Biography
Margaret Halsey (K.M.Rachel)
“I am an artist and a a writer. I paint with words as an author”
As an artist Margaret paints in several mediums including watercolour, acrylic, pastel, pencil and inks.
The free flowing form of her work is a unique style she has developed through years of training and experience. The translucent softness of her watercolours portrays the many moods and sensitivity of the artist.
Her animal drawings show her deep connection with all creatures, capturing the spirit and personality in each portrait. to see some of her work contact her for a private viewing, or check her web site at www.krachelart.com
As a writer/author she writes in her legal name and under a pen name
K. M. Rachel is the author’s pen name.
Her books are
• Two Voices
• Deception among friends
Two Voices is her second book under this name.
Two Voices
This book is about obsession, love, lust; the wonderful and the devastating parts of a relationship. It is also a look at paths taken, and an attempt to understand those paths we choose in life. Any woman or man who has been on such paths will find this a comfort, and help in a difficult time.
The book follows the events in the lives of a woman and man over the span of over 30 years.
The book was started as a journal and a form of therapy for the woman, and then she wanted to tell her story to help others who may have traveled a similar road, and those that may.
It has taken many years to write it, as the woman’s thoughts were passed on to the author during a 14 year period. The author has written for the woman, sometimes in the voice of the woman. . “I was able to hear her tell it with all the emotion she felt and I have written it to show the emotion she spoke in, and parts of it I have written in her voice. She told me she wanted people to know the story so that others going through something like this would not feel so alone."
This is an interesting, emotion filled rollercoaster ride and an exciting love story.
This is a must read for any woman or man who has ever been in love or even thought they were.
This is based on their story, and yet they will always remain private.
Deception among friends
This was the author’s first book. She was inspired to write it by a feeling she had of being followed. The book came together for her easily leading itself to its end.
She is a creative woman motivated and committed to making a difference in life. She feels that this book is just an indication of the complexity behind our every day lives and the deep hidden secrets that many people carry. She believes that we are spiritually connected in this complicated changing world.
The author has created an interesting web of characters and stories that keep the reader on their toes through the pages of this intriguing and entertaining book.
As K.M Rachel she writes
• Romance
• Suspense
• Mystery
• Creative non fiction
Two voices is a cross genre book
Books are published by Karmen Rachel Publishing a division of Halsey Management Limited
Margaret Halsey also writes under her legal name
She writes many topics with one of her favourite being Dogs and Cats.
She has written produced and published two books about dogs and cats on fences. These books are a collection of stories written by the pet companions, with pictures of the Margaret’s paintings of the dogs and cats on the fences.
The books are:
• Dogs of 6th and Devoy and Friends
• Cherry lane Canines and Cats
She writes in many genres including
• Business writing
• Poetry
• Travel Journal
• Stores about dogs and cats
• Information about dog and cats
Margaret Halsey was born in Berkhamsted Hertfordshire England. The family moved to Toronto Ontario, Canada when she was 9. Her interest in art started early in life as she was inspired by her very talented father, the late Herbert Joseph Halsey. Her early works were in black and white inks, and oils. She became much more interested in watercolours in the early 70’s.
Her move to Edmonton Alberta in the late 70s and on to Vancouver BC in 1980 and her travels in the provinces brought on a prolific period of work inspired by the scenery and wildlife.
She also developed her writing skills through her business career. Her writing includes business, board and annual reports, newsletters, as well as many other forms of business correspondence.
She became interested in fiction writing in the 80s when she started a book inspired by an island near Kingston Ontario. In the early 2000 she wrote and self published her first fiction Deception among Friends. This was motivated by a feeling of being followed.
During this time Margaret also developed her interest in animal portraits. Her dogs were all very willing subjects. In 2015 she took on a new form of art, painting dogs and cats on fences. She also produced and published two books about these fences.
Her latest book Two Voices was written over a period of several years from 2006 to 2020.
To purchase her book contact Karmen Rachel Publishing at email clephadij@shaw.ca or contact her at mkrhalsey@gmail.com
to pay for the book you can send the payment by interac using clephadij@shaw.ca
Portfolio
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