Author Archives: J. S. Clerk

Hi everyone, and this morning I’m delighted to welcome literary agent Amanda Preston to the blog. Amanda co founded LBA Books with Luigi Bonomi in 2005. She was kind enough to answer some questions, particularly about that all important query letter. Below the interview, you can find what she looks for in submissions. Over toContinue reading “An Interview With… Amanda Preston”

Hi everyone. Today I’m delighted to welcome literary agent Oli Munson to the blog. Oli is a literary agent at AM Heath and he loves nothing more than discovering new talent. He also represents David Jackson and Mari Hannah – writers I am privileged to say I have both met. Below, read on for Oli’sContinue reading “An Interview With… Oli Munson”

Hi everyone, today I’m delighted to welcome crime writer Helen FitzGerald to the blog, to discuss her approach to the all important first draft process. You can find her biography below as well. Over to you Helen… 1) When you begin the next book, how do you go about it? “Beginning” the next book soundsContinue reading “First Drafts With… Helen FitzGerald”

Good evening everyone. I’m delighted to welcome crime writer (and fellow Northerner) David Mark to the blog. David lives in the North East and is the author of the DS Aector McAvoy series. He was kind enough to join me for a quick chat about how he tackles that all important first draft process. OverContinue reading “First Drafts With… David Mark”