Tropes play a big role in defining a novel’s potential appeal to a chosen readership, with a menu-like rollout of definitions often used in a book’s current day marketing.  But what happens when an au...

The Resistance and the Unity have fought to the breaking point. Now, the fate of Willowdowns—and the future of humanity—hangs in the balance. The final battle will demand everything. But when Lia fina...

Lia is no longer the frail mortal she once was. Her newfound strength, however, came at a devastating price—Arin’s life... or so she believes. Still grappling with Roland’s treachery, Lia discovers sh...

Some exciting announcements! Find out where you can pick-up my latest book and what else is on the horizon for the rest of this year. Plus bonuses for all new and existing fans!

Portfolio of Writer, Director, Designer, Margaret M. MacDonald - Imagination for Hire - Award-winning screenwriter, novelist, director, producer, designer and creative collaborator in multiple facets ...

A few months ago, I had the privilege of directing my very first music video for awesome Sydney based band Salonistas . The story of how the song ‘Take Me Home’ came into being and the video clamoure...

Premiere and pre-release celebration of the music video for Salonistas' new single 'Take Me Home' and sneak peek at the film behind the song, KABOOM.

Join us to discuss and compare multiple genres of writing, from novels and screenplays, with writer and filmmaker Margaret M. MacDonald.

Join us to discuss and compare multiple genres of writing, from novels and screenplays, with writer and filmmaker Margaret M. MacDonald.

Join us to discuss and compare multiple genres of writing, from novels and screenplays, with writer and filmmaker Margaret M. MacDonald.

The Hawkeye Publishing team and our esteemed judges are thrilled to reveal the longlist for the 2026 Hawkeye Publishing Manuscript Development Prize!

The latest reviews of Margaret M. MacDonald’s book series The Phoenix Effect Interviews with Margaret and behind-the-scenes looks at her latest film projects Keep up with all the latest news from Marg...

The Embers of Hope Remain The Resistors are at war. With their future hanging by a thread, Lia and the Resistance Army fight desperately to secure land, leadership, and freedom from Unity rule. But th...

What began as a P.S.A. for my fellow authors became a bit of a rant against the lazy, lying and manipulative nature of A.I. marketing. Someone asked what difference it made if “it’s all spams,” but by...

I’m working on something new. I rarely talk about works in progress, feels like inviting in a curse, but something about the spooky season inspired me to share this image and snippet from my new ventu...

The world has long been divided. The Unity, and all their bounty, are protected by an army strengthened by nanites, which heal instantly but block the experience of emotion. Those who “resist” the tec...

Dear Everyone, Please stop using the em dash as your litmus test by which to decide a piece of writing is A.I. generated. An em dash is a perfectly normal part of writing and has been for a very long...

Rise Up From the Ashes Lia is no longer the frail mortal she once was. Her newfound strength, however, came at a devastating price—Arin’s life… or so she believes. Still grappling with Roland’s treach...

I’ve been thinking about time. The inevitability of it. The invisibility of it. How much of it passes during which we feel as if we are in a state of In-between one thing and another, when in fact we ...

The world has long been divided. The Unity, and all their bounty, are protected by an army strengthened by nanites, which heal instantly but block the experience of emotion. Those who “resist” the tec...

Here is a little snippet of what I discussed at the New Literary Voices event at Stanton Library in North Sydney on August 5th 2025. Hoping to chat with more audiences and field lots more interesting ...

A divided world. A fractured love. A choice that will change everything.

Discover the newest voices in North Sydney's writing scene with our panel of local writers in this special evening celebration.

Begin again The world has long been divided. The Unity, and all their bounty, are protected by an army strengthened by nanites, which heal instantly but block the experience of emotion. Those who “res...

Discover the newest voices in North Sydney's writing scene with our panel of local writers in this special evening celebration.

Self Promotion is one of my biggest dreads. BUT, once I’m in front other humans, I can talk excitedly, endlessly, and somewhat eloquently, about my work. I’m happy to have an opportunity to do th...

Discover the newest voices in North Sydney's writing scene with our panel of local writers in this special evening celebration.

Thoughts Musings Inspirations and Ideas from the mind of writer and filmmaker Margaret M. MacDonald. A place to share ideas, experiences, rants and raves through the power of the written word. blog w...

The Phoenix Effect blends high-stakes action with emotional depth, as characters navigate shifting alliances, hidden threats, and the unresolved ghosts of their pasts. The books are perfect for fans o...