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Hometown:
Melbourne, Australia
About Me:
I live in Melbourne, Australia and developed a passion for crime fiction and story telling at an early age. This interest was backed up with formal education through a Bachelor of Behavioural Sciences (with majors in psychology and criminology) and a Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Writing (creative writing).

I've been writing for ages but had my first book, Body Count, published in May 2005. The book's now been released in the US, Canada, UK, Ireland, Germany and France.

Here in Australia, I've just released my third book (Fan Mail) and my second book, The Murderers' Club is available overseas too. All three books feature Aussie FBI profiler Sophie Anderson.

I've also worked as a professional writer for nearly ten years, writing award-winning copy for brochures, newsletters, websites, training CD-ROMs, flyers, ads, media releases and magazines.
I Am A:
Writer
Website:
http://www.pdmartin.com.au
Books And Authors I Like:
Patricia Cornwall
Kathy Reichs
Janet Evanovich
Anita Blake vampire novels (I know, totally different)
Movies And TV Shows I Like:
Criminal Minds
Medium
Law & Order: SVU
Cold Case
New Tricks

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Chapter 2...kinda

Well, I was planning to blog a little bit today about Chapter 2 of Coming Home – you know, how it was going, what I’d written so far, etc. One problem with that: I haven’t started it yet! I feel like a naughty child confessing to something…well, naughty.



Rest assured, I will finish Chapter 2 this weekend – but it might be a busy weekend!



I’ve had a lot on though…I… Continue

Posted on January 5, 2010 at 3:46pm

Lift off!

On Tuesday this week I started writing the new Sophie Anderson book, Coming Home. Check out my YouTube video to see how it looked after 24 hours: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SLG7C0Wzb7I



As the voting deadline got closer, a clear leader began to emerge for my first question: What sparks Sophie to investigate her brother’s murder? And it seemed that option A had it: After 28 years with no abductions or murders… Continue

Posted on December 11, 2009 at 7:32pm

The countdown is on

With only a few days to go, it seems the basic premise for the first chapter of Coming Home has been decided. Thanks to everyone who’s voted so far!



What sparks Sophie to investigate her brother’s murder? Thirty percent of voters went for: After 28 years with no abductions or murders similar to John’s a young boy is abducted (or found dead) in very similar circumstances.



The two options coming in equal second are only at 18%, so I can’t imagine they’ll topple option A.… Continue

Posted on December 5, 2009 at 3:41pm

Review: Exit Strategy by Kelley Armstrong

In this week’s blog I’m going to review a book I finished a couple of days ago, Exit Strategy by Kelley Armstrong.



Kelley Armstrong is better known for her paranormal books and series (including the Women from the Otherworld Series), but Exit Strategy is about a hitman…well, actually a few hitmen, a couple of hitwomen and a serial killer.



The main character, Nadia Stafford, is an ex-cop turned hitwoman/vigilante. Of course, being a hitwoman isn’t a… Continue

Posted on November 21, 2009 at 7:58am

Review: Exit Strategy by Kelley Armstrong

In this week’s blog I’m going to review a book I finished a couple of days ago, Exit Strategy by Kelley Armstrong.



Kelley Armstrong is better known for her paranormal books and series (including the Women from the Otherworld Series), but Exit Strategy is about a hitman…well, actually a few hitmen, a couple of hitwomen and a serial killer.



The main character, Nadia Stafford, is an ex-cop turned hitwoman/vigilante. Of course, being a hitwoman isn’t a… Continue

Posted on November 21, 2009 at 7:58am

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At 10:42am on February 19, 2010, Karen Tyrrell said…
Hi Phillipa,
Nice to meet you. Thanks so much for adding me. Wish you well with your Melbourne tour. I'm almost finished my Crime Faction, Sayonara. Its already been requested by a Publisher.
Cheers, Karen ... http://www,karentyrrell.com
At 10:20am on August 27, 2009, Tatyanna Alvarado said…
Hello,i love youre books.im really looking forward to reading your new one! The murderers' club is the best book i have ever read! Please accept my request!!
At 5:08am on December 18, 2008, Ronnie Mercer said…
Hi Phillipa.... thanks for the message earlier. I will certainly be purchasing your next book in July...can't wait.
Also, I want to wish you and your family a wonderful Christmas. All the best in 2009 as well.

Cheers
Ronnie
At 12:17am on December 11, 2008, Ronnie Mercer said…
Just finished The Murderer's Club....what an awesome book...can't wait for Fan Mail. Congrats PD on writing yet another excellent read.
At 3:04pm on September 29, 2008, Niki Elizabeth said…
i hope to get the next two soon. you have an amazing talent
At 11:29pm on September 28, 2008, Niki Elizabeth said…
Your book body count was so good i couldnt put it down, i finished it in 2 days. i am hoping to find out how thing went for sophie and josh. so i hope it is in the next one.
At 4:10pm on August 17, 2008, Luis said…
Hi, thanks for accepting my friend request. I really enjoy reading Evanovich, I still haven't read the latest installment though.

I agree that the truth is sometimes stranger than fiction, and often more so!
At 12:31pm on July 8, 2008, JJ Cooper said…
Hi Phillipa,

Thanks for the well wishes. At this stage the first novel is looking at a release date for August 2009.

JJ
At 11:31am on June 27, 2008, Karen from AustCrime said…
No worries Phillipa - thanks for letting me. I hear we might be catching up at the Crime & Justice Festival - I'm not sure if you were at the Sisters In Crime event the other night - it was such a crowded room I couldn't see who was there and who wasn't :)
At 4:40pm on June 19, 2008, Daniel Hatadi said…
No worries, Phillipa (I spelt it right this time).

My novel will come out ... well, first, I have to finish it. Then find an agent/publisher, etc. :)

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