Maureen McMahon was born and raised in Michigan, but now lives in coastal Victoria, Australia. Likened in style to Mary Stewart and Barbara Michaels, she has published several novels, anthologies and short fiction pieces. A graduate of Western Michigan University, and honored as one of eleven noteworthy alumni, she has worked as a freelance journalist and as a staff writer for various magazines. She has taught creative writing locally in both the U.S. and Australia, and has taught online via her website as well as Writer's Digest's online school. Maureen finds inspiration and support from her husband, two children, her cats and Labradors. "I enjoy writing mystery that incorporates romance and a hint of paranormal."