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Ever wondered what it takes to write a gritty thriller? As the title suggests, Sister Butcher Sister features sisters and gruesome crime. In this discussion with author K.D. Aldyn, we delve into her inspiration, her unique nomadic lifestyle and the impact of writing violence. Continue reading K.D. Aldyn on writing gritty thrillers
Pat is a successful business owner who specializes in strategic leadership and change. He works with a variety of organisations, assisting their senior leaders to develop innovative strategies for achieving success.
He has trained with British paratroopers, and travelled broadly, spending time in Russia, Scandinavia, Southeast Asia, the Nevada desert, and North Africa. His exposure to the military and intelligence sectors brings a disturbing reality to his debut novel The Minerva Agenda. Continue reading P.D. McShane on Spies, Conspiracies and The Minerva Agenda
In this year’s Christmas list, I’m sharing eight incredible books from the authors I’ve interviewed throughout the year representing a diverse range of genres. From historical romance to women’s fiction, from political thriller to memoir, there’s something here for everyone! Continue reading Christmas Book List 2022
Sarah’s successful debut thriller A Voice in the Night (see our previous interview here) is being followed by an historical fiction manuscript, The Dilemma. Clearly she’s a versatile author. We discuss the differences between the genres, especially the level of research required to write a period piece. Join us to find out more about her writing process. Continue reading Sarah Hawthorn on The Dilemma
Bob is a Belgian/Flemish author with over 40 books published in various languages, including French, German, Spanish, Swedish, Slovenian, Italian, Polish, (Brazilian) Portuguese, Russian, and – fortunately for us – English. Continue reading Bob Van Laerhoven on Alejandro’s Lie
In this year’s Christmas list, I’m sharing 15 incredible books from the authors I’ve interviewed throughout the year representing diverse talent from around the globe – Romania, Portugal, Australia, Dubai, Moldova, UK, NZ and USA. From poetry to thrillers, from romcoms to memoir, there’s something here for even the most difficult person to buy for! There’s even an adorable adventure for children. Continue reading Christmas Book List 2021
Born and raised in the UK, Sarah lived in London, Dallas, Toronto, New York and Sydney before moving to Bundanoon, an Australian village in NSW’s beautiful Southern Highlands. Her career, which evolved from actress to journalist and then publicist before becoming a fulltime novelist, gives her plenty of inspiration. A Voice In The Night, her debut novel, was published July 2021. Continue reading Sarah Hawthorn on Writing a Thriller
When I first decided to write a book, I didn’t give much thought to genre. In blissful ignorance, I rejected the idea of ‘writing to a formula’ and merrily scribed whatever took my fancy. Years later, I see this has been my biggest mistake on the road to traditional publication. Continue reading The Importance of Understanding Novel Genres
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