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Samantha Grosser

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Historical fiction author Samantha Grosser originally hails from England, but now lives on the sunny Northern Beaches of Sydney with her husband, son and a very small dog called Livvy.

Combining a lifelong love of history with a compulsion to write that dates from childhood, Samantha is now bringing her passion for telling stories to the world.

Samantha has an Honours Degree in English Literature and taught English for many years in Asia and Australia. She is the author of wartime dramas Another Time and Place, The Officer’s Affair, and Out of the Ashes, as well as the literary historical novel The King James Men

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Samantha Grosser The answer to this one varies. An inability to put words on the page can stem from a number of sources - it might just be due to tiredness or the stre…moreThe answer to this one varies. An inability to put words on the page can stem from a number of sources - it might just be due to tiredness or the stresses of life, or it may be that the novel has taken a turn I didn't foresee which has left me uncertain where to go next.

Generally speaking, I just try to write through it. Even when I know what I'm writing isn't good, often it will eventually start to flow again. Sometimes though, I just take a break from it: a walk, a nap, some yoga, a movie, depending on how I feel. And I usually find that the next time I sit down to write, the words are a little easier to find.(less)
Samantha Grosser Read, read, read. Write, write, write. And do it because you love it.
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Another Time and Place (Ech...

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The Officer's Affair: A Nov...

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The Last Goodbye

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Shakespeare's Witch

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Out of the Ashes

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World War Woos, Recording Woes, and a New Start

Hello again from Sydney, where the rain has finally started to abate. Today is the first truly sunny day in a long while, and I celebrated with a walk this morning along the river nearby. It’s amazing how much a blue sky lifts the spirits!


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“her spirit began to falter, caught between two worlds.”
Samantha Grosser, Shakespeare's Witch

“She was aware of it all, a place of magic even in the silent evening dark, and she allowed her breathing to soften, opening herself up to the promise of the night. Then, when she sensed that the others were ready behind her, she turned around to face them. A single candle flickered lightly on the small table they had placed centre stage,”
Samantha Grosser, Shakespeare's Witch

“When does infidelity begin, Rachel wondered as she crossed the park at lunch time on her way for the afternoon shift at work. Does it start with a word? A look? A touch? When does it become too late to remain a faithful wife?”
Samantha Grosser, The Officer's Affair

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