Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Maggie Christensen Author ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Blog](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/blog/) - August 2013 I enjoy writing about mature women, so imagine my delight to find a reference to an emerging genre called Baby Boomer Lit on the blog of Mary Keeley from Books and Such Literary agency. I followed her link to Claude Nougat’s blog at http://claudenougat.blogspot.com.au/ and was delighted to find reference to over 70 - [Celebrating the release of Madeline House - Snapshots of Florence](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/myblog/celebrating-release-madeline-house-snapshots-florence/) - To celebrate the release of Madeline House, book 3 in my Oregon Coast Series, I thought I'd share with you some of the locations which my characters visit. These are places which my husband and I have visited many times over the years when visiting my mother-in-law who relocated to Florence in her eighties and is - [Cafe Cala welcomes Caroline James](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/cafe-cala-2/cafe-cala-welcomes-caroline/) - This morning I'm delighted to welcome Caroline James to Cafa Cala. Caroline is the author of five feel-good novels Caroline is offering a giveaway of her first novel Coffee Tea The Gypsy & Me which is the first novel featuring characters from all the books. To be in the draw, just comment below. The winner will be drawn - [Cafe Cala welcomes Claire Baldry](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/cafe-cala-2/cafe-cala-welcomes-claire-baldrey/) - This morning I'm delighted to welcome Claire Baldry to Cafe Cala. I first met Claire when she set up her facebook page and website Books for Older Readers, a wonderful initiative to collect those books which, as the name suggests, would appeal to older readers. You can access the Facebook page here and the website here. - [Cafe Cala welcomes Christine Webber](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/cafe-cala-2/cagfe-cala-welcomes-christine-webber/) - Welcome to Cafe Cala. This year I plan to interview authors who have chosen, like me, to write about older characters and I'm delighted to start the year by wecoming back Christine Webber who first appeared on my blog in 2016 with her first novel Who’d Have Thought It? Christine is offering a giveaway of - [Café Cala welcomes Rachel Amphlett](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/cafe-cala-2/cafe-cala-welcomes-rachel-amphlett-2/) - Hi Rachel, welcome back to Café Cala, It’s great to have you visit Café Cala again. I’ve loved all your books and Scared to Death was no exception. It's brilliant - what a great start to your new series. I couldn't put it down! I’ve been making a pumpkin roll filled with cream cheese - [Café Cala welcomes Debbie Terranova](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/cafe-cala-2/cafe-cala-welcomes-debbie-terranova/) - Hi Debbie, welcome to Café Cala, I’m delighted to have you visit Café Cala. I’ve just finished reading The Scarlet Key and loved it as much as I did Baby Farm. Loved meeting Seth again. I’ve been making savoury muffins this morning. Would you like tea or coffee with yours? Mmmm, the muffins smell - [Café Cala welcomes Belinda Pollard](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/cafe-cala-2/cafe-cala-welcomes-belinda-pollard/) - Hi Belinda, welcome to Café Cala, Thanks Maggie! Lovely to be here. I’m delighted to have you visit Café Cala. I’m intrigued that you’ve written two quite different books in the past two years. I’ve been making macadamia and chocolate cookies this morning. Would you like tea or coffee with yours? Tea please, with - [Café Cala welcomes Karen Turner](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/cafe-cala-2/karen-turner/) - Hi Karen, welcome to Café Cala, I’m delighted to have you visit Café Cala. I loved both Torn and Inviolate and am eagerly looking forward to the next one in the series. I’ve been making blueberry muffins this morning. Would you like tea or coffee with yours? I’ll have a coffee thanks … love - [Café Cala welcomes Kim Kelly](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/cafe-cala-2/cafe-cala-welcomes-kim-kelly/) - Hi Kim, welcome to Café Cala, I’m delighted to have you visit Café Cala. I’m looking forward to reading Jewel Sea. I’ve been making some strawberry and macadamia muffins this morning. Would you like tea or coffee with yours? Oh yum! Tea, please – coffee makes me crazy(er). 1 Where did - [Café Cala welcomes Rachael Johns](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/cafe-cala-2/cafe-cala-welcomes-rachael-johns/) - Hi Rachael, welcome to Café Cala, I’m delighted to have you visit Café Cala. I’m really looking forward to reading The Art of Keeping Secrets. I’ve been making chocolate brownies this morning. Would you like tea or coffee with yours? Hah – thanks for the offer and the brownies sound AMAZING, but unfortunately I’m not - [Café Cala welcomes Anne Moorehouse](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/cafe-cala-2/cafe-cala-welcomes-anne-moorehouse/) - Hi Anne, welcome to Café Cala, I’m delighted to have you visit Café Cala. I really enjoyed reading Searching for Family. I’ve been making some pecan cookies this morning. Would you like tea or coffee with yours? Thank you for inviting me Maggie, I’d love a cup of tea please with just a dash of - [Café Cala welcomes Christine Webber](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/cafe-cala-2/christine-webber/) - Hi Christine, welcome to Café Cala, I’m delighted to have you visit Café Cala. I loved reading Who’d Have Thought It? It’s so refreshing to find another author who writes about older women. I’ve been making cranberry and walnut muffins this morning. Would you like tea or coffee with yours? I’d love coffee, please - [Café Cala welcomes Amanda Prowse](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/cafe-cala-2/cafe-cala-welcomes-amanda-prowse/) - Hi Amanda, welcome to Café Cala, I’m delighted to have you visit Café Cala. I’ve recently discovered your books and love your writing. I’m looking forward to this next one. I’ve been making a raspberry and yoghurt loaf this morning. Would you like tea or coffee with yours? Coffee every time. Unbearably strong without milk. - [Café Cala welcomes Tess Woods](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/cafe-cala-2/cafe-cala-welcomes-tess-woods/) - Hi Tess, welcome to Café Cala, I’m delighted to have you visit Café Cala. I’m looking forward to reading Love at First Flight. I’ve been making chocolate brownies this morning. Would you like tea or coffee with yours? I’m a green tea addict thanks, Maggie, so I’d love a cuppa to go with your - [Café