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Am I mad to be thinking of ripping it up and starting again?

I had a Eureka moment with my in progress crime novel Vile City today. I looked at the novels that are out there and thought that if I wanted to get it published that I needed a new angle. One that…Continue

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Hometown:: Millport

About Me:: I'm working on my first crime novel Vile City, which won the Scottish Association of Writers' Pitlochry Quaich award in March 2011.

My first novel, How Kirsty Gets Her Kicks, will be published by Pulp Press in March 2012 and I'm so excited. It's a revenge thriller and I loved writing it. I really believe in this imprint because it's books put entertainment first. I like to write about strong women and hate it when they are used as mere window dressing or victims. Kirsty is a gutsy heroine women will love.

I Am A:: Reader, Writer, Editor

Website:: http://ramblingsofafrustratedcrimewriter.blogspot.com

Books And Authors I Like:: Robert Goddard, Andrew Taylor (Lydmouth mysteries), Craig Russell (Scots and German detective books), Stuart MacBride, Stephen King, Natsuo Kirino, Sue Townsend, Jonathan Kellerman, Harlan Coben, Shaun Hutson, Mickey Spillane, Graeme Masterton, James Herbert.

Movies And TV Shows I Like:: 24, The Office (UK and USA), Fringe, The Apprentice, The Shawshank Redemption,

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Crazy research for the crime writer

Here are some of the things I have learnt whilst writing a crime novel -

Anyone can fit inside a pop our cake. Most of these cakes aren't cakes after all. They may have frosting on the outside, but the rest is usually cardboard. This is a bit disappointing when you want your character to eat their way out of the cake.

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Posted on May 14, 2011 at 5:31am

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At 4:12pm on August 24, 2011, Norman Applegate said…: Love the title: How Kirsty Gets Her kicks, very cool.

all the best

Norm

At 9:58pm on August 22, 2011, Noir Nation said…: Hi Jennifer,

Thanks, I've looked at your blog, thank you so much for posting about Noir Nation. I'll find you on twitter, (the chief eiditor is the one will click follow but will get you on my personal twitter today).

The Noir Nation website is now up http://noirnation.com. Would love to have a comment from you! Also there are submission guidelines for stories, essays and graphic stories.

Thank you,

Alan

alan@noirnation.com

At 12:52am on August 16, 2011, Noir Nation said…: Hi Jennifer,

Love the pictures. Very noir.

I'm the European editor for Noir Nation, and I would love to get some more stories from the UK for Issue 2 (Issue 1 will be available Sept 1, 2011). Looking for short stories and graphic stories (comics). Maybe you have some, and could also help spread the word? We start reading for issue 2 on Oct 1.

Thank you,

Alan

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At 7:04am on June 4, 2011, Mark Young said…: Only time will reveal this, Jennifer. In the meantime, I am having fun most of the the time.

Congratulatons on HOW KIRSTY GETS HER KICKS.Let us all know when it is released.

Mark

At 12:36pm on May 17, 2011, Copper Smith said…: ... and minus a leg.

At 5:30am on May 17, 2011, Copper Smith said…: Sounds wonderfully vile. With just the right location.

Stuttering problem in my profile fixed. Thanks!

At 1:44am on May 17, 2011, Copper Smith said…: Thanks!

I'd love to get your take on my latest blog post: How do you like your villains -- naughty-by-nature or naughty-by-nurture?

At 3:00am on May 13, 2011, Kate the Book Buff said…: Welcome! I just wanted to introduce myself and my blog, The Book Buff: Book Reviews for Regular People.

It can be overwhelming around here when you're new. I've been around a long time and I am always happy to help :) If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask!

-Kate the Book Buff

At 1:17pm on May 12, 2011, Karen Tyrrell said…: Hope the publisher and editor are kind and you LOVE the finished product :))

At 12:47pm on May 12, 2011, Heather Jacobs said…: Thanks. I to look forward to getting to know you better.