Vicky Adin
Biography
I am a wife, mother of two, grandmother of four and an author (BA English, MA (Hons) Education).
In my life, I have been a stay-at-home mum, school library assistant, secretary, executive assistant, retailer, seamstress, embroiderer and tutor, local body politician, amateur thespian both on stage and behind the scenes, a professional conference organiser and now I can proudly say I’m an author.
I wonder where the next twenty years in my life will lead me?
I live on the North Shore of Auckland with my husband of over 40 years, within walking distance of the beach – my favourite place to walk, to think and to be at peace.
I love stage musicals, gardening, reading – mostly historical novels – and genealogy. I love horses and equestrian, used to ride, fell off once too often and no longer ride. I leave that to my granddaughter now.
I write as often as I can but not as often as I’d like. I do a lot of research. I like to know things. I also write short stories, poetry and blank verse.
I started writing seriously in 2007 after years of interest in New Zealand history and genealogy. I am a bit of an idealist at heart and weave family and history together, throwing in a bit of travel, some food and love, of course, love, and my stories come to life.
My next book is about Megan, a widow of 12 months who mysteriously receives her great-grandmother’s journal written a hundred years ago. She embarks on a journey to trace her family tree, discovering secrets and follows the footsteps of Isabel from Cornwall via Italy to New Zealand. This story will be the first of The PastFinders series.
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Smashwords book reviews by Vicky Adin
- The Indigo Kid
on July 12, 2012
I have read this book once before as a hard copy and enjoyed it then. Wren Harris has captured the voice of Charlie – alias Charlotte Mae Cromwell, aged 9 – to perfection. The little imp always seemed to be in trouble and misunderstood but through it all she wins hearts and minds, including the readers. The story is told through Charlie complete with all her naivety, tough background and mixed up words. Wren’s wry sense of humour comes across well. A good read.
- Accidental Hero
on July 12, 2012
This was such a quirky, funny read. Real laugh material. Wren's sense of humour rings loud and clear as we follow the hapless George as he gets into all sorts of difficulties he has no idea how to get out of. But there is always someone looking over his shoulder...
- Shadows in the Night
on July 12, 2012
Evans' knowledge of the Regency period of exceptional and the reader can be certain that every description is accurate. Follow Julia through all the ups and downs in her life. Sometime you can tut-tut at her choices, and sometimes worry about the danger she is in. The story moves along with an easy pace that keeps you turning pages.
- Lives Interrupted
on Sep. 05, 2012
The way the author changes point of view between the characters is a strength of this book. The name of the character appears before each section so you know who is speaking and how their life intersects with the others in the story. Some of the characters don't know one another but they are still affected because someone they do know, knows someone else. The descriptions, emotions and reactions are well handled and there is no happy ever after ending. The victims of the London bombings are damaged both physically and emotionally; the characters not injured by the bombing are damaged in other ways. Slowly they learn to move on. Its a powerful story.
The ending was too abrupt for my liking but it left me thinking, so effective. I came to the conclusion that it could end no other way leaving everything up in the air for each character to take control of their lives as they so wished.
