All Blog Posts Tagged 'novels' (261)

Crimefest Part Two in Photos - CWA Dagger Shortlist Drinks Reception

After my panel event and the day spent at Crimefest 2011 on Friday 20 May, Crimefest held a drinks reception in the Royal Marriott Hotel, Bristol (where the convention was held) for the CWA ( Crime Writers' Association) to announce the shortlist for the Daggers Awards. It was a lively…

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Added by Pauline Rowson on May 24, 2011 at 11:20pm — No Comments

Back from Crimefest 2011-great to meet fellow crime writers and some fans of DI Andy Horton

I'm back from having a great time at Crimefest 2011 where I was delighted to meet fans of my DI Horton crime novels and my thrillers from the USA, Australia and the UK. It was also a pleasure to meet up with my fellow crime writers and my publisher.

After…

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Added by Pauline Rowson on May 23, 2011 at 9:33pm — No Comments

Ideas for crime novels come from various sources

Ideas for my crime novels, as I've said before, can come from anywhere: from an overheard conversation, from a story someone tells me, from a specific location, or from witnessing something such as the coastguard rescue. Sometimes ideas come from a newspaper article and this news item popped up into my Google feeder recently from the Isle of Wight County Press.

"A GANG of lobster fishermen…

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Added by Pauline Rowson on May 17, 2011 at 1:52am — No Comments

Author's dilemma: What's next?

Damn, I’ve done it again. Finished a novel, sent it to my publisher…Oh, dear. What’s next?

If I write that this is THE authorial dilemma, I’m sure I’ll get emails from writers who just can’t finish their book, or from readers who’d like to be writers telling me that I shouldn’t be complaining about such a pleasant quandary.

So let me say that I’m not complaining. Just…

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Added by Matt Rees on May 13, 2011 at 6:57pm — 1 Comment

Pauline Rowson's DI Horton crime novels featured on The Book Depository under their own tab-Marine Mysteries

I'm delighted that major on line retailer The Book Depository has chosen to feature my crime and thriller novels in their Featured Crime and Thriller section under their own special tab called Marine Mysteries because they are…

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Added by Pauline Rowson on May 6, 2011 at 6:07pm — No Comments

Pauline Rowson talking about her DI Andy Horton crime novels on The Book Programme

Great time on air Tuesday with Sally Cronin on Portsmouth Live TV on the Book Programme talking about my series of crime novels featuring the flawed and rugged DI Andy Horton, and my thrillers,…

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Added by Pauline Rowson on May 6, 2011 at 3:00am — No Comments

Announcing the winner of the South of England CWA Young Crime Writer Competition

On Saturday 30 April I was delighted to announce the winner of the Young Crime Writers' Competition 2011for the southern area of England at an awards ceremony at Portsmouth Central Library, and present certificates to the shortlisted entrants from across the south.

George Neame, (16) from Bognor Regis, West Sussex was awarded first prize for his entry The Photograph and will now go… Continue

Added by Pauline Rowson on May 3, 2011 at 8:41pm — No Comments

I'll be on Portsmouth Live TV 3 May, talking about my marine mystery crime novels

Next Tuesday, on 3 May, I will be on the Book Programme on PortsmouthLive TV talking to Sally Cronin about my DI Andy Horton crime novels, and the latest crime fiction books in the marine mystery series of police procedurals including…

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Added by Pauline Rowson on April 29, 2011 at 12:41am — No Comments

I'll be presenting certificates and prizes to the south's best young crime writers on Saturday

On Saturday 30 April at Portsmouth Central Library (UK) I will be presenting certificates to the fifteen talented young crime writers from across the south, shortlisted in the CWA National Young Crime Writers’ Competition 2011 at an Awards Ceremony, where I will also announce which of them is to go forward for the National finals in June.

