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Sally Saylor De Smet

Sally Saylor De Smet

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I suppose you could say I was that shy little kid that spent a lot of time in my room dreaming, drawing, and writing. My father told me at a young age that I should be a psychologist because of my listening skills and curiosity. He passed away right after I finished high school but I never forgot his advice. Literature and writing called me, but my stories all have a psychological component. My goal is to weave psychology and fiction into a compelling narrative.

Pages in the Wind, my first novel, is a thriller. It has been endorsed by the psychiatric community as a great read for those interested in human emotion and surviving under seemingly impossible conditions. The novel received first place in the Quill Book Awards among other awards and has been well received by peers and most importantly, readers.

Through the eyes of a young girl, I take you into her life, exploring a maze of family secrets and abuse. Why? To find out why she killed her father. You’ll be taken through twists and turns, clues and lies, sifting through the wreckage of a life tainted by secrets. The character, Emily Quinn, dares you to understand her and to walk into her world. I don’t think you’ll be able to stop thinking about the book even after you’ve finished the story.

Talking about myself is not something I like to do. I’m more interested in you. If you decide to read any of my books, it would be my honor to hear from you. What did you get from the book? Did you identify with any of the characters?

Writing is an emotional experience for me, and there is always a little (or a lot) of me in my characters. When I started this writing journey, I told myself if one person was touched by the story…it would all be worth it.

 

Gimme-Jimmy

Gimme-Jimmy

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Story Behind The Book

I've always been interested in how trauma or abuse can impact identity. I researched the book for two years because I wanted the psychology to line up with what the young woman went through in exploring a horrific and disturbing past.

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<p><strong>“</strong>This is a mystery book about a family wrecked by violence, secrets, cruelty and tragedy. All of this contributed to Emily Quinn, a beautiful young woman, landing in prison for the murder of her sadistic father. She suffers anxiety, depression, and amnesia for key periods in her life. The prison psychiatrist is a compassionate combination of “Sigmund Freud, Dick Tracy, and the Pink Panther” who uses his superb skills to discover and evaluate an astonishing chain of events. The saga will keep readers glued to this clear, well-written, and surprising narrative. I recommend this gem to all interested in mental problems, human emotions, and survival under seemingly impossible conditions.”</p> <p><strong>—Rodrigo A. Munoz, M.D. Professor of Psychiatry, U.C. San Diego—President of the American Psychiatric Association 1998-1999</strong></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><em>“Pages in the Wind</em> is one of those novels that had me guessing all the time. The author skillfully weaves a complex story entwining a web of family secrets that unfold into horrendous events. With many twists and turns, something unpredictable in the story would be revealed and kept me wanting to read on, right to the end. If you like psychological dramas, full of suspense, this is the book to read.”</p> <p><strong>—Linda Payne Smith, Creative Writing Instructor and Author of <em>Tin Tubs and Hollyhocks.</em></strong></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>“I thought I was watching a movie! The author’s imaginative descriptive words paint a picture of the characters and each scene. The psychological thriller is a real page-turner. A novel you will not want to put down and will want to read more than once as it fully grips you.”<strong>—Regina J. Farmer, Director, Los Angeles News Group, Digital First Media</strong></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>“<em>Pages in the Wind</em> is one of those rare books that grabs you on the first page and doesn’t let go until long after you’ve finished reading. It is a remarkable debut novel by an obviously talented storyteller. We can expect more good reads from Sally Saylor De Smet.”<strong>—Jim Lichatowich, Author of <em>Salmon Without Rivers,</em> <em>Salmon People</em>, and <em>Place.</em></strong></p> <p> </p>