Glynis Smy - Author of Historical Romance/Suspense: Back To Writing News

Back To Writing News

After the hard decision about the rewrite of, Ripper, My Love, I have decided to self-publish. I have the support of two lovely people and offers from many more special folk. I will not be alone and it no longer feels so daunting. I am uploading the ms to a template for the interior. It is quite good fun watching it come together. I am not great with technical stuff. My chapters need page breaks-I make page breaks-chapters go back to how they started out- I rant- I cry- I regroup and will ask for help.

I have found the cover image I would like, so will purchase upon my return from the UK. Again, I have wonderful support to help me through.

I aim to try and have it out for the New Year and am aiming for DH's birthday in January. Brace yourselves for announcements of book tours and such like. Thank you all for your comments and support. I would not be where I am today without them. ♥

My postings here will be on and off over the next few weeks and I will get to your blogs as soon as I can. I am sure you understand that Seren ♥will be my focus until I return from the UK mid-October.

16 Comments:

Ellen Brickley said...: I hope this decision works out very well for you, Glynis!

I've be glad to host a blog interview, guest post or promotion when your book is released. Feel free to message me anytime :); 28/9/11
Angela Felsted said...: That is huge. Good luck with the self-publishing route. If you want to guest post, let me know.; 28/9/11
Jessica Nelson said...: That should be interesting. Let us know how it (self-pubbing) goes! :-); 28/9/11
Hilary Melton-Butcher said...: Hi Glynis .. great news re the self-publishing .. and hurry on over here for our Indian Summer it is glorious - Seren made her entry and just the right moment .. enjoy your stay and visits with her and the family .. cheers Hilary; 28/9/11
Glynis said...: Thank you all so much for your encouraging support. I will contact you nearer the time for bloggy stuff! Hugs ♥

Jessica, I will let you know!; 28/9/11
Susan R. Mills said...: Congratulations! I can't wait to see it all unfold.; 28/9/11
Deniz Bevan said...: If you ever need a copy editor Glynis... I love doing that sort of thing!; 28/9/11
notesfromnadir said...: Congrats! I'm really looking forward to seeing your cover. Sounds like you're already making great progress on technical side.; 28/9/11
Glynis said...: Susan, thanks!

Deniz, many thanks. I will bear that in mind!

Lisa, thanks, I am trying hard.

xx; 29/9/11
Missed Periods said...: Congratulations and best of luck on your chosen book path.; 1/10/11
Sharkbytes (TM) said...: I'm sure you will do great with this. Just get some support with the tech stuff if you need it. I think your book is a popular genre, so there are always potential customers.; 3/10/11
Theresa Milstein said...: Good luck on your publishing venture. It's not an easy one, but none of this is easy, is it?; 3/10/11
Talli Roland said...: Yay Glynis!

Have a great trip! See you on the other side.; 3/10/11
Amanda said...: congrats on your decision, glynis! wishing you the best of luck as you focus on your writing in the coming weeks...; 3/10/11
GigglesandGuns said...: Best of luck with Ripper!

Now enjoy that beautiful bundle of love.; 10/10/11
Ann Best said...: I'll host you whenever you're ready, Glynis.
Ann Best, Author of In the Mirror, A Memoir of Shattered Secrets; 19/10/11

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.