Meet the Author - Rosemary Smith

Victorian Romantic Suspense Novellas by Rosemary Smith

These seven novellas, set in Victorian times by Rosemary Smith, are published on Kindle by Endeavour Press.

Each story contains romance, mystery, old houses, the sea, weddings, and a handsome hero. All the ingredients to create a page turning story.

They are set in Cornwall, Devon, Wales & Yorkshire. Rosemary has visited all the locations in her books, and lives in Devon.

Rosemary didn't start writing until she was 56 years old, and has never looked back after her first novella being accepted by DC Thomson. She has a lively imagination, and particularly loves the Victorian Era, feeling a great affinity with the gentry and old houses of that period. She does a lot of research on clothes especially, which she really enjoys.

Selecting names for characters and houses are particularly enjoyable. And Rosemary works her stories around titles she picks, and always knows how a story is going to end!

Born in Finchley in London in 1946, her family moved to Devon near the sea in 1959. Rosemary says she always thinks of Devon as home.

There is another book in the offing very soon, titled 'Love, Tears & Roses'
 

Another romantic mystery, but set in WW1 & 2009 on Exmoor.
 

Thanking Nikki for having her on the blog Rosemary hopes you will enjoy at least one of her stories.
 

All available on Kindle from Amazon

Meet the Author - June Moonbridge

June was born in June and she always loved the moon. She comes from Slovenia, a country which got its independence almost three decades ago.

She studied economics, and quickly realised she hated it. Afterwards, she found herself working in a mainly male-dominated businesses; at first in automotive and later steel products. She can choose the best steel for your project, but don't, please don't, ask her which lipstick brand you should use.

She started to write in high school and was criticised by her teacher. Stubborn as she is, that didn't stop her. Under different pen names, she had stories published in magazines, and then went on to publish three books.

After having two children, and learning that her second child has autism, she married their father and carried on working. Work and family life left her with little free time. But the desire to write didn't die. When life somehow sorted itself out, she decided to write a novel in English and her first submissions were rejected…

For what happened then, re-read the third paragraph, second sentence above...

All that the Heart Desires by June Moonbridge

At twenty-five, Desire Hart has experienced enough grief for a lifetime.

Changing everything in her life - her identity, her hometown and her country of residence, Desire is determined that nothing will prevent her achieving from finding her missing son. Not even love.

On a spring evening, she meets the golden boy of F1 racing, Lorcan Shore, and finds herself falling for him. Struggling to suppress her feelings, she realises he could help her get closer to the child she believes is her long lost son.

But nothing goes according to plan. Her identity is revealed by the press, Lorcan has a terrifying accident, and the trail to her son finishes in another dead end. So Desire does what she does best - she runs away.

Set against the glamorous backdrops of Monaco, Paris and Nice, ‘All That the Heart Desires’ mixes romance and mystery as Desire struggles to come to terms with her past.

Will she allow herself to accept love into her life again?

Don Robinson: The Story of a High Flier by David Fowler

Don Robinson is a remarkable man. Who has done many remarkable things. Don is a self-made businessman, entrepreneur and philanthropist. Born in Batley, West Yorkshire he moved to Scarborough aged ten. Don left school aged fourteen and played professional rugby and other sports. After he had completed his national service he rented a small part of Scarborough beach and installed trampolines for use to members of the public. This was very successful and lead him to setting up sites throughout the country and also hiring and selling trampolines. He then moved on to have a number of very successful businesses and tourist attractions, like Scarborough Zoo and Water Scene. Many more tourist attractions where to follow not only in Scarborough, but throughout the UK and abroad too.

Don launched a radio station aboard a ship in the 1960's. He was responsible for the first direct charter flights from England to Las Vegas. He was a successful wrestling promoter and wrestler. He became chairman of Scarborough Football Club and then Hull City Football Club and President of Scarborough Cricket Club. Don also was a committee member of the Variety Club of Great Britain and he was a director at Yorkshire Television.

Don also found the time to become a Scarborough Borough Councillor and own the Royal Opera House in his adopted home town too. He also managed to bring Little Richard to perform at Bridlington Spa and at that very same gig a then unknown Robert Palmer performed in a supporting band. I could go on, and on and list all he has achieved! Don Robinson is an amazing and inspiring man. This book is a fascinating read.

I had a huge personal interest in reading this book. I am related to Don Robinson. I am the eldest granddaughter of Joan Milner, nee Robinson. We spent many childhood holidays with her at Auntie May and Uncle Joe's house in Scarborough, Don Robinson's parents, until my grandparents moved to Scarborough themselves in 1985. We were very lucky to be able to go often to a lot of the tourist attractions that Don owned in Scarborough. Many happy occasions spent with family at these locations, like Water Scene, going down the enormous water slide with my gran! My gran also cared for Joe during his final days at her home. My grandma herself passed away in 2011 and I am left with many happy memories of our time in Scarborough. Don Robinson is a huge part of Scarborough's history.

Don Robinson has a wonderful story to tell and I think it would be fantastic for it to be told and brought to life in film. I would very much like to see Don Robinson's wonderful story go into production and be brought to the big screen. The book gives a lot of information and although it does repeat itself sometimes, the author David Fowler has really done his research.

Diary of A Stressed Out Mother: 'Bedlam' by Nicola Kelsall

A warm, witty read about a 'stressed out mother' of four Dora, who encounters some hilarious and laugh out loud calamities all in the name of 'responsibility' and 'family life' The book is set out in a diary blog form which makes it have a nice fast flow and gives it a lively pace. With lots of colourful characters, sharp wit and a silly sense of humour, this book is an hilarious read.