I had a day today going back through the manuscript and adding in some of the rich detail that makes a good book great. My extensive travel and exposure to multiple cultures have helped me here. Much of this content is based on direct experience.
05-05-22: Rich detail. Read More »
I have, on and off, been working on the last murder. It’s a big one. This one will take time, I know because it affects so many of the characters. A small blog entry, like so many others belies a large and important section of the book.
01-05-22: another murder… Read More »
My police contacts came good with what I needed. Yes! It makes sense and now I know it’s authentic and not just a guess.
29-04-22: Police assistance. Read More »
I have had a good with the writing. I can see how writing becomes a career, a way of life. I actually enjoy the moment when I have the idea and the story flow in my head and all I have to do it get it down on ‘paper’ (the screen, obviously). The book is
22-04-22: Motoring. Read More »
Oh my god – I can’t find the information I need in my research. I am going to have to contact one of my police contacts and see if they can answer my question. The benefit of meeting so many people on my various travels means that I can probably call up someone on my
16-04-22: Friends with benefits! Read More »
Quite a lot of stuff I have had to research is simply because I know little to nothing about it. From police hierarchy to drugs to aeroplane detail – I will have to research it all. This is why sometimes there can be a gap between blog posts. I’m not sitting around – I am
11-04-22: I’m working…honestly! Read More »