I can’t ever remember a time when I
didn’t want to write. Each time I entered our small town library or school
library, I’d breathed in the musky, smell and ink of books the way someone would
sniffed perfume. I loved that I could be “somewhere” else in a manner of
moments just from reading….so it was as natural as breathing for me to create stories. I wrote my 1st book The Silver Crown, in third grade when my sweet teacher saw me writing during my free time and supplied me with paper. Quickly, I wrote another story—Mystery at Nubbins Ridge in 5th grade, unpublished, of course! In 10th
grade biology class, as school as I finished my projects, I handed them to my girlfriend
to read for feedback.
I still have the first
story written in my longhand with a green construction paper for binding, and it
looks pitiful. Inspiration and encouragement came early on from my late brother
Gary. He nudged me in to the world of writing. Under the pen name of Jess
McCreede, Gary wrote seven novels. One of my greatest pleasures comes from
finishing a book. Another joy is receiving feedback from readers who share with
me how much they enjoyed my books, and their anticipation for the next one. My
readers are wonderful blessings to me, and hearing such sweet words from them
is what makes me strive to make each story better than the last.
Although I’m definitely a
Southern Belle, I loved reading Zane Grey novels, and found myself curious about
the state of Colorado and the West. When we were a young couple, my husband, three
month old baby girl and I, relocated to Colorado for a better job opportunity. It was my dream to live out West. That’s how I came to
be so fond of everything western! My books are definitely inspirational with a
faith theme woven into all of my stories through the characters as they face life's decisions.
If my stories have blessed
you or encourage you in your faith, please write to me or post a message on my
blog.
Happy Trails,
Maggie Brendan