Cala welcomes Louise Guy](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/cafe-cala-2/cafe-cala-welcomes-louise-guy/) - Hi Louise, welcome to Café Cala, I’m delighted to have you visit Café Cala. You are making such a splash with your Crafters’ Club Series and I know my grandchildren love them. I’ve been making a raspberry and yoghurt loaf this morning. Would you like tea or coffee with yours? Hi Maggie, thanks so much - [Café Cala welcomes Liz Byrski](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/cafe-cala-2/cafe-cala-welcomes-liz-byrski/) - Hi Liz, welcome to Café Cala, I’m delighted to have you visit Café Cala. I have all of your books and love your writing. I’m looking forward to this next one. I’ve been making a banana and pecan loaf this morning. Would you like tea or coffee with yours? I'll have tea thanks Maggie. - [Café Cala welcomes Pamela Hart](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/cafe-cala-2/cafe-cala-welcomes-pamela-hart/) - Hi Pamela, welcome to Café Cala, I’m delighted to have you visit Café Cala. I’ve loved both The Soldier’s Wife and The War Bride. The latter kept me up late as I had to finish it. Loved the characters. I’ve been making savoury zuccini and feta muffins this morning. Would you like tea or - [Café Cala welcomes Tricia Stringer](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/cafe-cala-2/cafe-cala-welcomes-tricia-stringer/) - Hi Tricia, welcome to Café Cala, I’m delighted to have you visit Café Cala. I’m looking forward to reading Dust on the Horizon. I’ve been making raspberry and yoghurt muffins this morning. Would you like tea or coffee with yours? Maggie it’s great to be here and those muffins smell divine. I’d love a - [Café Cala welcomes Fiona McArthur](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/cafe-cala-2/cafe-cala-welcomes-fiona-mcarthur/) - Hi Fiona, welcome to Café Cala, I’m delighted to have you visit Café Cala. I’m really looking forward to reading Aussie Midwives. I’ve been making strawberry and pecan muffins this morning. Would you like tea or coffee with yours? Hi Maggie, it’s great to be here. Thanks so much for asking me. I’m an Earl - [Café Cala welcomes Kerrie Paterson](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/cafe-cala-2/cafe-cala-welcomes-kerrie-patterson/) - Hi Kerrie, welcome to Café Cala, I’m delighted to have you visit Café Cala. I’m really looking forward to reading Chasing Dreams. I’ve been making a banana and blueberry loaf this morning. Would you like tea or coffee with yours? Thanks for having me, Maggie! Banana and blueberry loaf sounds yummy. I’ll have a - [Café Cala welcomes Josephine Moon](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/cafe-cala-2/cafe-cala-welcomes-josephine-moon/) - Hi Josephine, welcome to Café Cala, I’m delighted to have you visit Café Cala. I’m really looking forward to reading The Beekeeper's Secret. I’ve been making chocolate brownies this morning. Would you like tea or coffee with yours? Why thank you so much for having me here. I'm a bit of a chai tragic. It’s - [Café Cala welcomes Jenn J McLeod](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/cafe-cala-2/cafe-cala-welcomes-jenn-j-mcleod-2/) - Hi Jenn, Welcome to Café Cala. It’s great to have you back to Café Cala. I love your writing. I can’t wait to read Season of Shadow and Light, and looking forward to your visit to chat with us at Noosaville Library in July. This morning I’ve been making some banana and walnut bread. I - [Café Cala welcomes Helen Ellis](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/cafe-cala-2/cafe-cala-welcomes-helen-ellis/) - Hi Helen, Welcome to Café Cala and an especial welcome for being my first visitor. In honour of The Chocolate Affair, I’ve made some yummy chocolate brownies. Would you like tea or coffee with them? Oooo, chocolate brownies? Yum. Thanks ever so for inviting me to Cafe Cala. I'd like a mugachino please - it's - [Café Cala welcomes Janice Gallen](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/cafe-cala-2/cafe-cala-welcomes-janice-gallen/) - Hi Janice. Welcome to Café Cala. I’ve been baking a cranberry and cocoanut loaf for us this morning. Would you like tea or coffee with a slice (or two)? Cappuccino skinny for me, thank you. Then I can feel better about eating some extra of your delicious food. 1 Where - [Café Cala welcomes Sinead Moriarty](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/cafe-cala-2/cafe-cala-welcomes-sinead-moriarty/) - Hi Sinead, welcome to Café Cala, I’m delighted to have you visit Café Cala. I really enjoyed The Way We Were and now I’m looking forward to reading your other novels. I’ve been making some apple and walnut muffins this morning. Would you like tea or coffee with yours? I’m delighted to be invited to - [Café Cala welcomes Sally Hepworth](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/cafe-cala-2/cafe-cala-welcomes-sally-hepworth/) - Hi Sally, welcome to Café Cala, I’m delighted to have you visit Café Cala. I really enjoyed The Things We Keep and now I’m looking forward to reading your first novel. I’ve been making a fig cake this morning. Would you like tea or coffee with yours? Thank you for having me. Fig - [Café Cala welcomes Brenda Cheers](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/cafe-cala-2/cafe-cala-welcomes-brenda-cheers/) - Hi Brenda, welcome to Café Cala, I’m delighted to have you visit Café Cala. I love your writing. I’ve been making a cranberry and coconut loaf this morning. Would you like tea or coffee with yours? Ooh, my favourite loaf--thank you so much. The view here is gorgeous. I’d love a green tea--sencha if you - [Café Cala welcomes Sara Foster](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/cafe-cala-2/cafe-cala-welcomes-sara-foster/) - Hi Sara, welcome to Café Cala, I’m delighted to have you visit Café Cala. I really enjoyed your books and am looking forward to this next one. I’ve been making a raspberry muffins this morning. Would you like tea or coffee with yours? Thank you for inviting me! Your raspberry muffins sound delicious. Can I - [Café Cala welcomes Sue Grafton](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/cafe-cala-2/cafe-cala-welcomes-sue-grafton/) - Hi Sue, welcome to Café Cala, I’m delighted to have you visit Café Cala. I’ve loved all of your books and have them on a special shelf with a space for the final three. I received my copy of X yesterday and can't put it down! I especially enjoy the setting as my husband spent his final - [Café Cala welcomes Annie Seaton](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/cafe-cala-2/cafe-cala-welcomes-annie-seaton/) - Hi Annie, Welcome to Café Cala. It’s great to have you visit Café Cala. I really enjoyed reading Kakadu Sunset. I’ve been making shortbread