A boy broken by fate is swept into the Eldarian realm, exposing his ancestral gift. With his friends, he endures an extraordinary quest while racing an amulet countdown to save humanity
About
Driven by a mission to inspire others to dream big and build their ideal lives, Marie channels her own imagination, personal experiences, divine creativity, and determination into her work. As a self-taught creator, she handles all of her own digital imagery and video production, ensuring her artistic vision showcases the essence of the characters and storyline. Now, Marie aims to align with the right film producer to bring Max Macneil and its sequels to the big screen.
About the Author / Artist
Born in New Zealand and raised on a Far North dairy farm, Marie grew up in a warm, close-knit household alongside her father, mother, two sisters, and an older brother. Under the guidance of her talented father, a carpenter by trade, she learned the ins and outs of farm work and basic carpentry—lessons she remains forever grateful for, especially following his sad passing in July 2023.
Separately, her early life was marked by significant personal adversity. From infancy until age seven, she faced severe foot challenges that required frequent hospitalizations, including a profound out-of-body experience on the operating table. Surviving these intense physical trials at such a young age naturally shaped her into a deeply health-conscious introvert who cherishes quiet spaces. Through these early experiences, she also found there was a far larger truth of who we are as human beings and the power of our soul's blueprint.
One evening at the age of 28, during a particularly dark period in her life, Marie experienced a profound spiritual encounter. A huge, basketball-sized sphere of white light materialized in her room and went through her body. Marie can vividly remember it being a pure frequency of unconditional love. From that night onward, the intensity of challenges rose significantly, and her life shifted into a period of rapid, uncontrollable upheaval. Sudden health crises forced her to close her hairdressing business overnight. She then suffered a life-threatening brain aneurysm, surviving only with the aid of a traditional Māori healer. It took years of deep soul-searching to heal from these physical challenges and many other profound heartbreaks and challenges. Ultimately, this period of adversity forced Marie to look inward, setting her on a path to completely rewire her internal paradigms. Marie's insight discovered this spiritual encounter was the catalyst for removing everything that was in the way of her soul's purpose.
In 2006, Marie woke from a vivid premonition about a fantasy family movie starring a young boy, inspiring her to begin drafting the story. She recognized this story was her ultimate gift and soul's purpose. As she worked to rebuild her life, she taught herself the creative skills needed to bring this narrative to life. Though constant life challenges delayed her fiction work for years, she finally found the space to complete and publish her novel: Max MacNeil & The Secrets of The Amulet. She has recently completed the first screenplay, ready to bring it into film.
In 2017, Marie returned home to New Zealand from Australia to be with her family as her father became unwell. Tragically, on 2 July 2023, her beloved father passed away following a courageous struggle with cancer. Before his passing, he gave Marie a final, beautiful gift: a full book publishing package to champion her biggest dream. He believed in her completely, knowing she had the determination to achieve anything she set her mind to. Marie remains profoundly grateful for her dad’s lifelong love and kindness. His final gesture has infused her vision for Max MacNeil with deep personal meaning, fueling her passion and giving her an unwavering sense of direction.
Today, Marie’s story of overcoming profound adversity inspires others to honor their soul's purpose, no matter how long the journey takes. She firmly believes that life is a precious gift. To live well, we must cultivate gratitude, seek self-understanding, embrace truth and kindness, and align our unique talents with our deepest souls' desire. When we live authentically and know our true self and our soul's purpose, we can then embrace our divine gifts, which naturally become a source of service to others. For Marie, the ultimate key to fulfillment is simple: heal your entire being so you can embody your soul's blueprint, remember your true self, remain persistent, surrender to the divine plan, and believe 100% in your vision.
