Edgewater girl pens inspirational book 'Moonlight Memoirs'

Maggie Mei Lewis used writing as a way to comfort herself after the loss of a beloved pet.

But she soon realized what she recorded with pen and paper might help others as well. So, the Edgewater teen published a book.

"I think I started writing it for myself, then I wanted to share," explained Maggie, 15.

"Moonlight Memoirs: Remembering That Family and Friends Are Forever," was released in late August.

"I'm pretty excited," said the soft-spoken Maggie, who has been making local book-signing appearances. "I've learned you can do anything, really."

The 24-page,...