The young…

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Added by Pauline Rowson on April 26, 2011 at 6:50pm — No Comments

Pauline Rowson talking to readers about her crime novels at the Isle of Wight Arts Festival

It was a pleasure to meet some existing readers and introduce my crime novels to new readers at the Isle of Wight Arts Festival at Ventnor on Sunday, and what a gorgeous day it was too, wall-to-wall sunshine with people flocking to the little beach in the small bay. I was just glad that some visitors managed to tear themselves away from the beach and the sunshine to…

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Added by Pauline Rowson on April 19, 2011 at 6:18pm — 1 Comment

Huge Ebook Sale With Over One Hundred 99 Cent Titles - Add Your Book

I have a fun blog post running for e-book readers who like browsing a variety of bargain ebooks in one convenient place. All four of my Kindle titles (my adult mystery novels Twenty-Five Years Ago Today and Sink or Swim and my children's picture books The Flag Keeper and Victoria Rose and the Big Bad Noise) are on sale for 99 cents on Kindle through May 8 and a few of them are also on sale on Nook for the same price. I've been inviting other authors to…

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Added by Stacy Juba on April 15, 2011 at 3:20am — No Comments

Writing routines- writing crime novels, Pauline Rowson explains her routine

I'm often asked if I have a writing routine. There are a writers who write the same time every day come what may; others will write a certain number of words every day and say, 'when I've done my quota, I'll knock off writing.' Me? I have no real set routine and I don't count the number of words. Some days the words will flow and I can spend up to eight hours, maybe more writing. Other days I will struggle to find the correct words. If the latter happens I will usually pick up my… Continue

Added by Pauline Rowson on April 12, 2011 at 6:59pm — No Comments

Planning And Structuring A Crime Novel

I've started planning the next DI Andy Horton marine mystery crime novel, number eight in the series, which is set against the backdrop of the sea on the South Coast of England. How much planning is required when structuring a crime novel?

The answer to that question varies with the author. Some crime writers spend a very long time at the planning stage, up to a…

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Added by Pauline Rowson on April 8, 2011 at 7:03pm — No Comments

Meditating the next novel

I’ve written here in the past about how I use meditation techniques to get into the zone for writing every day. But now meditation seems to have helped me come up with the idea for my next novel.

Last week I was in a rotten mood. My son woke up too early. I hadn’t slept well. The boy was whiny and tossing his Cocoa Crispies on the floor. The crema on my espresso was too…

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Added by Matt Rees on April 7, 2011 at 6:23pm — 2 Comments

Finished DI Andy Horton Crime Novel last night and sent it to my editor

Last night I finished the final edits on the DI Andy Horton crime novel, number seven in the series, and pressed the send button. Yes, it's whizzed its way to my editor and will pop into his e mail this morning.

Looking back at my notes I see that it took me ten months to write. I started it on 12 June 2010. I would like to have written it in nine months and my…

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Added by Pauline Rowson on April 5, 2011 at 7:56pm — No Comments

In For the Kill, a fast-paced thriller now published in Turkey

I was pleased to receive the Turkish edition of my thriller In For The Kill at the weekend. In For The Kill is published in Turkey by Babıali Kültür Yayıncılığı one of the country’s…

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Added by Pauline Rowson on April 1, 2011 at 6:30pm — No Comments

Win a copy of Pride and Prejudice: Hidden Lusts

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Added by Mitzi Szereto on March 31, 2011 at 11:45pm — No Comments

Death Dealer

Death Dealer and beyond

Ex-detective Alexander Steele is the owner of a private upscale nightclub in Philly, but there’s a problem the retired private detective can’t seem to solve. People contiune bringing him new cases, life or…

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Added by Larry J on March 30, 2011 at 2:43am — No Comments

What Novel Can Compete with "Reality"?

Mystery writers get together, and they talk. They discuss how hard it is to keep their books "real": correct police procedures, well-drawn protagonists, and non-stereotypical antagonists. We sweat, toil, and reread a thousand times to be sure the mystery makes sense, the ending adds up, and the world is set right at the end.

Then comes reality. People who should get no attention at all are splashed all over the media as if the lives they are leading make sense. I won't say the names…

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Added by Peg Herring on March 14, 2011 at 9:59pm — 4 Comments

Why is crime fiction so popular particularly with women?

I was recently asked this question by a journalist and although the percentage of women who read crime fiction is higher than men, I am pleased to say that I have both male and female readers of my crime and thriller novels.

So why are so many people drawn to reading crime fiction?

In crime fiction we know that justice will be done and the case will be resolved and that doesn’t always happen in real life. In crime fiction the villain either gets caught or gets his/her… Continue

Added by Pauline Rowson on March 14, 2011 at 7:59pm — 1 Comment