Dane McCaslin
When my friends were reading the Nancy Drew books, I was already hooked on the Grand Dame of Mysteries! Agatha Christie's books enthralled me, and following Hercule Poirot or Jane Marple as they solved mystery after mystery was my cup of tea.
It's no wonder that I write cozy mysteries myself now, and being retired from a two decades plus career as a high school and junior college English teacher gives me time to create more murder and mayhem...on paper, of course.
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Margaret lives in Phoenix, Arizona with her wonderful husband Duane and numerous adopted stray dogs. She enjoys cooking, bird watching, and traveling to places that feature beautiful scenery, art, and wine. Visit her at ht