Maureen Marks-Mendonca, author of Island Fiction's Legend of the Swan Children is employing internet technology to full effect! Guyanese born, Ontario-based, Maureen's story is a coming of age adventure involving the fulfillment of a prophecy and a secret society to boot. Published author and Trinidadian journalist Debbie Jacob touts Legend as one of her favorite Island Fiction reads and reviewed it for Caribbean Beat: "Mendonca has beautiful, elegant language reminiscent of good magical realism. The imagery is spectacular and the story very inviting." Since publication, Maureen has developed a book trailer, and an active website www.swanislandhome.com. Rich in relevant content, fans of the book can see video/ photos of Guyana's majestic landscapes , join the secret society Friends of the Flame and learn about animals in the book. Maureen ups the ante with each feature she adds. Not only does she offer interesting trivia about each animal, she created
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