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Maggie Rainey-Smith

Maggie Rainey-Smith is a novelist, poet, essayist and reviewer. She is a direct descendant of novelist and poet Sir Walter Scott and is related to Wild Bill Lovett, an Irish-American gangster in early 20th century New York. She discovered her writing career at the ripe old age of 50.

 

Which is the lie?
Maggie is a direct descendant of Sir Walter Scott.
You’ve found the lie! Although it is a family legend that they are related to Sir Walter Scott, there is no proof.
Maggie discovered her writing career at the age of 50.
Sorry, this isn’t a lie. Maggie did indeed begin her writing career at 50.
Maggie is related to Wild Bill Lovett.
No, this isn’t the lie. Maggie is actually related to Wild Bill Lovett!

By Maggie

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