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The Genesis of Jack Barclay: A Chat with the Mastermind Behind the Fiction, Harry Dunn

by Darren Laws Sep 09, 2023 0 comments

What inspired you to create Jack Barclay?

I began reading at a fairly young age and soon became a huge fan of American crime fiction. My authors of choice included, George Pelecanos, Elmore Leonard, James Ellroy, Michael Connelly, Robert Crais and Ed Mc Bain...

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Part Two - Revisiting the Selective Embrace: Exploring the Prioritisation of Minority Voices over Working-Class Representation in the UK Publishing Industry

by Darren Laws Sep 02, 2023 1 comment

In the second part of this blog, I continue the discussion around the underrepresentation of the working classes in publishing.

In the bold new quest for “inclusivity”, it's intriguing to analyse the apparent eagerness of the UK publishing industry to amplify ethnic and sexual minority voices, while simultaneously neglecting the working class...

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Part One: The Missing Voices: Underrepresentation of the Working Classes in the UK Publishing Industry

by Darren Laws Aug 26, 2023 0 comments

This week’s blog posts (Part One and Part Two) are inspired by a subject very close to my heart and sadly one that has not really seen an improvement in the representation of working class authors or working class people gainfully employed within the class driven publishing industry...

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Dougie Brimson - Novelist or Screenwriter - Home or Away...

by Darren Laws Aug 20, 2023 0 comments

The brutal truth is that these days, I don’t try and balance them at all because film making has pretty much taken over what I do full-time.

Don’t get me wrong, I love writing for publication and actually have a new thriller two thirds finished but at the moment...

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Exploring the Role of AI in Publishing: Can AI Create Fiction Books?

by Darren Laws Aug 16, 2023 0 comments

In the rapidly evolving landscape of technology, artificial intelligence (AI) has made its presence felt in various industries, and the realm of publishing is no exception...

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The Genres That Shape Our World: How Fiction Reflects and Influences Society

by Darren Laws Aug 11, 2023 2 comments

Fiction has always held up a mirror to society, allowing us to examine our hopes, fears, and changing norms. Looking at popular fiction genres throughout history reveals how books have both reflected and shaped the societies that produced them...

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Mad, Bad and Dangerous to know. The men who make the villains and heroes...

by Darren Laws Aug 05, 2023 1 comment

They always say ‘write what you know’. (Laughs). I’m southeast London born and bred; I grew up in a solidly working-class environment. My dad was a fireman (as they were then called) and my uncles were gamblers; one of them ran a Sunday morning card school in my nan’s house...

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Paul Eccentric Reveals the Enchanting Origins of 'The Periwinkle Perspective' Series: Blending Steampunk Wonders with Time and Space Adventures!

by Darren Laws Jul 29, 2023 2 comments

In the first of a new series of author interviews, we kick off the series with a look at the mind behind The Periwinkle Perspective saga of Steampunk novels...

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The Enigmatic World of Steam, Smoke and Mirrors Award-Winning Audiobooks, Narrated by the Remarkable Karl Jenkinson

by Darren Laws Jul 22, 2023 1 comment

Two standout titles that have garnered significant acclaim in the audiobook arena are "Steam, Smoke and Mirrors" and "The Lazarus Curiosity." Written by the talented Colin Edmonds, these extraordinary tales have been brought to life in the most captivating manner by the incredible vocal talent of Karl Jenkinson.

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David Barry: From Child Actor to Crime Author - A Journey of Talent and Creativity

by Darren Laws Jul 18, 2023 0 comments

In the world of crime fiction, there are authors who not only captivate readers with their gripping stories but also possess a unique background that adds depth to their work...

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