My name is Olga Núñez Miret and I am from Barcelona but have lived in the UK for over 20 years (yes, I’m that old!).
I am a doctor and my most recent job was as a Forensic Psychiatrist in the NHS (not exactly like the profilers in the movies, or anything to do with CSI either), but I have also completed a degree in American Literature at the University of Sussex (including a year abroad at Mount Holyoke College in Massachusetts) and a PhD on the Films of David Mamet. I was also teaching assistant whilst completing the PhD, mostly on Film courses. From the end of March 2014 I’m going to try and explore other avenues including dedicating more time to my writing, translating (other people’s books too), exploring and… who knows? I’ll keep you informed.
I can’t stop studying and I have recently finished a Distance Learning MSc on Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of Leicester.
I have loved reading and writing since she was a child. My father always says that even before I could read I’d always ask what any signs or writing meant.
I have written all kinds of things over the years: short stories (some now disappeared), novels, novellas and plays, in English, Spanish and Catalan. I’m pretty bad at poetry, so I leave that alone. Some of my writings have been edited into the trash bin, but a few are still available and sitting quietly waiting for their moment in the sun. (Or an e-reader, most likely). Due to the many distractions (studies, jobs, fitness, the Antiques Road show, cinema…) I have never fully dedicated myself to the business of writing, but after a minor health scare I decided that there is no time like now. Carpe diem!
My main love is fiction and I have tried a variety of genres (crime, family saga, para-normal, science-fiction…). Apart from reading and writing, I loves the cinema, the theater (modern, classic, musicals…), fitness classes (and more recently also yoga), walking, crochet, and owls.
My main aim is not to be boring and to entertain.
The first of my books to be published as e-book is ‘The Man Who Wasn’t There’ also available in Spanish version: ‘El hombre que nunca existió’.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009TWRT22
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009TWEGC8
I’ve published a novella also suitable for older YA with a bit of the paranormal, ‘Twin Evils?’ (‘Gemela Maldad’ in Spanish) and a romantic novella with three endings to choose from, ‘Click Me Happy!’ (in English and Spanish). To start 2014 I have published ‘Escaping Psychiatry’ (collecting three novellas I had previously published separately) in a single volume with an epilogue and also the Spanish version ‘Una vez psiquiatra…’. Both ‘Click Me Happy!’ and ‘Escaping Psychiatry’ area available in paper format in English and Spanish (and ‘Escaping…’ also available in Barnes & Noble, Kobo and the Apple Store). For more details of my writing you can check my amazon page:http://www.amazon.com/Olga-Núñez-Miret/e/B009UC58G0
For other formats of Escaping and Una vez psiquiatra:
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I try to update my website and it has samples of my writings, videos…
Or my Facebook author page where I post about other writers and interesting stuff (I hope!):
www.facebook.com/OlgaNunezMiret
I’m on Twitter but they suspend me often, so better try me somewhere else just in case:
@OlgaNM7
I have links to the books fixed on the page and get messages when I receive comments but come to visit me anywhere.
If you want to know why ‘Just Olga’ I’ve always asked my patients to call me Olga, rather than Doctor so and so. I remember a junior doctor who was training with me asking me why I did that and I told him that I knew I was a doctor and didn’t need other people to tell me that. So, for you too, ‘Just Olga’ will be more than fine.
Thanks for reading and I hope to see you around very often.
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Thanks for your interest. Sorry I didn’t reply before but it went into Spam and didn’t think to check there. I don’t have a newsletter yet. I’m considering it but so far haven’t gathered many people in the blog. I’m also technically not very savy and I realise I would need to set up a more complex service than what I have so far. I am considering getting some technical help but due to limited time haven’t got there yet…
I have a website:
http://www.OlgaNM.com (that has details of other contacts like facebook, Twitter). I’m also in Linkedin.
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Good info. Lucky me I recently found your website by accident (stumbleupon).
I’ve book marked it for later!
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I find you to be a very interesting person. I look forward to getting to know you better. You have a great blog.
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Thank you Vashti. I’ve been reading your fragments. Must catch up on more of your writing. I love your illustrations…I have guest authors as you’ve probably seen. I’d be happy to have you as a guest in the future if you’re interested….
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Hello! I wanted to tell you that I have nominated you to receive the “Versatile Blogger Award”, I hope you enjoy it. You can see the post in my page @ http://mysecretloveforyou.wordpress.com/2013/06/04/another-great-award-thank-you/
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Thank you. Gracias Marcela.
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de Nada Olga 🙂
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Hi Olga, you are a busy lady. Finally found you.
Cheers
Laurie.
