Author Archives: J. S. Clerk

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”

This evening I’m delighted to announce that Crime writing tutor and blogger Morgen Bailey has answered a few questions for me. Here, Morgen chats all things being a crime writing tutor, how she works best, and her all time favourite book. Over to you, Morgen.  1) As a child, did you have a favourite author? Continue reading “10 Questions With Morgen Bailey”

Over the last week, I was delighted when a crime writer from Glasgow answered my query as to whether he would mind answering a few questions.  Here, Douglas Skelton (one of Scotland’s finest crime fiction and true crime writers) chats his favourite childhood authors, whether he shares my love of Rod Stewart, tips for anyContinue reading “10 Questions With Douglas Skelton “