Author Archives: J. S. Clerk

Hi everyone, joining me on the blog today I’m delighted to welcome Peter James. Peter is the author of the Roy Grace novels, set in Brighton. He was kind enough to answer a few general questions, as well as about his writing process from start to finish. 1.       When did you start writing? I have beenContinue reading “First Drafts With… Peter James”

Good afternoon everyone, and today I’m delighted to welcome Fanny Blake to the blog. Fanny worked as a publisher for a number of years, her time spent editing both fiction and non fiction. She then began to work as both a journalist and a writer, and has written several bestsellers. Her latest novel, A SummerContinue reading “First Drafts With… Fanny Blake”

Good afternoon everyone, and I’m delighted to welcome crime writer Robert Scragg to the blog, for another addition to the first draft process. You can connect with him on twitter @robert_scragg or via his website http://www.robertscragg.com. Robert has had two novels published, What Falls Between The Cracks and Nothing Else Remains. His third novel, AllContinue reading “First Drafts With… Robert Scragg”

Hi everyone, good evening and welcome to another interview with an author on the all important first draft process. Tonight, Brighton based crime writer William Shaw answers my questions. Over to you, William… 1) When you begin the next book, how do you go about it?  It’s quite a weird process. With Deadland, all IContinue reading “First Drafts With… William Shaw”