Walking and travelling, watching t.v. and reading.
Music
Well I love all kinds of music from opera to pop, if it has a tune I will like it.
Movies
I am a big film buff, when I was a kid there was no t.v. and the cinema was the place to go. I think my favourite film is Casablanca but I love "Sabrina" too, if you think that makes me Humphrey Bogart fan, you are right on.
Television
I love American comedies - Mash I loved as well as Cheers, my all time favourite has to be Frasier.
More seriously I love the West Wing and confess to watching all the Jerry Bruckheimer franchises - CSI, Law and Order et al.William Petersen is my all time favourite.
Books
My all time favourite book is "The Great Gatsby" and of course all the books by the Bronte sisters. Modern books appeal too, my two favourites are Michael Connelly and Kathy Reichs. I bet you are thinking I thought she said she was a romantic novelist - well you get to have a day off too!
Heroes
This will sound so cynical but all the heroes I ever had seem to have had feet of clay. I think if I had any heroes it is those men who fought for liberty and freedom in both the World Wars. The ordinary man in the street who gave everything.
Margaret's Details
Status:
Married
Here for:
Networking
Orientation:
Straight
Body type:
5' 5" / Average
Ethnicity:
White / Caucasian
Religion:
Catholic
Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
Children:
Proud parent
Education:
Post grad
Occupation:
Novelist
Margaret's Schools
The Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester, United Kingdom
Graduated: 1989
Student status: Alumni
Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Major: English and History
Clubs: Romantic Novelist Association
1985 to 1989
Margaret Still reeling from hearing that The Substitute Bride made the finals at the 2010 Electronically Published Internet Connection, or EPIC!!! Posted at 2:46 PM Nov 19 view more
I am a romantic novelist and currently have a new book out with Robert Hale Limited and have a new book out with Robert Hale. "Shadows of the Past" is available from www.halebooks, www.amazon.com www.thebookdepository.com. book stores and some libraries.
My previous books with Robert Hale are A Poisoned Legacy and Breaking the Clouds, for more details, reviews etc do check my website at www.margaretblake.co.uk.
I also have six books published by Whiskey Creek Press.com, and one book with Wings Press.
I was born in Manchester, England and live at the coast in Lancashire (UK). During the l970's and l980's I published seven historical novels and four contemporary romances, with Robert Hale Limited.
Novels published by Whiskey Creek Press are: "Fortune's Folly" and my second "Eden's Child" Both have had good reviews. Eden's Child was the number one bestseller for March. Then came Beloved Deceiver, His Other Wife and last month "A Substitute Bride." For this novel I returned to my writing roots as it is an historical romantic suspense set in Medieval England and this also was a No. l best seller at Whiskey Creek Press, then came another contemporary romance Spanish Lies.
Early this year I returned to my original publisher, Robert Hale Limited of London and my first novel with them Breaking the Clouds, is a romantic suspense - my very first suspense -and on the 3lst October 08 Hale's also published A Poisoned Legacy.
This novel is set in Florida, one of my favourite places and it is a romantic suspense.
Actually A Poisoned Legacy is my l3th novel published with Robert Hale, I do hope it is lucky for some!
Recently I signed a contract with Wings Press for a contemporary romance "Bitter Betrayal" was published in January 2009.
I love love walking and reading. Travel is a top favourite too and I love to visit the States. I have been to Australia and New Zealand and absolutely loved both places. One day I hope to get back there.
I am married to John and have one son and three gorgeous grandchildren. I also have the best daughter in law in the world. My son and his family are in the USA so I get to visit and it is always a treat for me.
Michael Jackson will always be with us... through his music .. God have called him to Duty in heaven, and Michael have left us to recieve his wings, and take rank in gods Mighty Kindom. Music is a special part of our physical and spritual lives.... it's the very connection that bonds people from one part of the world to the other. We must realize that all of us will be called home one day... and that's how God planned it. We are here a short while and then we return to our true home.. a home that can never be taken, seperated, or broken into. And the creater is right by our side to protect us day and night... Michael you are truely a star, because your brightness shines beyond the heavens..... rest in peace... and we will see you soon.... Because of my love for you i have writen you a special song..........your friend Marion Pharoah
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