Glynis Smy - Author of Historical Romance/Suspense: Internet Problems~Good For My Writing

Just to let you know I am still alive, but my Internet system is dying every 2 seconds, so this is written and will be uploaded when the next turn of the Hamster wheel happens!

The coptic storm of Khaseen, the 2 day sand storm has arrived, it has stopped me roaming the vineyards and pinned me to my writing.

I am watching each character grow, their thoughts are in my head, I can hear the tone of their voices, it is quite incredible. I only hope I can portray it on paper.

Characters I had not thought of before have been born, they are peripheral ones that appear on occasion, giving support to the main character at that time.

Kitty (my main character) has now met both men she will become involved with in some way. One character is now dead, another has murdered him.

Writing the murder scene was hard, did I make it too simple? Did I want it to be dramatic? Do I choose to shoot, stab or poison? So many descisions.

I do hope I get back online more permanently soon. Don't give up on me please, I am still alive and kicking. My writing is benefiting from not having other distractions so that is a bonus.

Ripper, My Love >The Blurb

Growing up in late nineteenth century East London, Kitty Harper’s life is filled with danger and death – from her mother, her beloved neighbour and the working women of the streets. With her ever-watchful father and living surrogate family though, Kitty feels protected from harm. In fact, she feels so safe that while Whitechapel cowers under the cloud of a fearsome murderer, she strikes out on her own, moving into new premises to accommodate her sewing business.

But danger is closer than she thinks. In truth, it has burrowed itself right into her heart in the form of a handsome yet troubled bachelor, threatening everything she holds dear. Will Kitty fall prey to lust – and death – herself, or can she find the strength inside to fight for her business, sanity and her future? And who is the man terrifying the streets of East London?

Second Completed Novel Due out Dec 2012

Maggie's Child > The Blurb

When farmer’s wife Maggie Sawbury gives birth to her fifth child, the only one that has lived, she is overwhelmed. So overwhelmed she leaves it on the roadside to be found by passers-by. The baby is a result of an extra marital affair and her life is not one she wants her child to endure.

Her bully of a husband finds her a new job as a wet nurse and from that moment her life changes. Secret builds upon secret. A serious beating from her husband brings with it new challenges and heartbreak. When love and the possibility of incest threatens to open old wounds Maggie has a dilemma to solve. If she tells all she knows it will bring about the destruction of the bond between her and the child she has helped to bring up. Is she strong enough to live with the risk or does Maggie walk away from a secret past and the farm she loves? The end result brings with it a secret even Maggie cannot believe.