from my grandmother’s recipe this morning. Would you like tea or coffee with yours? Hi Maggie...lovely to be here with you. I would love a cup of Earl Grey in - [Café Cala welcomes Anna Campbell](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/cafe-cala-2/cafe-cala-welcomes-anna-campbell/) - Hi Anna, Welcome to Café Cala. Hi Maggie! It’s a pleasure to be here. Thanks for inviting me. It’s great to have you visit Café Cala with your Christmas novella. I’m intrigued that you chose to make your pirate a Scotsman. I’ve been making chocolate brownies this morning. Would you like tea or coffee with - [Café Cala welcomes Kylie Kaden](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/author-interviews/cafe-cala-welcomes-kylie-kaden/) - Hi Kylie, welcome to Café Cala, Lovely to be asked! I’m delighted to have you visit Café Cala. I really enjoyed both of your books. I’ve been making a banana and blueberry loaf this morning. Would you like tea or coffee with yours? Tea. Coffee. I’m not fussy what form my caffeine comes in. Thankyou! - [Café Cala welcomes Ann Cleeves](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/cafe-cala-2/cafe-cala-welcomes-ann-cleeves/) - Hi Ann, welcome to Café Cala, I’m delighted to have you visit Café Cala. I’ve loved all of your books and the TV series based on them. I’ve just finished The Moth Catcher and loved the build-up of tension towards the end. Love Vera! I’ve been making a raspberry and pear loaf this morning. Would - [Café Cala welcomes Susan Johnson](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/cafe-cala-2/cafe-cala-welcomes-susan-johnson/) - Hi Susan, welcome to Café Cala, I’m delighted to have you visit Café Cala. I Ioved The Landing – couldn’t put it down - and I’m now looking forward to reading your other books. Since Halloween is looming, I’ve been making some pumpkin pie this morning. Would you like tea or coffee with yours? - [Café Cala welcomes Barbara Delinsky](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/cafe-cala-2/cafe-cala-welcomes-barbara-delinsky/) - Hi Barbara, welcome to Café Cala, I’m thrilled to have you visit Café Cala. I’m a great admirer of your writing. I’ve Ioved all of your books and they have their own shelf on my bookcase. I think Blueprints is one of the best. I really related to Caroline. I’ve been making some chocolate brownies - [Café Cala welcomes Jane Davis](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/cafe-cala-2/cafe-cala-welcomes-jane-davis/) - Hi Jane, welcome to Café Cala, It’s great to have you visit Café Cala. I’m currently reading and loving An Unknown Woman. I’ve been making a raspberry and coconut loaf this morning. Would you like tea or coffee with yours? I’m a huge fan of coffee, but I’m worried about overpowering the cake – which - [Café Cala welcomes Prue Batten](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/cafe-cala-2/cafe-cala-welcomes-prue-batten/) - Hi Prue, Welcome to Café Cala. It’s great to have you visit Café Cala. As two Aussies who share the amazing editor, Johnny Hudspith, I thought it was time for us to get together. I’m intrigued by your historical novels, and I’m looking forward to reading Tobias. I’ve been making strawberry and almond muffins this - [Café Cala welcomes Felicity Young](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/author-interviews/cafe-cala-welcomes-felicity-young/) - Hi Felicity, welcome to Café Cala, It’s great to have you visit Café Cala. I’ve Ioved all of your books and am looking forward to reading The Insanlty of Murder which I’ve just downloaded. I can’t wait to meeting Dody McCleland again. She’s a fascinating character. I’ve been making an apple and cinnamon cake this - [Café Cala welcomes Elsa Holland](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/cafe-cala-2/cafe-cala-welcomes-elsa-holland/) - Hi Elsa, Welcome to Café Cala. It’s great to have you visit Café Cala. Congratulations on your debut novel. It looks beautiful, and I look forward to reading it. This morning I’ve been making some banana and blueberry bread. Would you like tea or coffee with that? Tea thanks Maggie, earl grey if - [Café Cala welcomes Lisa Chaplin](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/cafe-cala-2/cafe-cala-welcomes-lisa-chaplin/) - Hi Lisa, welcome to Café Cala, It’s great to have you visit Café Cala. I’m looking forward to reading The Tide Watchers. I’ve been making a moist mandarin cake from my home-grown mandarins this morning. Would you like tea or coffee with yours? The cake sounds wonderful! I was only drinking tea for ages, - [Café Cala welcomes Jane Green](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/cafe-cala-2/cafe-cala-welcomes-jane-green/) - I’m thrilled to welcome you to Café Cala. I love your books and am looking forward to reading Summer Secrets. I’ve been using some of my home-grown lemons to make a lemon loaf this morning. Would you like tea or coffee with yours? Tea please! 1 Where did you get the idea for Summer - [Café Cala welcomes Di Morrissey](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/cafe-cala-2/cafe-cala-welcomes-di-morrissey/) - Hi Di, welcome to Café Cala, I’m thrilled to have you visit Café Cala. I’m a great admirer of your writing. I’ve Ioved all of your books and they sit on the top shelf of my bookcase. I’ve been making some strawberry oat squares for us this morning. 1 Where did you - [Café Cala welcomes Helene Young](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/cafe-cala-2/cafe-cala-welcomes-helene-young-2/) - Hi Helene, Welcome to Café Cala. It’s great to have you back to Café Cala. I love your writing. I've just finished Northern Heat and it certainly lived up to my expectations! I'm looking forward to your visit to chat with us at Noosaville Library in July. This morning I’ve been making some cranberry and coconut - [Café Cala welcomes Suzanne Brandyn](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/cafe-cala-2/cafe-cala-welcomes-suzanne-brandyn/) - Hi Suzanne, welcome to Café Cala, Thank you. It's a pleasure to be here. It’s great to have you visit Café Cala. I’m looking forward to reading Outback Fever. I’ve been making some apple and cinnamon muffins this morning. Would you like tea or coffee with yours? Now that's made my mouth water. Um, Coffee - [Café Cala welcomes Kendall Talbot](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/cafe-cala-2/cafe-cala-welcomes-kendall-talbot/) - Hi Kendall, welcome to Café Cala. Thank you for having me Maggie, it’s so exciting to be talking about my new release, Treasured Secrets. It’s great to have you visit Café Cala. It was great to meet you on Lisa’s course. I’m really looking forward to reading Treasured Secrets. I’ve been making some blueberry muffins - [Café Cala welcomes Fiona