I was so pleased to hear from local author Chris Simms recently. It has been nearly a year since we were last in touch.
When’s the next book out?
Firstly, thanks to all those who’ve emailed me with this question. Early on in my writing career, an experienced author said to me that publishers don’t print books authors want to write, they print books they think will sell.
When things run smoothly, the two are pretty much the same.
Sadly, this hasn’t worked out with my publisher. So the seventh DI Spicer novel – Sleeping Dogs – is written and edited – but nothing more.
I then set about writing a new novel with a different set of characters. This novel – Scratch Deeper – is now almost finished. It follows DC Iona Khan on her first assignment with the Counter Terrorism Unit in Manchester. The action begins after the Unit receives a tip-off about a planned attack on the city. It’s tense, it’s fast-moving and it takes you into the dark and forgotten tunnels that run beneath the streets of Manchester.
There are a few publishers interested in it – but with budgets tight and book sales precarious, all are waiting to see the finished novel before committing.
Which still doesn’t answer the original question…
Better news
Happily, I have got a new short story coming out in an anthology called ‘The One That Got Away’ which is being published soon by a great Australian outfit called Dark Prints Press.
On the subject of short stories, my New Year’s resolution is to start posting some of my previously published ones (nominated for awards and everything!) up on Amazon. So, if you got a Kindle for Christmas, keep an eye out…
I’ve also taken on the role of editor for Case Files, the soon-to-be-launched online magazine for the Crime Writers’ Association. Free to subscribe, it will have details of forthcoming books from some of Britain’s most talented authors along with interviews, insights and other interesting snippets. Details are due to go up very soon on the CWA’s website, www.thecwa.co.uk
The paperback and audio versions of Cut Adrift are now out. I’m sure you know where you can pick up a book, but if you’re after the unabridged audio version to while away a long drive or entertain you on holiday, you can order it direct at Whole Story Audio Books
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