Maggie has her work cut out for her helping Renée Alvarez organize her property management office. Though the condominium complex boasts a prime location on the shores of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, aging buildings and the high-maintenance tenants have Renée run ragged. But Maggie’s efforts are complicated when her sons attempt to rescue a badly injured man who crashed his ultra-light on the coastal cliffs.
Despite their efforts to save him, the man dies. Maggie's family members become the prime suspects in a murder investigation and the target of a lawsuit. Her instincts say something’s out of place, but solving a murder won’t be easy. Maggie still needs to manage her business, the pushy press, and unwanted interest from criminal elements. Controlling chaos is her specialty, but with this killer’s crime wave, Maggie may be left hanging . . .
An Interview With A Character
Maggie Porter McDonald. And now your readers are the only people in the world who know my middle name!
What is your Profession?
I’m a professional organizer. Like Marie Kondo, I help people through the transitions in their lives by helping them sort through the clutter. It could mean clearing out an attic, basement, or garage; downsizing for a move; or developing new organizational systems to make daily life simpler. I won’t tell anyone what to keep or what to toss. Those are personal decisions. I can help by discussing options for storage, monetizing decisions, or whatever else my clients need to get a job done. My goal is to make the process more efficient and less tiring, by letting you focus on what only you can do. I can help arrange your belongings to make decisions easier, or take care of all the stuff you want to get rid of. In some cases, my job is to keep my customers from becoming distracted. Knowing that they are paying for my time helps keep us all on task. It’s an incredibly rewarding career and I love it.
What is your current favourite book or movie?
I’ll go with movies because those are easier to narrow down. I find myself quoting from The Princess Bride daily, so I think that indicates my fondness for it.
What is your go to comfort book or movie?
My husband and I agree on the healing power of Midsomer Murders and all the similar television shows.
If someone was to play you in a movie who would it be? OR what would be the character you would want to be in a book?
Laura Linney is older than I am, but all my friends and neighbors tell me I look and act just like her.
What is your ideal evening?
I couldn’t be happier than I am any time my whole family (two boys, husband, cats, golden retriever) is in one room playing a game, watching television, or reading.
Here’s a picture of one of my favorite places. The beach Mary Feliz used for the setting of our latest adventure: Cliff Hanger
TOUR PARTICIPANTS
July 16 – Babs Book Bistro – GUEST POST
July 16 – Ascroft, eh? – AUTHOR INTERVIEW
July 16 – Carla Loves To Read – REVIEW
July 17 – The Avid Reader – REVIEW, EXCERPT
July 17 – Literary Gold – SPOTLIGHT
July 17 – StoreyBook Reviews – SPOTLIGHT
July 18 – Books a Plenty Book Reviews REVIEW, CHARACTER GUEST POST
July 18 – Handcrafted Reviews – SPOTLIGHT
July 18 – MJB Reviewers – REVIEW
July 19 – I’m All About Books – SPOTLIGHT, EXCERPT
July 19 – A Blue Million Books – AUTHOR INTERVIEW
July 20 – Baroness’ Book Trove – REVIEW
July 20 – Escape With Dollycas Into A Good Book – SPOTLIGHT
July 21 – Cozy Up With Kathy – GUEST POST
July 21 – Celticlady’s Reviews – SPOTLIGHT, EXCERPT
July 22 – The Pulp and Mystery Shelf – AUTHOR INTERVIEW
July 22 – A Wytch’s Book Review Blog – CHARACTER INTERVIEW
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