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Cyndi Macmillan
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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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Publishing News, a Dream Come True, and an Article on Ekphrastic Writing

Blog Posted by Cyndi Macmillan: 4/15/2023 5:52:00 AM

Hello Soupers!

My debut novel, A CRUEL LIGHT, was released April 4th, and life is a whirlwind for me as I work on my second Annora Garde mystery while parenting, attending book events, and  working a part time job.

My book is available via all major booksellers, Amazon, and through Libby as well. It may be available at your favourite local independent bookshop and--if it isn't--it can be special ordered.  Formats (right now) include hardcover, EPUB and audiobook.  (It's currently doing well on Audible's new releases.  Actor Nan McNamara does a wonderful job narrating it).  

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/720350/a-cruel-light-by-cyndi-macmillan/



I recently did an interview with THE EKPHRASTIC REVIEW, and I thought I'd include a link here.  I believe that learning to write poetry helps all writers focus on language, and the power instilled by a single word. 

I hope you are all doing well, following your dreams and writing! 

Cheers,
Cyndi

Here is an audio sample of A CRUEL LIGHT

https://soundcloud.com/dreamscape-media/a-cruel-light-by-cyndi-macmillan-chapter-one

And here is a conversation I had with the EKPHRASTIC REVIEW about art and poetry and writing fiction

https://www.ekphrastic.net/the-ekphrastic-review/the-ekphrastic-review-in-conversation-with-cyndi-macmillan-about-her-art-inspired-suspense-novel-a-cruel-light





 



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Date: 5/9/2023 8:33:00 AM
Congratulations.....you certainly are a gifted writer as well as a fabulous voice to deliver your work. Again Congratulations! Paulette
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Date: 5/10/2023 10:30:00 AM
Thank you, Paulette!
Date: 4/23/2023 7:41:00 PM
Wooo Hoooo!!! How awesome you are my talented friend!! Well done you!! I shall check it out (of course I may have to send it to you for your autograph!!lol) I have missed you but have thought of you often…missing the early days of yore… Big hugggs and love and congratulations!!! Deb
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Date: 5/10/2023 10:30:00 AM
Hi Deborah-- yes, it's been ages! I fondly remember those early days. Cheers!
Date: 4/17/2023 10:41:00 AM
Glad for you Cyndi, I sincerely wish you great success!
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Date: 5/10/2023 10:34:00 AM
Hey Craig! A belated thank you! Life is crazy busy for me right now. No rest for the wicked ;) I just saw that you're extending a hand with meter? Good on you! I'm thinking of offering fiction writing courses in the future... it's what poets/authors should do, I think... share knowledge and share the gifts we were given by teachers-- pay it forward? Cheers. Take care.
Date: 4/16/2023 1:36:00 PM
Cyndi, congratulations, a great accomplishment!
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Date: 5/10/2023 10:31:00 AM
THank you :)
Date: 4/15/2023 9:18:00 PM
Congratulations, Cyndi! Your interview is a Must Read in my opinion.
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Date: 5/10/2023 10:28:00 AM
A belated thank you! Hope you are well, Suzette. :)
Date: 4/15/2023 7:30:00 AM
Fabulous news. Congratulations! Hard work pays off, thank goodness for those who keep your coffee mug filled. :)
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Date: 4/15/2023 9:34:00 AM
Thank you... and I drink waaaaaaaay too much coffee.
Date: 4/15/2023 6:25:00 AM
Huge congratulations!! A great accomplishment. So happy for you~ Akanksha
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Date: 4/15/2023 9:33:00 AM
Thank you.
Date: 4/15/2023 6:06:00 AM
Cyndi, congratulations on the publication of your book, you have worked so hard, be proud! The intro of the book makes me want it and your interview is wonderful.
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Date: 4/15/2023 9:33:00 AM
Thank you, Constance :)

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