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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I have completed 3 novel length mystery/thriller stories which are unpublished.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 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.

favourite books

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A Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian by Marina Lewycka
The Remoseful Day by Colin Dexter
The Eco by Minette Walters
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

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Lurking in the Shadows

Olga Segal

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


Imagine you are a successful scientist who is trying to get over the loss of a husband and son. You are plagued by reoccurring visions of a child being locked up in a chicken coop. What sort of a person would lock up a child you ask? How would you like to have some unknown person taking photos of you and mail them to you? These were taken secretly while you were enjoying an outing in the park with your niece? These photos keep turning up and you know someone is watching you and waiting. This is my story.
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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I wrote 10 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

I wrote 32 days ago

Hi This is a gripping story. Well rounded interesting characters. My only negative is that her parents are described as attractive people. I would think that a child/teenager would only thing of their parents in terms of old fashioned or working too much, etc. Otherwise all good. Backed. Thanks... view book

I wrote 94 days ago

Hi Just finished chapter 11. Very funny. view book

I wrote 94 days ago

Hi An entertaining read. I have read to the end of chapter 3 so far. Some comments. You have mixed up Ann with Helen when you say Ann entered her room when it was Helen. Cheers Olga view book

I wrote 128 days ago

Hi I have only read the first chapter as my time is short. You write well. An enjoyable story. I like the MC. She's has a tough exterior but under this is full of flaws and insecurities. I think that you could strengthen the first chapter. I would suggest you move or cut the first paragraph. Th... view book

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