Coming August 2026
When a drug deal goes horribly wrong, a federal murder case threatens the safety and sanity of one Michigan family.
In her highly anticipated new book, 25 Roses, Maggie J. Shepeard brings you a heady bouquet of murder, mayhem, and the power of forgiveness.
Hello, World! My name’s Maggie… and I’m a real person telling real stories about real issues.
I write creative fiction shaped by people, places and events, drawing lived experiences to create work that’s honest, observant and deeply human. I travel, adventure and connect with others, then turn those moments into stories that reflect the world as it is – complex, meaningful and worth paying attention to.
I share new writing here weekly and am currently preparing for the release of my upcoming book this August.
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Raise your words, not your voice.
It is rain that grows flowers, not thunder.
-Rumi
As Kathryn Lee
Take a cup of generational trauma, add a heaping helping of separation, and the result is a half-baked and humorous look back at the effect relationship toxicity has on children.
In 9 1/2 Ways to Thank Your Evil Step-Monster, Maggie J. Shepeard, writing as Kathryn Lee, explores the process of navigating the memory of childhood experiences as an adult, letting go of pain and resentment, and learning to move forward as a stronger, and healthier human being.
