Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I live in West Wiltshire, around 12 miles from the Roman City of Bath. With the exception of a collection of short stories I wrote in 2013 all my novels have been based in the West Country. The 12 book Phoenix Series featured a secret organisation of vigilantes seeking justice. The system fails to deliver the correct punishment – The Olympus Project has agents that can correct the imbalance. This series took Colin Bailey, a character from my first two novels, on a journey I hadn’t imagined when I wrote about his troubled early life, This year I decided it was time for a different approach. The Freeman Files featuring Gus Freeman a retired detective will see him tackle 6 Cold Cases that the youngsters in the police force couldn’t crack. ‘Fatal Decision’ the first title is to be published in time for Christmas 2019
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Fatal Decision – inspired by a real life murder in the West Country in the 1980’s.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I don’t know if it’s unusual, but I have a skeleton plan for each chapter and let the characters go where they think is best.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Dickens, Conan Doyle, Christie, Rankin, Child, Slaughter.
What are you working on now?
‘Last Orders’ #2 in The Freeman Files Cold Case Series
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
BookBub are far and away the best, but as the Deals are hard to come by I shop around with up to 20 promotion sites that give me a decent return on my investment
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Keep at it and NEVER give up
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
See above
What are you reading now?
A Flicker of Light by John Dean
What’s next for you as a writer?
I’m undecided. After this new series is over I may try another short story collection.
What is your favorite book of all time?
A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens
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