pursuing that passion ever since. I graduated from Niles High in 1970 (goVikings!) and went on to study for teaching certification at Western Michigan University (go Broncos!). I graduated from WMU in 1973 with an English Major/Creative Writing Emphasis and an Elementary Education minor. I am currently certified in both Australia and the U.S. to teach primary school, all subjects, and secondary/tertiary English.
Hello! My name is Maureen McMahon. For those of you who don't know me, here's the lowdown:
I was born in 1952 in Niles, Michigan. I discovered
early in my youth a passion for writing and have been
In search of my roots, I came to Australia in 1981 where I met and married my adorable husband, Peter, who is the love of my life and a wonderful supporter of my work.
We have two grown children, James and KatyAnne, who make me very proud with their many successes and achievements.
As to my writing credentials, I have published articles, short stories and/or poetry in such publications as Signature, Australian Runner, Australian Woman's Day, The Network, Futures and five anthologies.
My novel, Return of the Gulls is the first full-length novel in a trilogy that stars Stacey Christian and Peter Mansfield as paranormal sleuths. It is in its third printing. A ghostly mystery set in an old Irish castle, it's available from most online stores in electronic format. For an excerpt, click here. You can purchase an ebook, or paperback copy at your favorite online retailer by clicking here. Or a hardcover copy here.
The second in the trilogy to Return of the Gulls, Ghosts of Auld Lang Syne, is available here. Peter Mansfield and Stacey Christian face another mystery at the secluded New England house belonging to a friend. Investigation into the ghost who haunts the house uncovers much more than anyone could have expected.
The third in the trilogy to Return of the Gulls, 'Neath Hallowed Halls and Ivied Walls is available here. This nail-biter finds Stacey and Peter embroiled in a mystery set at their alma mater, Harvard. Paranormal encounters and deadly danger meet them as they investigate the death of their favorite history professor.
My novel, Shadows In The Mist, is in its sixth release. A romantic mystery/suspense set in Ludington, MIchigan, Shadows in the Mist is available in ebook, paperback and hardcover (hardcover at Amazon.) You can check it out or purchase it here.
My anthology of short fiction Searching for Pearls will be released soon. Stay tuned.
I worked as a staff writer for Australian Runner for three years, have taught creative writing to children and adults at various schools and educational centers in Australia and in the U.S. and was an instructor for Writer's Online Workshops, the online school for Writer's Digest Magazine.
In 2001 I was honored by Western Michigan University as one of eleven Notable Alumni for my writing achievements and featured in the WMU Foundation Calendar.
When not writing or teaching, I distribute my time between my husband, my two grown children and seven grandchildren, my labrador breeding business, Jamareine Labradors, and a too often neglected paddock of proteas. For relaxation I enjoy fishing, reading, crosswords with my husband, travel, piano, guitar, crochet and swimming.
Check out what's happening in the world of creative writing at my News and Events page, or read some articles and see what published authors have to say on my Support and Inspiration page.
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