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Hi

I've had 2 short stories published by Australian women's magazines
2 short pieces published by City Weekly (had a name change to 9 to 5). This weekly has folded due to the financial climate.
1 computer book written specifically for the employees of a large Sydney based company
I write a monthly newsletter emailed to our pharmacy club members.
I was accepted by an American agent in late 2005 but she closed her agency due to ill health before she was able to place my story.
I have completed 3 novel length mystery/thriller stories which are unpublished.
Another 2 novel length stories are on half. One is a chick lit and the other a mystery. I am working on a fantasy at the moment. I thought mystery was my thing but I'm enjoying writing fantasy. I'm up to page 205 of my fantasy story and loving it.
I live in Sydney Australia and manage a busy city pharmacy with my husband.
I can't imagine not writing as I think about it all the time.
My wish is to keep writing until my last breath.
You can reach me at olga33999@yahoo.com.au
No need to ask about swaping reads. If you comment on my story I will certainly do the same for you.

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The Remoseful Day by Colin Dexter
The Eco by Minette Walters
The Dovekeepers by Alice Hoffman
and many more too numerous to list

Also I have a small recommended reads list below:
Dudes Down Under by Suzannah Burke
Faust's Butterfly by William Holt
Saffire Drake and the Three Keys by Sana Raeburn
A Fine Line A Balance to Survive by Lisa WB
The Last Dream by Helen Miller
Breath of Africa by Jane Bwye

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Lurking in the Shadows

Olga Segal

Someone's been taking photos of Stephani Robbins and keeps mailing them to her.


A successful scientist, Stephani Robbins, is trying to get over the loss of her husband and son but she is plagued by reoccurring visions of a child being locked up in a chicken coop. Photos that were taken without Stephani's knowledge while she was enjoying an outing with her niece show up in the mail. These photos keep coming. Someone is watching and waiting. That someone kidnaps Stephani. Will she be found dead or alive?

Story completed. 80,000 words
Lurking in the Shadows was nominated for an award in Oct/Nov 2009. I came runner up and I'm very grateful for that.
http://www.campanella-awards.webs.com/nominees.html

I'm happy to do swap reads.
I will get to anyone who has commented on my story. I always return reads.
Thanks to Bradley Wind for the cover art.

 

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Hi there - just extending the hand of friendship. I'm still fairly....

Sharda D wrote 7 days ago

Dear olga, thanks so much for keeping Mr Unusually's Circus of Dream....

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I wrote 37 days ago

Hi I read 5 chapters and enjoyed each one. Great editing and writing. This grabs the reader by the throat from the first sentence. Characters are well drawn. This would make a great movie. One editing nit: Chapt 5 'I don't understand. Doesn't be (he) want me....' I have given you five stars fo... view book

I wrote 57 days ago

Hi Very original. This pulls the reader in with its no holds barred human awfulness at its worst. Great descriptions and writing. I kept hoping that Rodney would be killed somehow instead of the children. Just a little nit: 'I can't read the title, but who's in no position...' The who refers to ... view book

I wrote 80 days ago

Hi I've read 3 chapters. This is a great story. I did get confused when we were with her as the soil fell onto her face, etc and then she thinks back to the past happenings. I think you need a sign post to tell the reader are we in present tense or past tense. E.g. She remembered..... then at the... view book

I wrote 84 days ago

Hi A truly engrossing story. I have been to Africa only for a few short weeks. You write in such a way that makes the Mau Mau revolt ensuing turmoil interesting and frightening at the same time. Just a few little nits which are below: Chapt. 1 "warped fram groaned..." This gives it a human feel... view book

I wrote 117 days ago

Hi After reading the first chapter I realised I have already commented on your story. Still a gripping story. All the best with this. You are still on my shelf. Olga view book

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