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JACQUELINE SMITH
"Writing is the painting of the voice." - Voltaire
BOOKS
THE TWO SEEINGS
Paranormal/Speculative
THE SCOTTISH WITCHFINDER
Historical Fiction
SLAVES OF MEN
& GODS
Thriller
Best in Fact and Fiction Category
AUDIOBOOK EDITION AVAILABLE HERE
IN THE FAMILY WAY
Family Saga
FRAGILITY
Collected Poems
2006-2021
ESSENTIAL EXPRESSIONS OF THE VITAL FORCE
Philosophy
MOSAIC
Prose & Poetry
INSPIRATION FROM THE COMMON WEALTH OF WRITERS
Tips & Advice from 12 International Writers
IN REVIEW
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On Inspiration from the Common Wealth of Writers -
"Jacqueline Smith has worked professionally and creatively to compile this collection of material which will be inspirational and supportive to any writers seeking insight into the writing process." LIZ NIVEN -Author of 'The Shard Box'
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On The Two Seeings -
"Fabulous story and really well written. I enjoyed it. It really is brilliant. "
RUBY MCCANN Author of Duke Street Rhapsody & other poems
“I enjoyed the descriptions of places and of the people’s experiences….really uplifting and mesmerising. The characters and settings are very convincing and believable, and the descriptive language is memorable …lovely.” Carol McKay, author of Ordinary Domestic
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On Slaves of Men and Gods
Obroni Tales - Book 1
Chick Lit Café Review:
In Slaves of Men and Gods, Jacqueline Smith explores Ghanaian culture through the eyes of Krisi Bodan, a headstrong fifteen-year-old. Containing important themes, unique characters and a compelling storyline, I found this story to be an incredible, well-written and captivating read! Slaves of Men and Gods: Obroni Tales – Book One by Jacqueline Smith is an arresting, enlightening novel. It weaves urgent themes into its compelling plot and comes highly recommended by Chick Lit Café.
On Slaves of Men and Gods
Obroni Tales - Book 1
“Smith’s writing is smooth, flawless...captivating…caught my attention in the first few lines and ends brilliantly.” BRIAN LUIGI ‘Time for Sale’
“I really enjoyed the book…Krisi is a good mix of feisty and vulnerable. There was intrigue from the start…I was kept guessing…interesting twist and reprise of danger towards the end.” CAROL McKAY 'Incunabulum’
“A gripping story with beautiful interweaving of Ghanaian culture and homeopathy anecdotes”
LOUISE AINSWORTH
“Smith carefully weaves similar issues across continents.’’ GRACE RHOOMES
IN REVIEW
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On Inspiration from the Common Wealth of Writers -
"Jacqueline Smith has worked professionally and creatively to compile this collection of material which will be inspirational and supportive to any writers seeking insight into the writing process." LIZ NIVEN -Author of 'The Shard Box'
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On Slaves of Men and Gods
Obroni Tales - Book 1
Chick Lit Café Review:
In Slaves of Men and Gods, Jacqueline Smith explores Ghanaian culture through the eyes of Krisi Bodan, a headstrong fifteen-year-old. Containing important themes, unique characters and a compelling storyline, I found this story to be an incredible, well-written and captivating read! Slaves of Men and Gods: Obroni Tales – Book One by Jacqueline Smith is an arresting, enlightening novel. It weaves urgent themes into its compelling plot and comes highly recommended by Chick Lit Café.
With vivid characters and vulnerably emotional writing, this tale about cultivating new roots is an authentic and wholly unique read." Full review at:
On The Two Seeings -
"Fabulous story and really well written. I enjoyed it. It really is brilliant. "
RUBY MCCANN Author of Sown Seeds & Spinning Souls
"The story of Morag's past lives was fascinating and had cultural significance. What I loved most about the book were the descriptions. The author described details stylistically and vividly. It was almost as if I was standing in the past and observing everything that was going on. The transition from Morag's present story to the first, second, and third chronicle was well-paced.
The book was very thrilling and I enjoyed every...aspect. The characters were well-developed. The storyline was compelling and enlightening. The book also had action and the elements of surprise and suspense.
The book was professionally edited. It was unique and engaging. I'm therefore rating this book 4 out of 4 stars."
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THE SCOTTISH WITCHFINDER
‘The Scottish Witchfinder has a strong narrative line with moments of tension which keep the reader interested. It has a fascinating glimpse into 17th century Scotland and its struggle with witchcraft, Covenanters, slavery and people-trafficking. All of these topics and themes are realised in the 21st century story also. I like the way the similar themes cross the centuries and are examined in their own time frame.’
Liz Niven, award winning author of ‘The Shard Box’
"Some absolutely lovely descriptive writing. I was on that ship that rolled and crashed near Orkney. And there are a couple of beautifully written passages about the island of Davaar and Janet's first impression of Jamaica. Really high quality, literary work." –Carol MacKay - Author of 'Incunabulum'
”Janet Douglas’s 17th century voice sings while her 21st century counterpart, Mercy, dances as only Caribbean’s can do. With rhythm and flow, the language and detail carries convincingly across time and place” William Letford (Poet) author of ‘Dirt’
"A powerful read that’s both engaging and poignant. In Slaves of Men and Gods, Smith provides a gem of a page-turner and a fine start to (her) Obroni Tales series."
