Fifteen year-old Maggie arrives in London on the run from her humdrum suburban life, determined to make it big in show business. For more than thirty years she is exploited by both men and the media. She struggles against endless set-backs and disappointments, always remaining optimistic, always believing that this time her big break has come. Then, when most of us would have given up all hope, the celebrity circus rockets her to bizarre and unexpected pinnacles of fame. Starting in 1970 Maggie de Beer’s journey mirrors the rise of celebrity culture and the growth of the media which ruthlessly created it, exploiting and destroying the lives of girls like Maggie who willingly offered themselves up, happy to make any amount of personal sacrifices in exchange for a chance to live the dream. She is determined to make herself “interesting” and only when she finally achieves her goal, at enormous personal cost, does she finally discover, under the full glare of the media spotlight, that the family she was running away from was never as humdrum as she had believed. This is the story of a woman who just wanted to be recognised and loved by the public. www.MaggiedeBeer.com

This is a collection of some old first drafts. I wrote them a while ago, and they are unedited. Contains: Flashbacks of a Fool (Historical Romance) Faethfully Yours: Awakening (Fantasy) I hope you enjoy them!

This is only a sample. The first 5, original and unedited, chapters of the story can still be read on Wattpad, but the full story is available in online book stores.

**Winner: Licking River Writers Contest** After five years away, Jacks returns to reclaim his life- only to find a lush accountant with curves that fill out her clothes living in the apartment over his folks' pool house. Oh, the attraction is there- but Jacks doesn't believe in love anymore and Sophie can't trust her heart. Amidst murder, deception, mafia threats and a final race to claim the object that could redeem one of their lives- just one, not both- Sophia and Jacks struggle to define what love is, who they can trust and, in the end, exactly the price they may or may not be willing to pay for it all. Jawdrop2012 xii.Life's a Game We're Meant to Lose part 2 pg 2-4

A collection of poetry written a year ago, a month ago, a week ago. and today. Themes of love, loss, regret, happiness, the past, the future and many unexplainable emotions. Enjoy. :)

Life's A Beach for John Pilate. On the mend from a near-death experience in the snowy Midwest, Pilate is taking it easy on the sun-soaked beaches of Key West. Umbrella drink in hand, Pilate is writing a book and getting some much-needed therapy to deal with his imaginary friend Simon. He's also pondering the future with his new love, Kate. Life is looking up for John Pilate--until he is drawn into a world of murder, pirates, conch fritters and smart aleck remarks from invisible men. He has blood on his hands, a mysterious poker chip in his pocket, shadows over his shoulder and a sexy cop in his bed. John Pilate is in trouble again--and the only way out is to find the key...Pilate's Key. ***"Pilate's Key" is a semi-finalist for Best Mystery/Thriller in the 2012 Kindle Book Review Awards.***

Gracie May Howards is a brat. She's mean, and she not very smart at all. But she has that personality that's strong that you can't say no to. She is rather naive when it comes to guys. She really doesn't know anything about love, about accomplishments, and feeling good about what you do, until she meets her arrogant, rude, straight forward, mean Tutor.

Wattpad Featured Story! Sara Wang travels from New York City to Shanghai before her senior year to take a class in Eastern medicine. Her parents think she's there to buff up her college application, but she's actually there to chase her crush -- the one and only Calvin Suzuki (a total swim team hottie). Things take an unexpected turn when she bumps into the megapopular singer and actor Fang Yao during her hospital rotation. Everything gets even more complicated when her childhood love, Zhang, appears and they share an accidental kiss. When summer vacation ends, who will be the one to win Sara's heart? This is a rewrite of an older story.

Lady Laurel Abbington discovers passion and desire in the arms of two men- Lord Giles Rosehaven, a dashing young marquis in whose arms she feels safe and secure. Then there is the arrogant insufferable Duke of Roxborough, Lord Thomas Grayson, who steals kisses and insults her at every turn. But appearances can be deceiving, a lesson Laurel is forced to find out the hard way.

Jordana Kane is your typical 15-year-old sophomore who’s moving through high school as a part of the in-crowd. One Friday night, her friends make plans to go to the movies, and Jordana’s decision to go with them or not will alter her life forever. If she decides to stay home, she finds herself witnessing a crime happening next door and decides to put on her detectives hat and launch her own investigation. When she chooses to go to the movies, but leaves early, Jordana meets a mystery traveler who wiggles his way into her family’s home and her heart, before she discovers that he’s actually a famous movie star. Choosing to head to her local diner causes Jordana to meet a bad-boy musician who sweeps her into his world of rock and fame, which ends in a record deal and booze-filled parties. And if she stays through the movie, she’ll end up the star of a student film, finding herself acting alongside her number one crush. Which decision is the right one and what will seal her fate forever? You'll have to read to find out!