McIntosh](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/cafe-cala-2/cafe-cala-welcomes-fiona-mcintosh/) - Hi Fiona, welcome to Café Cala, It’s great to have you visit Café Cala. I Iove your books and have just finished The Last Dance, which I thoroughly enjoyed. Love that period of history. Knowing your predilection for desserts, I’ve been making some of my favourite strawberry carob cheesecake this morning. Would you like tea or coffee - [Café Cala welcomes Joanne van Os](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/cafe-cala-2/cafe-cala-welcomes-joanne-van-os/) - Hi Joanne, welcome to Café Cala, I’m delighted to have you visit Café Cala. I’ve just finished reading Ronan’s Echo and loved it. I’ve been making a banana and pecan loaf this morning. Would you like tea or coffee with yours? Thank you Maggie. A cup of tea and banana and pecan loaf sounds lovely! - [Café Cala welcomes Erica James](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/cafe-cala-2/cafe-cala-welcomes-erica-james/) - Hi Erica, welcome to Café Cala, I’m thrilled to welcome you to Café Cala. I love all of your books and think The Dandelion Years is one of your best. I’ve been making some hot cross buns this morning. Would you like tea or coffee with yours? Tea please, with a tiny splash of - [Café Cala welcomes Louise Lyndon](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/cafe-cala-2/cafe-cala-welcomes-louise-lyndon/) - Hi Louise, welcome to Café Cala, It’s great to have you visit Café Cala. I’ve been making some strawberry and white chocolate muffins this morning. Would you like tea or coffee with yours? Thank you so much for having me. It’s great to be here. And I would love a tea, always tea. There is - [Café Cala welcomes Anna Jacobs](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/cafe-cala-2/cafe-cala-welcomes-anna-jacobs/) - Hi Anna, welcome to Café Cala, It’s great to have you visit Café Cala. I’m a great admirer of your writing. I’ve Ioved all of your books and found A Time to Remember fully met my expectations with a bevy of characters I came to love. It's a wonderful addition to my Anna Jacobs library. I’ve - [Café Cala welcomes Nicki Edwards](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/cafe-cala-2/cafe-cala-welcomes-nicki-edwards/) - Hi Nicki, welcome to Café Cala, It’s great to have you visit Café Cala. I’m looking forward to reading Intensive Care. I’ve been making my grandmother’s shortbread recipe this morning since it’s still pretty close to the New Year. Would you like tea or coffee with yours? Thanks for having me here Maggie. I love - [ Dreamcatcher](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/myblog/dreamcatcher/) - On a recent trip back from Sydney I was fortunate to find this delightful dreamcatcher. I have hanging it above my desk in celebration of my next book - the second in my Oregon Coast Series. The Dreamcatcher legend is an interesting one: It is believed to have originated with the Oneida Indians in the - [Café Cala welcomes Bronwyn Parry](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/cafe-cala-2/cafe-cala-welcomes-bronwyn-parry/) - Hi Bronwyn, welcome to Café Cala, It’s great to have you visit Café Cala. I’ve Ioved all of your books and am looking forward to reading Storm Clouds. It's sitting by my bed right now. I’ve been making an apple cake this morning from the recipe given to me by an old friend. It’s a - [Café Cala welcomes Nicole Alexander](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/cafe-cala-2/cafe-cala-welcomes-nicole-alexander/) - Hi Nicole, welcome to Café Cala, It’s great to have you visit Café Cala. I Iove your books and The Great Plains is no exception. I devoured it recently after having you speak at a venue on the Sunshine Coast. It was delightful to meet you there. I’ve been making some savoury goat’s cheese, sun-dried - [Café Cala welcomes Nancy Naigle](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/cafe-cala-2/cafe-cala-welcomes-nancy-naigle/) - Hi Nancy, welcome to Café Cala, It’s great to have you visit Café Cala. I’ve been making some pecan pie this morning. Would you like tea or coffee with yours? Thanks for having me. You know this southern gal loves some pecan pie! It’s one of my fav-fav-favorites. Why else would I name one - [Café Cala welcomes Rachel Bailey](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/cafe-cala-2/cafe-cala-welcomes-rachel-bailey/) - Hi Rachel, Welcome to Café Cala, It’s great to have you visit Café Cala. I’m looking forward to reading The Summer of Jake now that I’ve finally bought myself a kindle. I’ve been making some chocolate brownies this morning. I know how much you love chocolate! 1 Where did you get the idea for The - [Sand Dollars](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/myblog/sand-dollars/) - In The Sand Dollar, Jenny finds a childhood memento - a sand dollar - which precipitates her trip to Oregon. Several people have asked me what a sand dollar is. Hopefully this will help answer that question. Sand dollars are the skeletons from animals. They are part of the family which includes starfish, sea cucumbers, - [Café Cala welcomes Iris Blobel](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/cafe-cala-2/cafe-cala-welcomes-iris-blobell/) - Hi Iris, welcome back to Café Cala, It’s great to have you visit Café Cala again with your new series. What a fabulous cover! I’ve been making some raspberry and apple muffins this morning. Would you like tea or coffee with yours? Oh yum, that sounds delicious! May I have some Earl Grey with - [Café Cala welcomes Rachel Amphlett](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/cafe-cala-2/cafe-cala-welcomes-rachel-amphlett/) - Hi Rachel, welcome to Café Cala It’s great to have you visit Café Cala. I’ve been making some strawberry and white chocolate muffins this morning. Would you like tea or coffee with yours? I usually try to be good and drink green tea during the day but if we’re having muffins, then to heck with - [Café Cala welcomes Sandra Antonelli](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/cafe-cala-2/cafe-cala-welcomes-sandra-antonelli/) - Hi Sandra, welcome to Café Cala, It’s a pleasure to be here, Maggie. Thank you for having me. It’s great to have you visit Café Cala. I’m looking forward to reading Driving in Neutral now that I’ve finally bought myself a kindle. I’ve been making some special macadamia cookies this morning. I guess you’d like - [Café Cala welcomes Susanne Bellamy](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/cafe-cala-2/cafe-cala-welcomes-susanne-bellamy/) - Hi Susanne, Welcome to Café Cala, It’s great to have you visit Café Cala. I’m looking forward to reading Engaging The Enemy, now that I’ve finally bought myself a kindle. I’ve been making some