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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My novel will be published by Crooked Lane Books

Blog Posted by Cyndi Macmillan: 3/21/2022 12:16:00 PM

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Ray Choudhury Avatar
April 5, 2022 at 7:24 AM
Congratulations! Wonderful dream-come-true achievement, Cyndi! Best wishes ~ Mala
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April 1, 2022 at 10:14 AM
Congratulations! I can imagine the joy you must be feeling to reach this moment~being published in by an international publisher! Kudos~and may you continue to follow your dreams. :)Paulette
Daniel Avatar
March 28, 2022 at 7:14 AM
Congratulations on a wonderful achievement, Cyndi:)
Cornish Avatar
March 27, 2022 at 7:28 PM
Truly outstanding Cyndi--wow, what a journey and a reward that proves persistence and pursuit of excellence can pay off! I cannot think of anyone who has been more helpful than you for those willing to listen - kicking and screaming on occasion - but that's what change often requires--BRAVO!
La France Avatar
March 25, 2022 at 9:27 AM
Cyndi, please let me know when your book will be available to purchase and congratulations again ~Constance
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March 25, 2022 at 11:28 AM
Will do! I'm not sure when it will be available for preorder -- sometime between Jan and March 2023, I think? I'll let folks know. Thank you for your encouragement and support, Constance. :)
Woodrow Avatar
March 24, 2022 at 5:25 PM
Jane Eyre and Da Vinci Code...I look forward to reading your novel...It's wonderful that you have achieved what you pursued and nice to see you back...all the best with the series :)
Macmillan Avatar
March 25, 2022 at 11:29 AM
Thank you, Susan. Cheers!
La France Avatar
March 22, 2022 at 8:37 AM
Cyndi, big congratulations on having your book published and now you are working on a new book, there is no stopping you in achieving your goals ~Constance
Macmillan Avatar
March 23, 2022 at 2:56 PM
Thank you :)
Agustin Avatar
March 22, 2022 at 4:39 AM
Congrats! I rejoice with you for your accomplishment. God bless you.
Macmillan Avatar
March 23, 2022 at 2:56 PM
Thank you :)
Dietrich Avatar
March 21, 2022 at 6:08 PM
Awesome achievement. Congrats!
Macmillan Avatar
March 23, 2022 at 2:56 PM
Thank you :)
Rodrigues Avatar
March 21, 2022 at 4:36 PM
So very exciting! Sounds like a great book!
Macmillan Avatar
March 23, 2022 at 3:00 PM
Aww! Thanks. I had a list of publishers I was going to approach WHEN this one rejected me. The guidelines stated that if writers did not hear back in two weeks, they were not interested. So, I prepared my family and emailed the query. i got a response in 39 minutes. My editor is wonderful and supportive. I feel extremely blessed... and--yes!--I am excited. Cheers
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March 21, 2022 at 12:17 PM
Egad. It's been so long I can't remember how to edit this. I need to change the font, for sure! Sorry, Soupers!

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