The Old Mill

About the Book

Bored with just sitting, Rachael wandered off aimlessly toward the undergrowth behind them. Something caught her eye through the bushes. She ducked under a branch and stepped into another clearing. She saw what appeared to be an old mill or factory, on the other side of the clearing It was old and dilapidated, obviously not used anymore. It was quite a large building. There was no paint left on the old weatherboards. An old sign hung by only one nail above the door, and most of the writing had faded over time so much that it was indistinguishable now. A weird feeling washed over her as she drew nearer. She shivered involuntarily then stopped for a few seconds, but then felt compelled to go on until she was standing in front of the old wooden door, scarred with time. Her fingers tingled with anticipation as she struggled to open it. Rachael was always a curious person, sometimes too curious for her own good. The door had obviously not been opened for a very, long time, but it eventually gave way, groaning resentfully, as she forced it open.

About the Author

My name is Sheryl Grant and I am a wife, mother and grandmother. I live in the hunter valley of NSW where the best wine in Australia is grown. Gardening is one of my greatest loves. I spend nearly every daylight hour out in it. I have other hobbies as well that I try to find time for, but writing is always on my mind, even in the garden. Many ideas are born there. I love writing short stories, but I shy away from heavy novels. I love watching kids faces light up when they are either listening, or reading a good story. That’s what inspires me to keep writing. The first book that I had published was about my grandmother, who was quite a character. She told me stories about her family as they were growing up [including my father], so that’s when I decided to have a go at writing short stories. I completed a writer’s course and I was on my way. I found it surprisingly easy to write for kids because they don’t care about reality and facts like adults do. Your imagination can run wild and create any world you like for kids and they love it. I do hope you enjoy my books and continue bringing a little sunshine into a child’s life with them.