Maggie's New Book

More about the book

May Tip
Of The Month

You Don’t Need To Be A Good Cook To Throw A Great Party

If you don’t cook much, you may not believe this tip, but it’s TRUE.  Remember, it’s really not about the food, but filling up with good feelings while we’re gathering with friends and taking those wonderful endorphins home in a doggie bag when we leave. 

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Maggie's May Appearances and Book Signings

Spring Tea Party -  SOLD OUT
Spirituality and Hospitality
May 3, 2:00 – 4:00 pm
First Presbyterian Church
Downtown San Diego, CA

Children’s Book Festival
(San Diego Writers Guild will be
taking book orders only)
May 4, 10 am – 4:30 pm
Noble Recreation Center and North University Community Library

SURPRISE
“Meet the Author” Brunch
Early Mother’s Day Gift
May 6, 10:00 – 11:30 am
Pacific Beach, CA

Mother’s Day Weekend Book Signing at Borders - Gaslamp
May 10, 2 - 4 pm
Come Meet the Author
Maggie’s’ book is a perfect gift for
a mother of any age
668 6th Avenue
(Between Market & G Streets)
San Diego, CA 92101

Book Club Dinner Meeting
May 15, 6 - 9 pm
Meet the Author
Cardiff by the Sea, CA

Girl’s Night Out
May 22, 7 – 9 pm
Entertaining When Your
Children Are Young
La Mesa, CA

San Diego
Writers/Editors Guild  
May 26, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Joyce Beers Center
1220 Cleveland Avenue
San Diego, CA 92103
Books available before the meeting


Bookstores carrying
Maggie's book:

Borders - Gaslamp
668 6th Avenue
(Between Market & G Streets)
San Diego, CA 92101

The Grove - Southpark
3010 Juniper Street
San Diego, CA 92104

Introduced as a lifestyle expert on TV, radio and in print, Maggie always has a twinkle in her eye because she knows YOU can become a lifestyle expert too. Lighthearted in spirit and with humor, she relates to her audience and reminds them what matters most in life is staying connected.

There is an intimacy and privilege of being invited into someone’s home; it’s that warm feeling of being someone special. Her new book, Food is the Frosting – Company Is The Cake, has 101 useful tips when having friends and family over, plus delicious recipes that can be made 24 hours ahead of time. The book is filled with heart-warming stories and levelheaded advice to reduce the stress and anxiety of entertaining.

Maggie was lucky to grow up with parents who entertained more than most. During childhood her father’s physical limitations due to his health made it easier to invite guests over to their home. Without precisely knowing it then, Maggie was “in training” even as a young girl to become a relaxed host. As a natural extension, she later owned her own successful catering business on the shoreline of Connecticut, Catering By Maggie. Her current appearances include teaching and lecturing throughout the United States, often as the keynote. She has the unique ability to get us to slow down and makes it easy to try out new ideas.

In addition to her writing and lecturing, Maggie is also the Director of the Caregiver-to-Caregiver Network for the Southern Caregiver Resource Center in San Diego. The chapter in her book, Honoring Life Events During Suffering, Illness And Loss, is based upon her own life experiences as well as her professional capacity supporting family caregivers.

Available for Speaking Engagements

Maggie is available for speaking engagements, keynotes, classes, and book-signings and would appreciate being invited to speak at organizations and groups you belong to, such as:

  • Book Clubs and libraries
  • Women’s groups and organizations (mom’s groups, AAUW, AARP, alumni associations)
  • Churches, synagogues and other places of worship (fellowship committees, couples groups, hospitality)
  • Brownies and Girl Scouts
  • Family caregivers (hospice, social service agencies)
  • Businesses and corporations