Some of the themes I spoke about have been tackled in more detail on this blog and over on the podcast. The majority of the talk was brand new material, drawn from my records and some industry research. The talk … Continued
Occasionally I get asked how to go about writing a book. I usually answer ‘one word at a time’. It sounds glib but there’s a lot of truth in that. We start off with a premise, or a character, or … Continued
Ask any dedicated reader and they’ll tell you that they have a treasured few books that they return to time and time again. Know you’re going to be stuck on a train or a coach? Want to fill a few … Continued
I’m still in two minds about AI. Sure, it has revolutionised system automation, data analysis and data processing, and it’s at the forefront of customer service and user experience. But when it comes to the creative arts, AI is several … Continued
So much for the elements, what elevates a spy novel? Characters we want to follow into the shadows A great spy story must have well-rounded, believable characters, not merely caricatures. British spy novels tend to be inhabited by flawed, conflicted … Continued