savoury muffins this morning. Would you like tea or coffee with yours? Always tea in the morning! Do you have Earl - [With A Hip Hop Hippie To The Hip Hop](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/myblog/with-a-hip-hop-hippie-to-the-hip-hop/) - With A Hip Hop Hippie To The Hip Hop I've been tagged by a fellow Sunshine Coast writer, Cassandra L Shaw, in an Author Blog Hop. Follow Cassandra on Twitter at @CassandraLShaw, or visit her website at http://www.cassandralshaw.com/ So here are the questions Cassandra sent through to me and my answers: What are you working - [Café Cala welcomes Dawn Barker](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/cafe-cala-2/cafe-cala-welcomes-dawn-barker/) - < It’s great to have you visit Café Cala. I loved Fractured and Let Her Go. They were both to be books I couldn't put down. On this cool morning I’ve been making a pumpkin pie. Would you like tea or coffee with yours? Coffee, please! As a mum of three little girls I need - [October Long Weekend](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/myblog/october-long-weekend/) - Today as I enjoy a relaxing October long weekend Monday on the Sunshine Coast, I remember my fist October long weekend in Australia. It was 1970 and I’d only been in the country for a few weeks. I was living in Kirribilli with a girl I’d met in a migrant hostel. We were both teachers - [Travelling around Scotland](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/myblog/travelling-around-scotland/) - I’m reading Ian Rankin’s A Stranger in Another Man’s Grave, and Rebus’ journey up the A9 and across the north of Scotland took me back through the years. During the sixties, every school holidays, I and one or more of my friends would strap on our rucksacks (backpacks) and set off to hitchhike ‘up north’. - [Boomer Lit](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/myblog/sample-musings-category-post/) - I enjoy writing about mature women, so imagine my delight to find a reference to an emerging genre called Baby Boomer Lit on the blog of Mary Keeley from Books and Such Literary agency. I followed her link to Claude Nougat’s blog at http://claudenougat.blogspot.com.au/ and was delighted to find reference to over 70 million baby - [Café Cala welcomes Angela Lyon](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/cafe-cala-2/cafe-cala-welcomes-angela-lyon/) - Hi Angela, Welcome to Café Cala. I’ve been baking a banana and pecan loaf for us this morning. Would you like tea or coffee with a slice (or two) Tea Please. 1 Where did you get the idea for Secrets? From a short story I wrote years ago. Secrets dominated my writing life for two - [Café Cala welcomes Iris Blobel](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/cafe-cala-2/cafe-cala-welcomes-iris-blobel/) - Hi Iris. Welcome to Café Cala. Since you’ve spent time in my native Scotland I‘ve made some of my Grandmother’s shortbread recipe this morning. Would you like tea or coffee with that? Aww … a cup of Earl Grey would be lovely! 1 Where did you get the idea for New Beginnings? I took some - [Café Cala welcomes Alison Stuart](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/cafe-cala-2/cafe-cala-welcomes-alison-stuart/) - Hi Alison, Welcome to Café Cala. It’s great to have you visit Café Cala. I can’t wait to read Lord Somerton’s Heir. You write about a fascinating period of history. On this cool morning I’ve been trying out a new recipe for rhubarb, apple and raspberry pie. Would you like tea or coffee with yours? - [Café Cala welcomes Jenny Schwartz](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/cafe-cala-2/cafe-cala-welcomes-jenny-schwartz/) - Hi Jenny, Welcome to Café Cala. It’s great to have you visit Café Cala. I’m looking forward to reading Hero Duty. On this cool morning I’ve been making a moist mandarin and banana cake with walnuts. Would you like tea or coffee with yours? *snatches hand back from cake plate* A cup of tea would - [Café Cala welcomes Sandy Curtis](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/cafe-cala-2/cafe-cala-welcomes-sandy-curtis/) - Hi Sandy, Welcome to Café Cala. - [Café Cala welcomes Téa Cooper](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/cafe-cala-2/cafe-cala-welcomes-tea-cooper/) - Hi Téa, Welcome to Café Cala. Thank you – it’s wonderful to be here. Something smells delicious! It’s great to have you visit Café Cala. I can’t wait to read Lily’’s Leap. I love tales about Australia in colonial times. This morning I’ve been baking a cranberry and pecan loaf. Would you like tea or - [Café Cala welcomes Jan Ruth](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/cafe-cala-2/cafe-cala-welcomes-jan-ruth/) - Hi Jan, Welcome to Café Cala. I loved White Horizon and am looking forward to reading more of your books. I’ve been making some Welsh cakes in your honour this morning. Would you like tea or coffee with yours? Bore Da! (Good morning in Welsh) Thank you for having me and I’d love Welsh cakes - [Café Cala welcomes Lily Malone](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/cafe-cala-2/cafe-cala-welcomes-lily-malone/) - Hi Lily, Welcome to Café Cala. I’ve been making some raspberry and apple bread this morning. Would you like tea or coffee with yours? Coffee please! Latte, no sugar. Yum! 1 Where did you get the idea for Fairway to Heaven? Fairway started as a 3000-word entry to the 2013 Little Gems competition with Romance - [Café Cala welcomes Helene Young](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/cafe-cala-2/cafe-cala-welcomes-helene-young/) - Hi Helene, Welcome to Café Cala. It’s great to have you visit Café Cala. I’ve loved all your books including Safe Harbour. This morning I’ve been making some banana bread. Would you like tea or coffee with yours? Coffee would be fabulous, Maggie. I’m a ‘two cups in the morning’ kind of writer. 