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Malcolm Holt
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Ch...ch...changes
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Writing for readers or television ?
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I submitted a story to Thuglit last year, and the editors came back with a suggestion that made it a much better story, as it better conveyed my vision for the story. That's the kind of editing I can get behind. I don't want an editor to tell me w...
I'm a short story writer, so when editors have a go at one of mine, there's not a lot of room to go crazy. Editors at Woman's World changed the title of a story of mine - to a much better one! Editor Michael Mallory turned an okay little murder st...
My editor greatly strengthened my latest manuscript; every suggestion was right-on. It's a much better book due to her insights.
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- About Me:
- I am the author of the forthcoming Vincent Dove Tales, a crime fiction series of novels featuring lottery winning, very early retired penpushing civil servant, and reluctant amateur sleuth Vincent 'Lonesome' Dove, located in the fictional northern town of Walliston, somewhere in the middle of what was once the ancient kingdom of Northumbria.
The first novel in the series, 'Last Dance Saloon', finds the town in the grip of a serial killer dubbed the Walliston Ripper. Dove's tranquil life is turned upside down when one of the victims is someone very close to him and things get personal. I am hoping to see the first novel in print by 2011.
The second novel has a transatlantic feel to it, with gambling and murder intertwined and a dramatic climax in the casinos of Las Vegas. The third novel sees Dove confronted with modern day vampires, ghosts and an ancient curse. Further novels are draft works in progress. To be continued...
I have been an honorary Texan for many years, courtesy of mystery writer Kinky Friedman, and have visited the Lone Star State on a number of occasions. I also have a great affection for the Northumberland coast and Las Vegas, not that they have much in common. I guess they are uniquely beautiful in their own way.
- I Am A:
- Reader, Writer
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- http://www.myspace.com/malcolmholt
- Books And Authors I Like:
- Mostly crime fiction but notably Val McDermid, Martyn Waites, Mark Billingham, Stuart MacBride, Ian Rankin, Kinky Friedman, Meg Gardiner, Stephen Booth, Peter Robinson, Lynda La Plante, Tess Gerritsen, to name but a few.
- Movies And TV Shows I Like:
- Wire In The Blood; Rebus; CSI:Crime Scene Investigation; CSI:NY; CSI:Miami; The Shield; The Mentalist; Cracker; Numb3rs; Trial and Retribution; Prime Suspect; Morse: Waking The Dead:
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- At 10:57am on September 5, 2009,
Ann Reillet said… - Hey Malcolm, Hugs from America. We love crime and lottery drama :-) Take care, Ann
- At 12:21am on August 18, 2009,
Erin Hart said… - Hi Malcolm -- nice to meet you. Looking forward to chatting with people here on Crimespace!
- At 12:24am on June 27, 2009,
Bruce Macbain said… - Thanks for the friend request, Malcolm. Northumbria meets Las Vegas--what an intriguing combination!.
- At 6:57pm on June 21, 2009,
Paul Brazill said… - Cheers Malcolm!
- At 5:35am on June 19, 2009,
Shannon said… - Hi, Malcolm! Thanks for the befriending. Love the name Vincent Dove and your plots sound intriguing. Best of luck with them!
ps. I just found the Mentalist a few weeks ago and I am hooked. Great show.
- At 4:08am on June 13, 2009,
Chris Casey said… - Hi, Malcom!
Thanks for the friend request. I wish you all the best with your Vincent Dove tales.
Ciao!
Chris
- At 7:19pm on May 24, 2009,
Brian L Porter said… - Hello Malcolm,
Thanks for adding me as a friend. Nice to meet another Brit on the site. I wish you great success with your novels.
Best regards
Brian
- At 11:53pm on May 16, 2009,
CJ West said… - Nice to meet you Malcolm. Good luck with your book.
- At 11:29am on May 11, 2009,
Ed Lynskey said… - Thank you for the friend add, Malcolm. Best for your book.
- At 12:46am on May 10, 2009,
Laura L. Cooper said… - Best of luck with Last Dance Saloon. Thanks for the invite.
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