Nightshift In The ER

About the Book

Born in a small town in Upper Peninsula of Michigan, Lake Linden, Margaret Mayotte-Hirn grew up experiencing her life to the fullest. Today, she can look back and remember and be glad she experienced all those things that made her who she is today. She worked full-time in hospitals for 48 years and began writing when she was in her 60’s. She raised three children, got a divorce, remarried, and enjoyed three new children in her life. She also gardened, raised Arabian horses and showed them, played softball since she was 26, and volunteered in her spare time. It didn’t leave much time for serious writing, but the desire was there. Leaving full-time hospital work did give her more time to do more. She volunteered and was selected Volunteer of the Year for 2 different organizations. She traveled states-wide to play softball in tournaments. She was an advocate for senior action and exercise. At age 70, she underwent bilateral knee replacements which slowed her down for a little while. Determined to return to former activity, she dove into therapy. Within 6 months, she regained all her mobility and resumed all her activities. During her sloweddown time, she thought about publishing the 2 books she had written in past years. With that taking place, who knows maybe her next passion will be writing. Inquisitive, daring thoughtful, caring and looks at life in a simple straight-forward way and addresses its challenges. These attributes are refl ected in her writing.

About the Author

Marge Mayotte-Hirn grew up in Northern Michigan and felt comfortably at home in the wild forests of the Upper Penninsula. A naturalist at heart, she understands the plight of the redwoods out west. Although this story is a book for young people, it carries an important message about ecology and preservation, and encourages our youth to take an active part in that effort. This is Marge’s second book, since she has gotten the writing urge in her 60’s and 70’s. When an idea surfaces, she runs with it until she has 100-some pages. She enjoys putting her thoughts on paper and sharing them with others. Her words are light and endearing, often colorful and descriptive. Marge is an artist, as well, painting and drawing. And now, she draws pictures with words.