Maya MacGregor is a writer, singer, and artist. They sing and write in G idhlig and in English. You can find their bilingual work on tor.com, in Steall magazine (summer 2020), and Uncanny magazine, with poetry in Poets' Republic and elsewhere. They sing with the Glasgow Gaelic Musical Association, the Alba Choir, and Fuaran. The Many Half-Lived Lives of Sam Sylvester,their first young adult novel, is aAndre Norton Nebula Award for Middle Grade and Young Adult Fiction Nominee.
"Look no further for your next favorite read, because The Many
Half-Lived Lives of Sam Sylvester has it all: a gripping murder
mystery that will keep you turning pages, ghosts, romance, and a
treasure trove of queer characters with depth and heart. Here's
something rare-a suspenseful story that also feels like a hug."
-Sarah Glenn Marsh, author of the Reign of the Fallen series
"A top-notch blend of contemporary fiction and mystery with a
satisfying conclusion...Blending and transcending genres, the
book's beautiful storytelling and the rich voice of the prose at
times evoke poetry. This captivating story centers a memorable,
relatable protagonist surrounded by a lovable ensemble cast. The
central mystery is gripping and fast-paced, but the book never
fails to give all the characters motivations and backstories,
making even the tertiary characters feel lived-in enough to be
believable...A thrilling debut featuring lovable and well-developed
characters." -Kirkus Reviews, starred review
"While the central mystery...makes for a page-turner with truly
chilling moments, MacGregor stays focused on the characters,
filling the story with a deeply lovable cast of characters and
nailing the realities faced by Sam. Readers will leave this poetic
book feeling that Sam and the people surrounding them are
completely real, along with the ghosts of Astoria." -Booklist
"Featuring ghosts, haunted pasts, a touch of romance and a ton of
fantastic diversity and disability representation-all headed by its
lovable protagonist-The Many Half-Lived Lives of Sam Sylvester is a
gripping mystery novel with a truly satisfying conclusion. Watch
out, folks, Maya MacGregor's debut will keep you on your toes until
all is revealed!" -Nerd Daily
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