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Maria McKenzie

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I was a librarian for several years, and librarian, of course, equals book lover! I enjoy curling up with a good book when not writing, or daydreaming about a new novel to write. I'm a sucker for a good love story, and live on a steady reading diet of romantic suspense, thrillers, historical fiction and non-fiction, and biographies.

I've always been a daydreamer, but didn't enjoy reading until I discovered Nancy Drew at age 10. As for writing, I never thought I'd actually pen a novel. I'm not a talker, so how could I ever fill up a book? As a quiet person, I internalize a lot. And later in life I discovered that internalizing can create some wonderful stories!

Being in an interracial marriage (I'm black and my husband's white), I enjoy explo
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Maria McKenzie In addition to creating stories, wearing comfortable clothes, not worrying about bad hair days, and having a flexible schedule.
Maria McKenzie A lot of prayer helps here! Also, reading, watching movies and early morning thinking help me overcome writer's block.…moreA lot of prayer helps here! Also, reading, watching movies and early morning thinking help me overcome writer's block.(less)
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Twist Endings: Can You Figure Them Out?

Do you enjoy suspense, mysteries and thrillers? If so, please check out my two newest releases, Cad to Cadaver and Growler to Grave. Now, on to today's subject matter. Do you enjoy twist endings? I love them because they always come as a complete surprise to me!

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“A plantation, Daniel imagined, was like a fetid French whore.  Pleasing to the eye, but hiding the stench of disease beneath fine silk skirts.”
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“When she’d first arrived, Kitty heard an older nurse grumble that she was sick of seeing so many unmarried girls do all their thinking between their legs.”
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