1 Where - [Café Cala welcomes Georgina Penney](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/cafe-cala-2/cafe-cala-welcomes-georgina-penney/) - Hi Georgina, Welcome to Café Cala. Hello! It’s so great to pop by. It’s great to have you visit Café Cala. I’ve been making banana and pecan bread this morning. Would you like tea or coffee with yours? I’d love a cup of tea please. I don’t function without it! 1 Where did you get - [Café Cala welcomes Cassandra L Shaw](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/cafe-cala-2/cafe-cala-welcomes-cassandra-l-shaw/) - Hi Casssandra, Welcome to Café Cala. It’s great to have you visit Café Cala. I’ve been looking forward to the publication of Grave Robber for Hire – and the rest of the series. I’ve been making some flourless chocolate cake this morning. Would you like tea or coffee with yours? Ooo yum, chocolate cake and - [Café Cala welcomes Jenn J McLeod](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/cafe-cala-2/cafe-cala-welcomes-jenn-j-mcleod/) - Hi Jenn, Welcome to Café Cala. It’s great to have you visit Café Cala. I loved House for All Seasons and can’t wait to read Simmering Season. This morning I’ve been making some chocolate and macadamia brownies. Would you like tea or coffee with yours? If, as Will says in Simmering Season, you - [Café Cala welcomes Nene Davies](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/cafe-cala-2/cafe-cala-welcomes-nene-davies/) - Hi Nene, Welcome to Café Cala. It’s great to have you visit Café Cala. I’m excited to see Distance in hard copy. I still haven’t got the hang of e books – on my list! This morning I’ve been making some Welsh cakes in your honour. Would you like tea or coffee with yours? Morning - [Café Cala welcomes Kirsty Wenn](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/cafe-cala-2/cafe-cala-welcomes-kirsty-wenn/) - Hi Kirsty, Welcome to Café Cala. Thank you so much for having me, Maggie! It’s great to have you visit Café Cala. I’ve been making some chocolate brownies this morning. Would you like tea or coffee with yours? Chocolate brownies - my favourite! I’ll take coffee with mine please. 1 Where did you get the - [Café Cala welcomes Linda Gillard](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/cafe-cala-2/cafe-cala-welcomes-linda-gillard/) - Hi Linda, Welcome to Café Cala. It’s great to have you visit Café Cala. I loved Stargazing and can’t wait to read Cauldstane. I’ve been making my granny’s shortbread recipe this morning. Would you like tea or coffee with yours? I'll have coffee with my shortbread please! 1 Where did you get the idea for - [Café Cala welcomes Dana Mitchell](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/cafe-cala-2/cafe-cala-welcomes-dana-mitchell/) - Hi Dana, Welcome to Café Cala. It’s great to have you visit Café Cala. I’ve been making cranberry and almond biscotti this morning. Would you like tea or coffee with yours?Hi Maggie, thanks so much for having me here. Mmmm, cranberry and almond biscotti, sounds divine! I’ll have mine with an Earl Grey tea please. - [Café Cala welcomes Margo Gibbs](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/cafe-cala-2/cafe-cala-welcomes-margo-gibbs/) - Hi Margo, Welcome to Café Cala. It’s great to have you visit Café Cala. I love what I’ve seen of your book and the fantastic illustrations and I’m intrigued that you co-author with your daughter, Emma. I’ve been making a raspberry and coconut loaf this morning. Would you like tea or coffee with yours? Yes, - [Café Cala welcomes T M Clark](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/cafe-cala-2/241-2/) - Hi Tina Marie, Welcome to Café Cala. Huge congratulations on your debut novel. I can’t wait to read it. I’ve been making an apple and spice cake for you this morning. Would you like tea or coffee with yours? I’d love a slice of apple and spice cake - yummy…. never can say no to - [Café Cala welcomes Antonia Marlowe](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/cafe-cala-2/234-2/) - Hi Toni (writing as Antonia Marlowe), Welcome to Café Cala. It’s great to have you visit Café Cala. I’ve loved the excerpts I’ve read of Strange Bodies and can’t wait to read the final copy. I’ve been making a special Figaro cake to have with sliced peaches this morning. Would you like tea or coffee - [Café Cala welcomes Greg Barron](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/cafe-cala-2/cafe-cala-welcomes-greg-barron/) - Hi Greg, It’s great to have you visit Café Cala. I loved both Rotten Gods and Savage Tide. I’ve been making some yummy chocolate brownies for you this morning. Would you like tea or coffee with yours? Coffee, please. The stronger the better. 1 Where did you get the idea for Savage Tide? I put - [Café Cala welcomes Sarah Belle](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/cafe-cala-2/cafe-cala-welcomes-sarah-belle/) - Hi Sarah, Welcome to Café Cala. Having grown up in the sixties, I love the idea that Juliette time travels back there. This morning I’ve baked up some special coconut and raspberry bread for us. Would you like tea or coffee with a slice (or two)? Tea please, Maggie. English Breakfast, tea bag left in. ## Pages - [Home](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/) - Coming in June New Release. Available in Kindle, paperback and KindleUnlimited Scottish collection Sydney collection Oregon Coast series Sunshine Coast books Standalone Privacy Policy - [Livres en français](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/livres-en-francais/) - [Pelican Crossing Series](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/pelican-crossing/) - Escape to the small coastal town of Pelican Crossing for stories of friends, family and happy endings, where love is in the air. Available in KindleUnlimited - [Safe Harbour in Pelican Crossing](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/safe-harbour-in-pelican-crossing/) - An emotional and uplifting story of friends, family and second chances After the death of her abusive husband, Erica Masters returns to Perth, eager for a fresh start and the birth of her granddaughter. But when she learns her husband has changed his Will in favour of their son, leaving her with nothing, she flees to seek - [Escape to Bellbird Bay](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/escape-to-bellbird-bay/) - When successful university lecturer Alison Wells’ life unexpectedly falls apart, she follows in her brother’s footsteps and escapes to the coastal town of Bellbird Bay on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. Neil Simpson loves teaching and his position as principal at a prestigious boys’ school in Brisbane. But when scandal rocks the school, and he learns his father’s health - [Finding Refuge in Bellbird Bay](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/finding-refuge-in-bellbird-bay/) - Thirty-five years ago, tragedy forced Bev Cooper to cut short her university studies and seek refuge in her hometown of Bellbird Bay. Today, as the owner of the thriving Pandanus Garden Centre and Café, Bev has moved beyond the past and is happy in her solitary existence. Following the tragic death of his son’s wife, Iain Grant takes early - [Happy Ever After in Bellbird Bay: An uplifting story of friends, family and second chances](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/happy-ever-after-in-bellbird-bay-an-uplifting-story-of-friends-family-and-second-chances/) - It’s been over twenty years since Cass Marshall’s relationship fell apart, and she returned home to Bellbird Bay. Now, although happy with the success of her beachwear business, Cass often longs for someone special to share her life. Nursing the wounds of a failed