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I'm M T McGuire. I grew up on a windy down but now I live in Bury St Edmunds, in Suffolk with my partner, our son and a large hairy cat. (You thought I was going to say 'pussy' didn't you?).

I check all unfamiliar wardrobes for a gateway to Narnia but am disappointed to report that I haven't found one yet. When I do, you'll be the first to know.

If you like car chases, humour, quirky characters, a hint of romance and a nice simple battle between good and evil you may enjoy my award winning debut novel, Few Are Chosen, K'Barthan Trilogy: Part 1. It's a fantasy cops and robbers - and quite a few other things - story. Actually, you might even like the second one, The Wrong Stuff, K'Barthan Trilogy: Part 2.

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McMini enters the kitchen, crawling on all fours so he can wheel Action Man Motorbike - on said motorbike - up to my feet, where I'm standing at the counter chopping up things and announces.

"Action man is desperate for a pooh."
"Ah. Right," I say. "He'd better go have one then don't you think?"
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Published on May 21, 2012 14:00 • 5 views • Tags: author, kids, light-fluff, writer-mum
Average rating: 4.10 · 30 ratings · 19 reviews · 7 distinct works
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M.T. McGuire Joann wrote: "Thanks for the add M! Look forward to seeing your reviews and checking out your books. Have a great rest of your week :)"

A pleasure and same to you too.

Cheers

MTM


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Joann Thanks for the add M! Look forward to seeing your reviews and checking out your books. Have a great rest of your week :)


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