Magpie

Maggie is independent, confident and content—almost. Her moniker, “Magpie,” aptly describes her tendency to collect things; chiefly, haunting memories of her late husband and son, keeping friends, family and lovers at bay. Tired of wearing the label of “widow” and ravenous for physical connection, Maggie submits her online profile…and waits. But dating these days is very different and Maggie must learn to navigate online dating sites and modern “same-day” propositions. Soon, she meets Daniel online, but he lives in Atlanta and she, in Denver. Seductive “sexting” keeps the flame burning red-hot; steamy videos and erotic, late night calls add even more fuel to an already scorching fire. Amidst family crisis, a fulfilling career and inquisitive friends, the virtual lovers must determine if there is a chance for real love, not just technologically driven romps. Introspective, romantic and refreshingly “real life,” Magpie is deeply affecting; funny, inspiring and honest, this book captures what life is really like for a woman in transition.

Overly-seasoned business executive turned lightly salted consultant, M.A. Reyes is counting on her red-hot debut novel to ignite her writing career. Chasing her career in telecommunications for nearly a decade, followed by five years in the public sector directing large-scale government projects, Reyes finally hooked her personal passion for writing ... refusing to throw it back. On April 4, 2014, she began writing MAGPIE and did not stop until it was published on January 1, 2015. A Colorado native, Reyes moved to the southwestern mountains of North Carolina to continue her writing career. Tucked away in a 650 square foot cabin nestled in dense woods, she lives with her beloved Jack Russell Terrier, Rotor.