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Magdalene Breaux (Maggie) is a native of New Orleans and graduate of the University of New Orleans. Maggie developed an inkling for writing at the ripe old age of 10. At that time, she and two childhood friends were inspired by short works of fiction published in Essence Magazine. As a result of their fascination, they decided to pen stories of their very own.
Even as a child, the universe and its wonders intrigued Maggie. While her friends played with dolls and marbles, Maggie read books on mythology, astronomy, dinosaurs and other curiosities of nature. Maggie's mother encouraged her to exercise her mind and think in terms of unlimited possibilities.
In 1998, Maggie decided too many novels were “bottled up” inside her and the burning flame could no longer be squelched. As a native of New Orleans, she was surrounded by tales of mysticism – ingredients for fiction at its best.
Living in Atlanta and traveling to other cities gave Maggie an appreciation for the hypnotizing force Louisiana and its unique heritage has on others. Determined to turn up the heat, Maggie wrote her debut novel – The Family Curse – utilizing abundant New Orleans rumors with the rich New Orleans culture as a backdrop. Literary pursuits were put on the back burner in the ’80s when Maggie pursued a graduate degree and corporate life. She revisited her love of the written word in 1990 when she became a technical writer, producing such exciting reading material as computer manuals and user guides for telephones and microwaves. Though she made a viable living as a writer, the creative force deep within her yearned to be freed.
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