Anne Macdonald is a writer with deep New England roots. Her current book, tentatively titled "This Is Who We Once Were", is a historical fiction novel inspired by members of her rather typical, Melrose, MA, based family, involved in some of the extraordinary events of WWII, including the Manhattan Project and the 10th Mountain Division. Her first short story was inspired by her love of history, particularly the American Revolution, her love of a good story, and an active imagination. Her love of history led her to a BA and an MA in History. Her active imagination and the love of a good story inspire her novels and short stories. She and her husband reside north of Boston, Massachusetts and enjoy the beach any time of year, and travel to new places for adventure as well as research. Read more at https://anneswritinglife.blog/ Her two mysteries are: DEADLINES ARE MURDER, the first book in the Sam (Samantha) Monroe mystery series, released in 2011 and WEDDINGS ARE MURDER, the second in the series, released in December 2016. The third, TRIALS ARE MURDER, is anticipated in 2024. Sam Monroe, her family members, and friends are featured in each story.