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Meet the author
Megan Jamieson
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A deeply curious & sarcastic dreamer
Megan has always been driven by curiosity (and a healthy dose of sarcasm). Whether she’s exploring the world, trying a new hobby, or diving into a lively debate, she approaches life with the wide-eyed wonder of a story-teller. A self-proclaimed multipotentialite, she believes she can do it all—so long as there’s a plan in place.
Her love of stories led her from nursing shifts in Stony Plain, Alberta, to writing her debut novel, The Ties That Bind Us (Black Rose Writing), published in early 2026. She is currently working on dipping her toes into Poetry (which is odd, since she thought she didn't like poetry).
Megan’s curiosity extends beyond words. Educated at the University of Alberta, she’s spent over seven years as a Registered Nurse, navigating diverse roles before moving into education, consulting, and advocacy for high quality care in Alberta. She’s served on the board of local charity and non-profits, and now brings that same energy to the literary world as a Member-at-Large on the Writers’ Guild of Alberta Board. A passionate volunteer, Megan has spent many years with the University of Alberta’s Students Invested in Health Association, where she grew from intern to executive and eventually Chairman of the Board, helping lead projects and partnerships both locally and internationally.
Synopsis
Genre: Psychological Thriller
Lara McAllister was adored by everyone in the small town of Grants Pass until one rainy day last year when she vanished without a trace. Some believe she simply ran away. Others believe something sinister happened. In a close-knit community where everyone knows everyone’s business, is it possible that nobody saw anything?
Rookie Homicide Detective Maeve Kalani moves to Grants Pass in the hopes of starting fresh and is assigned to the case.
Maeve begins to untangle the mystery behind Lara’s disappearance, paranoia and mistrust sets in as she realizes that everyone has some sort of connection to the missing woman.
Weak alibis and hidden motives are everywhere, and it seems no one is willing to dig up the past. But when everyone is a suspect, who can she trust?