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Greg Smith

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I'm an Australian-born author who spent most of my working life as a graphic designer and art director in the publishing industry. After all those years helping other people tell their stories visually, I eventually decided it was time to tell a few of my own.

I write crime, military action, political suspense, and historical adventure. My stories tend to have a few things in common: complicated characters, places that feel real, secrets that don't want to stay buried, and people who find themselves in situations they never expected.

The Kramer & Shadow Crime Series grew out of something I discovered while researching The Pits—just how widespread the brutal world of dog fighting really is. What began as a story about that hidden world eventua
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Greg Smith I have to be perfectly honest and say that, to date, I have NEVER suffered from writer's block. My problem, actually, has been the very opposite—a far…moreI have to be perfectly honest and say that, to date, I have NEVER suffered from writer's block. My problem, actually, has been the very opposite—a far too active imagination, and fingers that cannot type quick enough.(less)
Greg Smith For me, personally, that would mean being able to project my imagination onto 'paper', to turn my thoughts and mental images into something tangible s…moreFor me, personally, that would mean being able to project my imagination onto 'paper', to turn my thoughts and mental images into something tangible so that, hopefully, others may can enjoy, see, and feel that part of me that otherwise lays hidden.(less)
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BOOK ONE IS OUT

Book One of The Archer's Diary, a 2-book set and my first foray into historical fiction, is available on Amazon and most reputable online bookstores under my pen name, Liam Cadoc.

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A very unique and fascinating take on Robin Hood.

As historical fiction goes, one of my favorite genres, The Archer's Diary is one of the more unique additions to the genre. What i Read more of this blog post »
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