Cyndi Macmillan Biography

Cyndi MacMillan lives in a small town in Ontario that is home to North America’s largest working waterwheel. Her writing has appeared in notable Canadian literary journals and local newspapers. 

A Cruel Light is her debut gothic mystery (4/4/2023). She has been a Jill-of-all-trades, but for as long as she can remember, she has dreamt of being a novelist.  Hard work and the wonderful team at Crooked Lane Books have made that dream a reality.  Please note that her husband and daughter kindly keep her coffee mug filled when she is wrestling with a suspenseful chapter.   During a pandemic lockdown, the family adopted a rescue cat who chirps. 

When not writing, Cyndi enjoys reading Gothics, scrapbooking, and losing horribly at board games.  Works-in-progress include the second (and third) Annora Garde Mystery, a Canadian noir series, and a standalone horror mystery, so more often than not, Cyndi is writing.  She is a member of Crime Writers of Canada.

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A WRITER'S DREAM COME TRUE

Blog Posted by Cyndi Macmillan: 7/19/2022 7:17:00 AM

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Mcintosh Avatar
July 24, 2022 at 6:07 PM
Wow. So wonderful - Congratulations. God bless you. Love, Gina
La France Avatar
July 23, 2022 at 7:24 AM
Cyndi congratulations, you are working towards your goal and dream with determination and you will achieve it, blessings ~ Constance
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July 22, 2022 at 11:10 AM
Regarding your cover. Colour is usually dictated by the genre. Like food on a blue or black plate looks anemic, yellow or green makes it pop. Seeing as you are going to write future novels (in the same genre, I presume) it would be an idea to investigate a set theme to be followed through to the other publications. A good graffic designer would be worth his weight in gold at this planning stage. You might also Google the psychology behind the jacket design and the latest trends. I personally prefer minimalistic design for my books and the covers and titles tie in with the contents. Keep us posted. :))
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July 21, 2022 at 11:14 AM
Exciting news indeed Cyndi! Congratulations! You have scaled a high mountain into rarified air! All the best.
Goff Avatar
July 21, 2022 at 8:45 AM
Exciting news Cyndi! Congrats!
Richards Avatar
July 19, 2022 at 9:50 PM
Congratulations, Cyndi. This is a great achievement.
Seeker Avatar
July 19, 2022 at 9:29 AM
A big moment! Warmest congratulations, Cyndi
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July 19, 2022 at 9:21 AM
Congratulations, Cyndi! I am so proud of you. I know what all is involved in a book's acceptance and publication. You are to be soundly commended. Keep us up-to-date on the progress. Many folks here on Soup are interested in publishing.
Lawrence Avatar
July 19, 2022 at 7:37 AM
How very exciting and wonderful for you Cyndi ! Big congratulations ! Susan :)
Toney Avatar
July 19, 2022 at 7:22 AM
Congratulations, Cyndi!

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