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My original four novels were published under my then pen-name
Janis Pegrum-Smith.
They available in the UK and internationally via
Amazon Kindle
(included in Kindle Unlimited)
We are hoping to rerelease them in paperback in 2027
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I am currently working on a new novel…
MORE THAN GOLD
A KLONDIKE ADVENTURE
In the relentless summer heat of 1897 Lars Niklasson is far too busy nursing a broken heart to pay much mind to the headlines of a gold strike in the North
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In the relentless summer heat of 1897 Lars Niklasson is far too busy nursing a broken heart to pay much mind to the headlines of a gold strike in the North, or the accompanying gold rush “fever” igniting New York around him. It does give him an idea for a little white lie though; the only trouble with little white lies is they generally have a tendency to snowball. Before Lars knows it he is being bundled onto a train to shoot this spectacle for his father’s photographic business. Alaska bound, the race is on to reach the Yukon before “freeze-up” and Lars is now a part of this surging mass migration north, even though he is wholly unprepared for the countless perils on the arduous journey ahead of him. Life and death situations soon become a daily occurrence on the trail to the newly established, golden city of Dawson, but for those who manage to make it through the treacherous thousand miles to their destination the adventure has only just begun. Trapped on the rim of the Arctic Circle, all the gold in the world is completely worthless when there is nothing to buy, nothing to eat!
Klondike kings and queens, Vikings, adventure, love, enmity and murder quickly transform the “greenhorn” into a “sourdough” in a world where no one and nothing is what it seems – and where Lars finds himself on trial for his life…
REVIEWS:
“It is always a pleasure to read a book based in the Klondike during the gold rush that is rooted in realistic portrayals and the true conditions that existed. Usually, those interested in this time period, must study the diaries and documents of the time. Janis Pegrum Smith has done this for you and produced compelling characters and scenarios that will stay with you long after you’ve finished the book.”
Laura Mann Executive Director – Dawson City Museum
“I particularly enjoyed that the story focused on a Swedish immigrant, which added colour and cultural texture to the plot. Lars is a well-chosen protagonist with many unique characteristics that make it fascinating to follow his path. He is not the usual hero and macho you’d expect in a novel about Alaska and he is accompanied by a great set of supporting characters.
With careful detail and atmospheric writing, the author paints a great picture of the journey to Alaska and then the life in the hostile environment, which refers not just to the forces of nature but also to the natives and the life and attitudes of the explorers. The events that unfold during a hard winter are vividly shown and made for some fascinating and captivating reading. With a hint of Jack London’s adventure writing, realistic settings and characters and a great idea and a little love story at its heart, this is a very rewarding and gripping read in a wonderfully understated way. An adventure story, a coming of age story, a love story and great historical fiction.”
Historical Novel Society Review – Editor’s Choice 2013
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READ – MORE THAN GOLD
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THE BOOK ARK I –
BLACK ON WHITE
Do you believe in the Realms of Fiction?… Imagine an alternate universe where every book you have ever read, every story ever told, really exists, these are the Realms of Fiction. Librarians from our Realms of Fact have known of its existence for generations and have been its protectors.
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Do you believe in the Realms of Fiction? Imagine an alternate universe where every book you have ever read, every story ever told, really exists, these are the Realms of Fiction. Librarians from our Realms of Fact have known of its existence for generations and have been its protectors.
Imagine an alternate universe where every book you have ever read, every story ever told, really exists, these are the Realms of Fiction. Librarians from our Realms of Fact have known of its existence for generations and have been its protectors. It is in constant danger of falling back into the Scribing Wars of old with the creatures from the Realms of Fantasy, and modern challenges now seek to destroy this fragile place… This is the world of The Book Ark Series, every reader’s ultimate fantasy!
“In this author’s talented gift for story-telling, Roald Dahl’s magical tales and Phillip Pullman’s believable alternative existences have met a very serious rival… The Book Ark is destined to become a long-lasting classic to treasure”
Helen Hollick author of the Captain Jesamiah Acorne Novels
Bookworm and technophobe Joshua Ridley desperately needs an escape from his misandrist female relatives, inheriting his deceased grandfather’s floating bookshop could prove to be the perfect solution. Running away to Cambridge, he seeks a complete change of lifestyle, but not the complete change of reality he stumbles upon.
Plunged into the alternate universe of the Realms of Fiction, where every book that has ever been written is a reality, Josh soon discovers that his grandfather might not be dead after all. In his search for the truth he has to learn on his feet in this world of book characters, librarian guardians, and malevolent creatures from the Realms of Fantasy, who are eager to reignite the ancient scribing wars.
The stakes are high as Josh sets off with newly found friends on a quest across the realms in the hope of finding his beloved grandfather.
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READ – THE BOOK ARK I (
Black on White
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– THE BOOK ARK II –
CHILDREN OF THE UNIVERSE
Do you believe in the Realms of Fiction? Does every book ever written truly exist out there in the alternate universe known as the Realms of Fiction?
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Do you believe in the Realms of Fiction?
Does every book ever written truly exist out there in the alternate universe known as the Realms of Fiction?
Is Josh’s grandfather really the leader of a secret force of librarians who safeguard the Realms of Fiction from The Realms of Fantasy?
Is Josh’s evil grandmother actually in league with King Oberon the King of the Fairies and his minions?
Or is the psychiatrist right, was it all just in Josh’s head after all… ?
“… none of us are unique, special, better, or worse, for we are all merely children of the universe. That is all you need to know; and when you have grasped what I have said fully – when you can hear the heartbeat of the universe beating in time with your own – then, and only then, will you truly understand. Then and only then will you be worthy…”
REVIEWS:
“The first in the series was good – and it can be hard for an author to ensure that the second in a series matches the first… no problem here though! The Book Ark II is fast paced, exciting, nail biting – and brilliant good fun. AND for the icing on the cake … its even better then the first book! ” (Helen Hollick – Author of The Pendragon’s Banner Series; Harold the King and The Sea Witch Series)
“… with elements of everything from quantum theory to an almost Harry Potter vibe. Very unusual and delightful. Great to read something so imaginative, good natured and different.” (The Spectral Times)
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READ – THE BOOK ARK II
(Children of the Universe)
– MARIGOLDS IN HER HANDS –
A ROMANCE
Art Callow’s romantic ideas of becoming a lady gardener do not quite meet up with the reality of working for her new boss, the handsome but moody Joel Marston…
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Art Callow’s romantic ideas of becoming a lady gardener do not quite meet up with the reality of working for her new boss, the handsome but moody Joel Marston. Joel is extremely angry at being coerced into giving her the post by his domineering industrialist father, who sees it as a possible route back to Art’s mother, “the one that got away”. Joel’s previous experiences with women have left him bitter and resentful, so he sets out to make the job impossible, in the hope Art will be forced to resign. Joel does not account for Art’s dogged determination and the harder he makes things for her, the more she rises to the challenge. As romance sparks anew between their parents, Joel and Art begin to discover a mutual respect for one another. Haunted by his past, Joel struggles with his feelings for the dynamic Art, but will his ghosts release him to love again… Set amongst the wild seascape of North Norfolk in the 1990s, warmth and nostalgia flow endlessly from this compelling romance.
“Marigolds In Her Hands ticks all the romance boxes very nicely indeed…” (Helen Hollick – Author
The Pendragon’s Banner Series
;
Harold the King
and
The Sea Witch Series
)
READ LESS.
READ – MARIGOLDS IN HER HANDS
THE BEST IS YET TO COME…
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