Born in Beautiful British Columbia Canada, M.Doreen began writing as a young girl, recording her daily activities and best-kept secrets between the pages of her well-worn eight by eleven journal.

M.Doreen, the eldest of five children, is a daughter of an accomplished playwright. She relied on her father's unique and magnificent command of the English language, spending countless hours practicing elocution often in the confines of the car, traveling to and from drama festivals. Her father not only encouraged her to express herself in theatrical performances, but was editor for her short stories, articles and essays. Both M.Doreen's parents support her as coach, mentors and confidants.

As a young adult, M.Doreen attended college and later graduated as a Registered Nurse.  M.Doreen became quite adept at developing and writing technical manuals for instruction in nursing care and medical management of patients with long-term illnesses. Her passion for people and her empathy for the human soul led her into the specialized field of palliative and hospice care; the art and science of caring for the terminally ill and providing emotional, physical and spiritual support to patients and families. M.Doreen's dedication and zeal for her work led her to write newspaper articles for awareness and fundraising activities.

Her career, philanthropic endeavors and love of anthropology prompted travel to exotic places such as India, Tahiti, Egypt and the Middle East. She immersed herself in these societies, and discovered the diverse and multitudinous faucets of lifestyles, customs and practices.

M.Doreen lived and worked in Saudi Arabia and reveals her own experiences and authenticity of Saudi life in her novel, Surreal in Saudi. Living behind the borders of a closed country gave her first-hand knowledge of life in Arabia, one where religion is the vein of existence and the political thrust of their culture.  Her tumultuous and often dangerous experiences afforded her the opportunity to peek behind the shroud of mystery and expose it to curious Westerners who are eager for a glimpse into this exotic society.

M.Doreen currently resides in the US with her husband and yellow lab, Amber. She feels privileged and grateful to her husband who supports and encourages her to explore, develop and deepen her passion for her creative craft. She is currently working on the sequel to Surreal in Saudi; a novel filled with mystery, adventure and more intriguing facts about life in Saudi.

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