First Drafts… With Paul Finch

Good afternoon folks, and next up in today’s First Draft series is crime writer Paul Finch. A retired police officer, Paul first started out as a scriptwriter for The Bill, but later drew on his experiences and began to write novels. Over to you, Paul… 1) When you begin the next book, how do youContinue reading “First Drafts… With Paul Finch”

First Drafts… With M. R. Mackenzie

This afternoon folks, I am delighted to welcome crime writer M. R. Mackenzie to my blog. Here, Mike chats about how he approaches first drafts and a bit more about his upcoming novel Cruel Summer. At the bottom of the page, you can find some testimonials from other authors, a bit more about Cruel SummerContinue reading “First Drafts… With M. R. Mackenzie”

An Interview With Lynda La Plante CBE

Morning folks, I am honoured (bit much for a Sunday morning) to introduce to the blog one of my writing heroes and someone who is in my Top 5 writing inspirations. Lynda La Plante CBE answers my questions regarding her training experience at RADA, my favourite ever TV series Trial and Retribution and her adviceContinue reading “An Interview With Lynda La Plante CBE”

10 Questions With Gillian McAllister

Hi folks, today I’m delighted to welcome writer Gillian McAllister to my blog. Here, Gillian chats about her first two novels, Anything You Do Say and Everything But The Truth, and discloses whether she is a Rod Stewart fan. Over to you Gillian. 1) When you were a child, did you have a favourite author? Continue reading “10 Questions With Gillian McAllister”