Author Archives: J. S. Clerk

This afternoon, folks, I’m made up to welcome fiction writer Louise Beech to my blog. Here, Louise chats about writing her newspaper column for Hull Daily Mail, her local newspaper, how each of her novels have small parts of factual influences, and her main piece of advice for aspiring authors.           Continue reading “10 Questions With Louise Beech”

This afternoon folks, I’m made up (Scouse terminology meaning utterly delighted!!) to welcome Scottish crime writer Graham Smith to my blog.  Here, Graham chats all things regarding researching his Harry Evans series, his writing process, advice for writing police procedural to the aspiring author and how he founded crime writing course Crime & Publishment.  OverContinue reading “10 Questions With Graham Smith”

This morning I’m delighted to welcome psychological thriller writer Diane Jeffrey to my blog. Here, Diane chats about her debut novel, Those Who Lie, her favourite authors, her views on women in crime fiction, whether she has any advice for aspiring authors and her favourite music.                   Continue reading “10 Questions With Diane Jeffrey”

23RD JUNE 2017 Heading down to Costa Coffee with my writing kit, I’m more than ready to have a day of churning out words and seeing what comes out of my head onto Scrivener.  But before that, let me finish telling you about my Crown Court experience!   Watching from the public gallery on MondayContinue reading “Novel Research – Part Two”