marriage, Mick Roberts has finally accepted his ex has moved on with her life. - [Finding Forever in Pelican Crossing: A heartwarming tale of second chances ](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/finding-forever-in-pelican-crossing-a-heartwarming-tale-of-second-chances/) - Coming August 6th When Paige Harper arrives in Pelican Crossing to visit her ailing grandmother, she plans a short trip—just enough time to make sure her grandmother recovers before heading back to her busy city life. But when her grandmother unexpectedly passes away, Paige is hesitant to leave the small coastal town, unable to shake the pull - [Charlie's Last Angel](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/charlies-last-angel/) - Coming June 9th In her early fifties, Harri Caldwell has always prided herself on being a strong, independent woman. Content with her single life, she loves her role as headmistress at the prestigious Lilian Cooper College for Young Ladies in Brisbane. High profile barrister Charles Kaye has lived a charmed city life. With an amicable divorce behind him and three grown - [A New Dawn in Pelican Crossing: A perfect romance to make your heart soar with hope and happiness](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/a-new-dawn-in-pelican-crossing-a-perfect-romance-to-make-your-heart-soar-with-hope-and-happiness/) - Divorce lawyer Gill Dickson thinks she has seen it all, until she finds herself in the midst of her own acrimonious divorce and estranged from her daughter. Her one certainty is that the last thing she wants in her life is another man. Pelican Crossing mayor Joe Harris has buried himself in his work after - [A Family for Christmas in Pelican Crossing: A heartwarming tale of family, friends and a very special Christmas](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/a-family-for-christmas-in-pelican-crossing-a-heartwarming-tale-of-family-friends-and-a-very-special-christmas/) - For Lou Chalmers, Books and Coffee in Pelican Crossing isn’t just a bookshop and café, it’s the realisation of a dream. But with her sixty-fifth birthday approaching, she’s beginning to feel the weight of time and harbours regrets over her estranged relationship with her sister. Facing yet another lonely Christmas, she wonders if it's time to try and - [Something in the Air in Pelican Crossing: A captivating and emotional story of second chances](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/something-in-the-air-in-pelican-crossing-a-captivating-and-emotional-story-of-second-chances/) - Rhana Black has always been content with her quiet life in the Pelican Crossing hinterland, where she spends her days breeding spaniels. Following a traumatic incident at her school formal and weighed down by her own insecurities about her appearance, Rhana has shied away from any romantic relationships. That is, until a chance encounter with a - [Rejoignez mon groupe de lecteurs](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/francais/) - Abonnez-vous à ma newsletter pour recevoir un LIVRE GRATUIT, des nouvelles de mes prochaines parutions et des offres spéciales ! Je ne vous enverrai jamais de spam et je ne partagerai jamais votre adresse e-mail.Vous pouvez vous désabonner à tout moment. 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But a shock awaits her, threatening to destroy her future and forcing her to make changes she’d never anticipated. - [Books](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/books-2/) - To find out more about each book, click on the image below - [Coming Home to Bellbird Bay](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/coming-home-to-bellbird-bay/) - When widow Grace Winter makes the decision to sell the family property in Granite Springs and move to the small coastal town of Bellbird Bay, her children are horrified. Doing her best to ignore their protests, Grace settles into the small-town community and starts creating a new life for herself. However, the surprise arrival of - [A Christmas Surprise in Pelican Crossing](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/a-christmas-surprise-in-pelican-crossing/) - A perfect festive holiday read to snuggle up with Christmas is coming to Pelican Crossing, bringing with it a host of surprises. Fifty-eight-year-old widow Rachel Mason thought she had her life all figured out – running her quaint Bed and Breakfast, spending time with her grandkids, and keeping her loyal West Highland Terrier by her side. But - [Books](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/books/) - To find out more about each book, click on the image below or use the drop-down menu under this page listing - [Secrets in Pelican Crossing: A heartwarming tale of family, friends, and second chances](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/secrets-in-pelican-crossing-a-heartwarming-tale-of-family-friends-and-second-chances/) - Divorced, frustrated by her daughter's matchmaking, and resigned to staying happily single, Liz Phillips thinks she has her life all figured out… until she meets Finn Hunter. Having moved to Pelican Crossing twelve months earlier to support his daughter after a family tragedy, Finn finds himself juggling family obligations and a demanding job as the - [The Restaurant in Pelican Crossing: A second chance romance to tug on your heartstrings](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/the-restaurant-in-pelican-crossing-a-second-chance-romance-to-tug-on-your-heartstrings/) - Poppy Taylor has always been content with her life in Pelican Crossing, but as she watches her youngest daughter get married, she can't help but feel that there’s something missing. Never would Poppy have predicted the dramatic transformation that occurs as she reunites with an old love and makes a choice that will reshape everything. Cam Mitchell has - [Join my Readers Group](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/subscribe/) - Join my readers group Subscribe to my newsletter for a FREE book, news of new releases, and special offers! I never spam and I'll never share your email address. 