Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
This book has two authors, Colin Payn & Dawn Knox
Colin has written three books and many magazine articles.
Dawn has written thirteen books
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The Future Brokers is set in 2050 and is a reaction to the usual battles between Artificial Intelligence and Humans. The story is told from the points of view of Serena, a high-flying government intelligence officer, and George, an out-of-work computer engineer. After a near-death accident in which he loses an arm and his sight, both are artificially restored, with a new addition, by the influence of Serena’s department. Their emotional rollercoaster takes place against a background of kidnap, near-drowning in the Channel, and visits to 10 Downing Street and Chequers. All the time their strings are being twitched by a stronger force. What happens when they, and the world find out?
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
We met several years ago at two writers groups and have been Beta readers for each other. We cooperated on this book for two years, luckily, before the pandemic struck, we had completed the outline. But, we live miles apart so every word has been batted back and forth over the internet, with much use of Facetime and Zoom.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Colin. Homer Tolstoy, Steinbeck, Orwell but most of all Emile Zola’ plus everything from sci-fi to chick-lit depending on my mood.
Dawn. Terry Pratchett, Ken Follett, and humorous or historical romance.
What are you working on now?
Colin. The third book in my Park series.
Dawn. A World War romance
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Both https://www.facebook.com/TheFutureBrokers
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Join a writing group, better still, join two.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Know how the story ends, start writing and keep going until you get there. Worry about editing and everything else once you have something to work on.
What are you reading now?
Fall of the Giants Ken Follett
What’s next for you as a writer?
Break into the American market with The Future Brokers
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