Sylvia Mayall

Sylvia was born in Salford and educated in Manchester. She had always had a desire to travel so after training in nursing (SRN, RSCN & SCM) she worked primarily with children with Government Agencies, private organisations in Zambia, Aden, Saudi Arabia and Iran and in 1980 worked with Save the Children in Uganda.

Sylvia had always written throughout her life and in 1970 the seed of this book was sown as she used writing as a channel during a particularly difficult period of her life. Latterly Sylvia writes for pleasure and in 2000 she undertook some formal studies in creative writing.

The Silent Mentor has been written over a seven-year period.

Sylvia continues her journey and now spends most of her time wild camping in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland where she feels most comfortable and at ease….

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Richard Tyler July 7, 2011 at 7:34 am

I had the privilege of reading this book prior to publication and it contains the most wonderfully evocative and poetic writing.

Best of luck, Sylvia, with its future and yours.

Philippa July 22, 2011 at 2:55 pm

Sylvia is my aunt and I know she has been writing for a while. I’m incredibly happy for her success as I know this has been a dream of hers. I don’t live in the UK but thanks to the internet I can follow her progress. Well done Syl xx

Ruth Mayall July 28, 2011 at 11:09 am

Well blow me down Sylvia! can’t wait to read your book. I knew you would be a success with your writing so keep it up.

lynne wright August 9, 2011 at 10:23 am

I was totally absorbed by this book. Sylvia is truly an amazing women, whom I have had the pleasure of meeting on several occasions. Sylvia I wish you much success in doing what makes you happy

Sinylg November 14, 2011 at 3:28 pm

My husband bought this book on Saturday – I have just finished reading it – Very compelling. I think I get it….

Jim's mum January 10, 2012 at 9:55 pm

I enjoyed the read, I was able to follow the thread of the book. I did find the italics a bit confusing.
The ending left me a bit bemused as I would have liked the story to have been wrapped up, it left me wondering what the relationship of the two women and the solicitor was.
It was very nice to meet you in person. I wish you all the best in any future writings.

Jan Harney January 24, 2012 at 1:17 pm

I was so drawn by this book that i couldn’t put it down and will recommend it to my reading group.
I was halfway through before suddenly realising that Avylis was an anagram. Very cleverly and beautifully crafted.

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