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Gary Smith

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I've always loved superheroes and been fascinated by the idea of having special powers. Over the years I've put the assorted trivia in my head to good use, writing for the Big Glasgow Comic Page and Comic Book Resources, and teaching classes on Marvel Comics.

For younger readers, The Supervillain Next Door is a madcap romp which follows a boy who's just made a big discovery - his grumpy old neighbour is really a grumpy old supervillain! The Crazy Christmas Job Swap follows Santa and the Tooth Fairy as they take part in a gift-giving contest, causing chaos wherever they go! A Time for Heroes is a time-twisting adventure that sees a young boy team up with his future selves to fight evil space pirates!

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Gary Smith I'm currently working on the sequel to 'Unsaid things', which will hopefully work equally well as a standalone novel and as part of the larger series.…moreI'm currently working on the sequel to 'Unsaid things', which will hopefully work equally well as a standalone novel and as part of the larger series. This book concerns Lauren, a minor character from 'Unsaid things' with the power of enhanced memory recall. The tone of this novel is rather different from my last book and I'm excited by the way it's developing thus far. (less)
Gary Smith The inspiration for 'Unsaid Things' primarily came from thinking about the disconnect between how people think and how they act. The face they show to…moreThe inspiration for 'Unsaid Things' primarily came from thinking about the disconnect between how people think and how they act. The face they show to the world may not represent what they really think or feel and I was interested in what would happen if someone no longer had this option - if they had no option but to be themselves, for better or worse.

Having the main character be a teenage boy seemed a natural progression when considering who would have thoughts they would not want to share with the wider world!! (less)
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Unsaid things

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Best Left Forgotten

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It's been a long wait but I'm so pleased to announce that on the 14th of November, The Supervillain Next Door: World's Most Wanted will be released in paperback and ebook formats.

The book picks up immediately after the cliffhanger ending of The Supervillain Next Door, bringing new danger for Steve and his friends, and a glimpse into the secrets of Bridgeton 's superpowered past! Trust no-one...

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