Hirt, Magdalena Louise: - Magdalena Louise Hirt Magdalena Louise Hirt has a Master of Arts in English Literature from the University of Toledo and a Master of Letters from the University of Highlands and Islands for Scottish Highlands and Islands Literature. Magdalena has multiple published articles in Cruising World, one in Enchanted Living, and another in Literary Traveler. Her five poetry chapbooks, Levels of the Ocean, Her Sea-filled Arms: Layers of Blue, Pacific Pieces, Pacific Prescription: Leukemia Cyclone, and Her Bloody Project are available to purchase. Her first work of poetry and prose, Distant Story Blue, is also available. With her teaching degree, she has taught and inspired students of many ages. Currently, she homeschools her four children and writes from her sailboat, which is a Westerly 49, named Selkie. Their family of six sails to circumnavigate the globe. Follow their story at www.sealongingselkie.net.