Full review at Book Viral.com
"Slaves of Men and Gods is well-written and fast-paced. The compelling plot and lively characters are well thought out and the story moves quickly, keeping the reader interested from beginning to end. This exciting novel is filled with interwoven twists, turns, and intrigue. I enjoyed the smooth flow of the story as it makes for a relaxing read, also learning about the culture of the people living in Ghana and their way of life – both of which are well described and informative."
Best in Fact and Fiction Category
4/4 stars
5/5 stars
The Two Seeings by Jacqueline Smith
Author Jacqueline Smith has crafted a highly enjoyable work that seamlessly blends paranormal elements into a speculative and believable drama about influences from other planes, past and present, living and beyond. One of the standout features for me was the work that Smith puts into character and dialogue, as Morag leaps off the page immediately and inserts herself into your life like a lifelong friend who is dying to tell you her business. This is instantly warming and opens the gates to getting to know so many other people that Morag meets (or experiences again from past lives) on her journey. I found the dialogue work was especially helpful in distinguishing these different characters as well as moving the plot forward smoothly. Fans of metaphysical work mixed with witty modern drama are sure to adore The Two Seeings, and I would highly recommend it as an engrossing novel that’s sure to put a smile on your face.
Reviewed by K.C. Finn for Readers’ Favorite See the ReadersFavourite review HERE
IN THE FAMILY WAY
“In the Family Way by Jacqueline Smith is a literary fiction novel set over 90 years, culminating in the 1920s and follows Mary Maguire, a fatherless girl raised by her grandmother to be Catholic. Mary faces a life-changing dilemma and chooses to fight back by joining Cumann Na mBan, a women’s nationalist organization. Her journey takes her across the Atlantic to America, and then to Ireland, where she seeks to reconnect with her roots and discover her true identity. The novel explores themes of family, resilience, and the search for belonging.
Smith expertly weaves historical detail into the narrative, immersing readers in the political and social struggles of famine-suffering Ireland of the 1800's, WWI, then 1920s America, Glasgow, and Ireland, as readers embark on Mary’s family journey.
Mary's close narrative perspective is rich and multifaceted, capturing her inner strength, vulnerability, and determination as she navigates a world that often limits women’s choices. This is articulated well through dynamic dialogue and brilliant thought presentation when she is expected to make some very difficult choices indeed. In a novel rooted in its Gaelic heritage, Jacqueline Smith’s writing is suitably lyrical describing the gorgeous countries that Mary visits, yet grounded in the gritty, realistic dialogue of the time. This realism makes the story both intimate and expansive as Mary’s journey unfolds and she sees more of the world and learns from her experiences as her perspective changes and matures. The exploration of themes like identity, family, and heritage is tenderly woven into the plot and comes out naturally in dialogue and dramatic exchanges, offering important lessons on self-discovery that just make readers adore Mary all the more, but also help them reflect on where we’ve come from historically as human beings. Overall, In the Family Way is a deeply moving and interesting drama that I would recommend to fans of historical fiction.
KC.Finn Reader's Favourite
Lots of interesting historical events there and Smith's given a real sense of a family’s continuous struggle over several generations.”
Lesley Bathgate
“I thoroughly enjoyed Smith’s book. It was fantastic! So well done and well written. I was immensely impressed with her historical research and the characters created.”
Chelsea Burdock
“Smith’s writing is smooth, flawless...captivating…caught my attention in the first few lines and ends brilliantly.” BRIAN LUIGI ‘Time for Sale’
“A gripping story with beautiful interweaving of Ghanaian culture and homeopathy anecdotes”
LOUISE AINSWORTH
“Smith carefully weaves similar issues across continents.’’ GRACE RHOOMES
BIO
Having published several poems and short stories in previous years and a poetry collection, ‘Muted Hellion’ in 2007,Jacqueline began 'The Two Seeings' novel in 2008. She also embarked on the Creative Writing MLitt at Glasgow University in 2009. In 2010 she ran Poetry@The Ivory and was later Chair of the Scottish Writers Centre. In January 2012, she had a Scots ballad published in the Long Poem Magazine entitled ‘Dumbie & the Devil’, which tells the true story of Janet Douglas, a Scottish witchfinder. Later that year Jacqueline graduated from the MLitt.
Jacqueline also runs a private practice as an health & wellbeing consultant and certified professional homeopath for over twenty five years. She was Coordinator for the Ghana Homeopathy Project from 2014-17 and is now Chair of UK charity, Homeopathy in Africa which administers GHP.
In 2013, Pothole Press published ‘Inspiration from the Common Wealth of Writers’ based on Ivory author interviews as an e-book, and in 2015 it was published in print by Fleming Publications, as was The Scottish Witchfinder in 2018.
Also that year 'The Two Seeings' was published with the Independent Publishing Network (IPN).
Jacqueline has before and since had several articles published in various mag and e-zines including Hpathy.com
In April 2020, 'Slaves of Men and Gods', the first novel in the YA Obroni Tales Trilogy.
A year later in 2021 Jacqueline also published 'Fragility - Collected Poems 2006-2021' and 'Mosaic-Prose & Poetry', also with IPN. Her newest novel, In the Family Way (2023) is out now!
CONTACT
For any inquiries, please contact Jacqueline Smith:
Tel: +44(0)7901147702 wordsmith.jacqueline(at)gmail.com
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