Sense of Smell and Other Stories2019

The power of the sense of smell as a trigger for memory is explored in the title story. An unexpected relationship on a Connecticut beach develops between two women who have lost their husbands in another story. A further story explores a disturbed adolescent boy's path to resolution.These are some of the themes in the eight short stories in this little book by novice writer Richard Newell, a retired physician with 'an incredible gift for writing and story-telling'."Beautifully written – I hope a novel will be next."Sylvia Whu."Loved the raunchy bit! Not cheesy at all."Erica Ling"Sensitive characterisation."Bartholomew B."These interesting and intriguing short stories show an incredible gift for writing and story-telling; the author is clearly proficient in the art and technique of both with a rich imagination and life experience. I got quite caught up in these stories and wanted for more."Editor's note