About the author

Maria O'Reilly

My love for writing is a gift from my parents.&nbsp; I am the daughter of an Hungarian refugee mother, a published writer and poet herself.&nbsp; My father was a teacher and an avid reader of fantasy and science fiction who introduced me to the genre.&nbsp; It was impossible not to fall in love with the written word and the adventures you find between the covers of a well-written story or the verses of a beautiful poem.<br><br>I was the nerd who loved Shakespeare.&nbsp; The one who got in trouble for staying up too late reading, light in one hand, head propped up on my elbow, hiding under the blanket hoping I wouldn't get caught for sneaking in one more chapter.<br><br>While I do enjoy my small-town life currently, with my adventure seeking sidekick and motorcycle riding pup Louie, I was blessed with a youth full of travel and appreciation for other cultures before being gifted the joy of raising my incredible son Kyle.&nbsp; Motherhood is an adventure all on its own.<br><br>Writing is an expression of my appreciation for the magic that exists everywhere.&nbsp; I hope that anyone who reads my work laughs, cries, cheers and jeers.&nbsp; Most of all I hope they feel included and that they enjoy the journey.<br><br>Merry meet my friends!<br>