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Running around everywhere me! Thanks Laurie!
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I just got Escaping Psychiatry for my Nook. I’m looking forward to reading it.
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Thanks Geneviene (I’ve just realised I’ve been misspelling it…). I hope you enjoy it. It’s the first one I’ve tried in Barnes and Noble but I might try with others when I have a chance….:)
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Hi Olga, thanks for visiting my blog and mentioning my post on Twitter. I have just bought your book and can’t wait to start reading. ~ Dennis
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Thanks Dennis. It’s very kind of you. I just like to tell stories. I hope it’s not too disappointing. And I love to share people’s content if I find it interesting.
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Hi Olga, thanks for the follow of my humble blog I really appreciate it. Your posts make me smile, you always undersell yourself! You answer a comment here claiming not be technically savvy yet your blog and it’s set up etc is amazing! Just a writer, forensic scientist etc … I for one will aim to create a similar showcase for my work as yours and thank you for the fine example.
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Thanks so much. My method (if there is a method to my madness) is to read and check other people’s work. Sometimes I see something and I think it’s a good idea and try and work out how to do it. There is always help on line although it does not always work (at least for me). People are very generous with their advice if one just asks. It’s also trial and error (scientific method par excellence). As it’s not a matter of life and death, one just tries something and if it doesn’t work, try the next thing. I’m pleased you enjoy my blog. I’m always pleased to find new blogs and share them too and will carry on checking and hope to see what new things you discover!
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Hi Olga, Just checking in. Thanks for all the retweets. Although, given your love of owls, should that be re-hoots?
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I’,m sure the owls are ventriloquists or know languages…Thanks Elaine! 😉
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Olga it is awesome to see you have published pieces in different languages. I’m definitely going to check them out. I need a new read anyways. Thanks!
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Thanks so much. I also do translations of other people’s work and I find it helps you get to know a text much better…I don’t stick to a specific genre but I hope you can find something you fancy. 🙂
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Tengo que agradecerle mucho por sus reseñas literarias y compartir con tan maravillosas historias, por ello, le he nominado a un premio de la blogósfera el Liebster Award puede leer sobre ello aquí http://yjrivas.wordpress.com/2014/09/23/nuestro-primer-ano/
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Muchas gracias Yorvis. Perdona pero he decidido convertirme en un blog libre de premios por una variedad de razones (aparte de porque tuve una temporada en que no tenía oportunidad de contestar a las invitaciones y encontrar destinatarios que no hubieran recibido ya el premio). Ahora normalmente lo que hago es hacer un post de vez en cuando compartiendo los blogs que más me gustan para darles difusión. Me apunto el tuyo, que es fascinante.
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Te comprendo muy bien, es una tarea ardua. De igual manera te agradezco mucho que compartas mi blog así como otros blog que son muy buenos. Un gran abrazo.
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Gracias! 🙂
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Thank you for visiting my humble blog and choosing to follow it! I have enjoyed exploring yours and your writing.
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Thanks so much. I’m sure I’ll keep visiting yours too. 🙂
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You are soooo talented! Bravo! ❤
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Thank you Cindy!
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As I continue to expand my know of all thing writing and learning, your tale inspired me this morning. I will seek to study abroad in Europe as a retiree. Thanks Olga, as I follow you and read your stories.
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Thanks so much. I hope I’ll continue to inspire you and I will also look forward to your posts.
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Thanks for the mention Ronovan. You’re a hero!
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Hello ‘Just Olga,’ so nice to meet you (and thank you for stopping by at my roughwighting blog). You have a fascinating bio. Our similarities? I now live in New England, not that far away from where you went to Mt. Holyoke. I’ve visited London several times and LOVE England. (My last name is from the Isle of Wight.) I have written ‘all kinds of things,’ also, but focus now on novels, some poetry, and the short short flashes I publish weekly on my blog. I’m following you and look forward to reading your posts!.
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It’s amazing how many people I’m coming across that on the surface couldn’t be further from each other but share so much. I’m not sure I’m settle yet with regards to what I write, probably it depends on the gods… I’ll keep visiting and hope to add you on to one of my posts when I can catch up…:)
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Hi Olga, you have a very interesting background and so much to share! My daughter studied in Spain and so this caught my eye right away! lovely blog!
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Thanks so much. All bloggers I’ve come across have fascinating backgrounds. Send regards to your daughter and thanks for the visit!
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sure please come visit me as well! I lived in Saudi for 16 years and have 9 kids! Would love to see you
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Thanks so much. I went to check your blog yesterday. What amazing experiences! I’ll come back to learn more.
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Thanks Olga
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You welcome!
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