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Maggie James

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Maggie James is a British author who lives near Newcastle-upon-Tyne. She writes psychological suspense novels.

Before turning her hand to writing, Maggie worked mainly as an accountant, with a diversion into practising as a nutritional therapist. Diet and health remain high on her list of interests, along with travel. Accountancy does not, but then it never did. The urge to pack a bag and go off travelling is always lurking in the background! When not writing, going to the gym, practising yoga or travelling, Maggie can be found seeking new four-legged friends to pet; animals are a lifelong love!

I'm back at my writing desk!

Unlocked Lies It’s been a while since I last published a new novel - December 2022, to be precise.

If you’ve been wondering whether I’ve disappeared, the answer is no. I’ve been working quietly behind the scenes. Over the past few months, I’ve taken the opportunity to step back and strengthen the foundations of my author business. Some of that work isn’t very glamorous, but it matters.

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“Sometimes the people who touch our lives the most are only passing through.”
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“What had he once heard, though? How the hard way always got easier and the easy way always got harder.”
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“Things were still difficult the first week; Daniel never behaved badly but he was still far too withdrawn for my liking. When he did speak, he fretted about the whereabouts of his mother and the nanny; I countered his evident distress by reassuring him I was his mummy now.”
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Richard Hicks Thank you very much Maggie for letting me know. Richard Hicks


message 16: by Maggie

Maggie James Lauren wrote: "Have you set yourself a reading challenge for this year? You seem to be going through books really quick."
Hi, Lauren! No, I've not set a reading challenge, I'm simply a very fast reader.


message 15: by Lauren

Lauren Eames Have you set yourself a reading challenge for this year? You seem to be going through books really quick.


message 14: by Maggie

Maggie James Jola wrote: "Thanks for the invite, lovely meeting you! :)"
You too, Jola - looking forward to discovering wonderful books together!


message 13: by Jola

Jola Thanks for the invite, lovely meeting you! :)


message 12: by Beth

Beth Hi Maggie,
Thanks for sending a friend request to this fellow Goodreads author!


message 11: by G.G.

G.G. Thanks for the friend invite!


message 10: by Harmony

Harmony Kent Hi Maggie
Thanks for the friend invite.
All the best for 2014 and beyond :)
Cheers
Harmony :)


message 9: by C.J.

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Hello Maggie,

It's a pleasure having you for a friend here at Goodreads. I look forward to learning about your books!

Thank you so much and best wishes to you.

My warmest regards and respect,
CJ

Anatomy of a Poet by C.J. Heck
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Bits and Pieces Short Stories from a Writer's Soul by C.J. Heck
Bits and Pieces: Short Stories from a Writer's Soul
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message 8: by Uzuri

Uzuri Wilkerson Thanks for the add!


message 7: by Beth

Beth hi Maggie thank you for adding me <3


Robert Thanks for the friend request, Maggie.


Annalise Grey Hey Maggie! Nice to meet you and thanks for the FR!


Katelyn Shaver Thank you for the befriend. :)


message 3: by Midu

Midu Hadi Thanks for the invite!


message 2: by Lilee

Lilee White Thank you for the Friendvite XD


Carolyn F. Thanks for the friend invite Maggie!


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