less)
L.A. MacFaddenIf I really get stuck on a paragraph or some aspect of the book I'm involved in, I will present the situation in the book to a few people who care abo…moreIf I really get stuck on a paragraph or some aspect of the book I'm involved in, I will present the situation in the book to a few people who care about what I'm trying to accomplish. Their earnest answers will usually help get the creative stream flowing again. (less)
I was especially excited and pleased on October 4th to hear that Myth Agent had received a Literary Titan Book Award! That makes all the years of writing worth it, I think! It certainly encourages me to keep doing my best, anyway.
In other news...autumn is definitely here in northwestern Oregon. The Columbia River Gorge is incredibly beautiful and I know I'm lucky to live here (although I question
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