About Times of Clouds and Sun:

Dr. Maya Simmons, a recent PhD graduate in Epidemiology is still mourning the death of her father. While going through his personal papers she discovers a dark secret from her parents’ past. Her quest for the truth her leads her to a Tibetan refugee camp in India, where her “mother” Maggie Hunter, is hiding out from Interpol for her suspected role in a bombing incident during the Vietnam War conflict. Compelled to track down her estranged mother, Maya disguises her true identity and secures a volunteer job at the refugee camp. With the help of a Tibetan lama, Maya confronts her long-suppressed feelings of abandonment and her fear of accepting Maggie into her life. Ironically, just as they begin their journey of reconciliation, Maya finds herself at the center of having to solve a deadly epidemic threatening refugees and her own mother’s life.

Targeted Age Group: 30-70
Written by: michael hager

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Author Bio:
Michael Dane Hager writing credits include a novel, poetry, short stories, theatrical plays, and film scripts. He was formerly Managing Editor for the largest English newspaper in Mexico. His first novel Just Beyond the Edge, was published in 2011. In August, 2008, his play The Last Ride premiered at an international regional theater. In 2020, he completed his second novel In the Times of Clouds & Sun. He has won awards and grants for his poetry and published an anthology of his poetry titled, Reckoning of the Heart. His film scripts have received numerous laurels from major film festivals. He is currently working on a short story collection titled, Wayward Messages. In addition to his writing credits, he is an accomplished songwriter with over 40 songs recorded by a variety of artists. He lives with his wife of 52 years, Christina, in Fort Collins, Colorado.

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