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Maggie James
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Too many to mention! Everything I read, whether good or bad, influence
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Why Less is More in a Thriller
I’ve always believed that, in many areas of life, less is more. For example, I loathe clutter, and my house reflects that. My pet peeve? When someone talks too much (often mostly about themself!)It’s often what’s not said that carries the most weight.
I’ve been reminded of that again recently — both in my writing and, oddly enough, in my garden. I’ve just bought some secateurs to tackle the over Read more of this blog post »
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His Kidnapper's Shoes
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After She's Gone
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Blackwater Lake
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2015
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Guilty Innocence
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2013
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Sister Psychopath
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2013
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The Second Captive
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2014
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Deception Wears Many Faces
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2018
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She'll Never Tell
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2021
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Silent Winter
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2019
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Heart of Bone
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2022
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“Sometimes the people who touch our lives the most are only passing through.”
― His Kidnapper's Shoes
― His Kidnapper's Shoes
“What had he once heard, though? How the hard way always got easier and the easy way always got harder.”
― His Kidnapper's Shoes
― His Kidnapper's Shoes
“Things were still difficult the first week; Daniel never behaved badly but he was still far too withdrawn for my liking.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.”
― His Kidnapper's Shoes
― His Kidnapper's Shoes
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Mar 03, 2014 06:12AM
Thank you very much Maggie for letting me know. Richard Hicks
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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.
Have you set yourself a reading challenge for this year? You seem to be going through books really quick.
Jola wrote: "Thanks for the invite, lovely meeting you! :)"You too, Jola - looking forward to discovering wonderful books together!
Hi Maggie,Thanks for sending a friend request to this fellow Goodreads author!
Hi MaggieThanks for the friend invite.
All the best for 2014 and beyond :)
Cheers
Harmony :)
C.J. Heck
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
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Hey Maggie! Nice to meet you and thanks for the FR!