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Available in KindleUnlimited - [Scottish Collection](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/scottish-collection/) - Three women. Three generations. Three challenging love stories. Spanning the years from 1938 to the present day, this family saga follows three generations of women through heartache, hope, and the joy of second chances. Available in KindleUnlimited - [Sydney Collection](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/sydney-collection/) - Three Wives. Three families. Three troubled marriages. Romantic women's fiction which explores the challenges faced by three wives in their families and marriages, set on Sydney’s North Shore. Available in Kindle Unlimited - [Sunshine Coast Books](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/sunshine-coast-books/) - Heartwarming stories of second chances set on Queensland's Sunshine Coast Available in Kindle Unlimited - [Celebrations in Bellbird Bay: An uplifting, emotional and festive read](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/celebrations-in-bellbird-bay-an-uplifting-emotional-and-festive-read/) - Sandy Elliot is devastated when a fire destroys her new business and doesn’t know how she can go on. When she receives a call from her grandmother’s old friend seeking her help, a trip to Bellbird Bay seems like the answer to a prayer. Rob Andrews is proud of what he has achieved with Bay Bikes, the - [Contact](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/contact/) - You can contact me. - [About Maggie](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/about-maggie/) - Growing up in Scotland as an only child, I spent a lot of time alone, lost in books or playing with imaginary friends. Attracted by advertisements to ‘Come and Teach in the Sun', I emigrated to Australia in my mid-twenties to teach primary school in Sydney. I’ve also lived in country and coastal New South Wales - [About](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/about-2/) - Growing up in Scotland as an only child, I spent a lot of time alone, lost in books or playing with imaginary friends. Attracted by advertisements to ‘Come and Teach in the Sun', I emigrated to Australia in my mid-twenties to teach primary school in Sydney. I’ve also lived in country and coastal New South Wales - [Second Chances in Bellbird Bay: A Captivating story to tug on your heartstrings](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/second-chances-in-bellbird-bay-a-captivating-story-to-tug-on-your-heartstrings/) - . Available August 1st Following her divorce, Greta Roberts has found solace running Birds of a Feather, an upmarket boutique in the seaside town of Bellbird Bay. But when a ghost from her past reappears, Greta’s peaceful, single life is sent into a spin. Leo Carlson has built an empire of hotels and resorts but has never forgotten the - [Book series in order](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/book-series-in-order/) - Oregon Coast Series The Sand Dollar (2014) The Dreamcatcher (2015) Madeline House (2016) Sunshine Coast books A Brahminy Sunrise (2019) Champagne for Breakfast (2017) Sydney Collection Band of Gold (2014) Broken Threads (2015) Isobel’s Promise (2018) A Model Wife (2018) Scottish Collection The Good Sister (2017) Isobel’s Promise (2018) A Single Woman (2019) Granite Springs - [The Dreamcatcher](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/books/the-dreamcatcher/) - A tale of dreams, romance, and of doing the right thing, set on the beautiful Oregon coast. Ellen Williams, a Native American with a gift for foretelling the future, is at a loss to explain her terrifying nightmares and the portentous feeling of dread that seems to hang over her like a shroud. When - [Champagne for Breakfast](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/books/champagne-for-breakfast/) - Rosa Taylor is celebrating her fiftieth birthday with champagne. By the river. On her own. After finishing her six-year long affair with her boss, Rosa is desperate to avoid him in the workplace and determined to forge a new life for herself. Harry Kennedy has sailed away from a messy Sydney divorce and is resolute - [The Good Sister](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/books/the-good-sister/) - Two Isobels. A lifetime of regret. A love that spans the years In 1938, as the world hurtled towards war, twenty-year-old Isobel MacDonald fell madly in love. But fate and her own actions conspired to deny her the happiness she yearned for. Many years later, plagued with regrets and with a shrill voice from the - [Isobel's Promise](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/books/isobels-promise/) - Continuing Bel and Matts story from The Good Sister... A promise for the future. A threat from the past. Can Bel find happiness? Back in Sydney after her aunt’s death, sixty-five year-old Bel Davison is making plans to sell up her home and business and return to Scotland where she has promised to spend the - [Broken Threads](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/books/broken-threads/) - A story of loss, grief and the struggle to survive against adversity. Jan Turnbull’s life takes a sharp turn towards chaos the instant her eldest son, Simon takes a tumble in the surf and loses his life. Blame competes with grief and Jan’s husband turns against her. She finds herself ousted from the family - [A Model Wife](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/books/a-model-wife/) - … it’s never too late to make a fresh start. Former top model Celia Ramsay is determined to extricate herself from her bullying husband – a former football hero. Despite his despicable behaviour towards their daughters, Celia agrees to join her husband on the media campaign for his memoir in return for an advance - [A Brahminy Sunrise](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/a-brahminy-sunrise/) - Drawn together by fate, can this midlife couple find happiness? University lecturer Alex Carter is devastated when her partner ends their long-term relationship. Accepting a position at a university on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, she plans to spend time with her family, renovate her beach cottage and forget all about men. But, as she is making - [Madeline House](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/books/madeline-house/) - When Beth Carson flees her controlling husband, a Sydney surgeon, and travels to Florence, Oregon, she is unsure what her future holds. Although her only knowledge of Florence comes from a few postcards found in her late mother’s effects, she immediately feels at home there and begins to put down roots. But Beth’s past - [Christmas in Bellbird Bay](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/christmas-in-bellbrid-bay/) - Libby Walker never imagined she’d be moving into the dream house she and her husband had purchased for their retirement as a widow. Intent on making a new life for herself in the quiet coastal town of Bellbird Bay, Libby’s life is upended by an unexpected call from her daughter. Adam Holland’s unhappy childhood and - [Privacy Policy](https://maggiechristensenauthor.com/privacy-policy/) - Privacy Policy Privacy Policy maggiechristensen@maggiechristensenauthor.com This Website is managed and maintained by: Maggie Christensen Summary I take your online privacy seriously. 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