The Yorkshire Dales is a constant inspiration for my writing
Hester Cox is an artist who is equally inspired by her surroundings, so I was delighted when she agreed to work on the cover illustration for my book. The final choice of the book jacket has been a very important decision because it defines the style for the series. Our collaboration has worked perfectly; Hester was able to interpret and distil my half-formed ideas into the striking image that was exactly what I wanted for the book. In fact, I was struggling with versions of the title...
The first book in my new crime series coming soon
How do you feel when an author begins a new series of novels? How disappointed were Ann Cleeves’ fans when she switched her attention from Jimmy Perez to Vera Stanhope and then to Matthew Venn? I suspect that you continue to read whatever your favourite authors publish, I know I do. We’re all pleased to see that there is another Vera Stanhope coming soon. Many series are extensive: there are, so far, 29 titles in Ian Rankin’s very popular Rebus series; 22 Daziel &...
I’ve been busy over the past few months preparing for the launch of “Proof Toxic”
It is always a delight (and a relief) to receive the latest book in its final form. I am particularly pleased with the choice of colour for this, my twelfth book in the series. It has been over two years since “Killer Lines” hit the shelves and during that time I have received messages from readers asking when the next one in the series will appear. So I was particularly pleased to let them know that it was finally available on 11th March. Since then I have been busy visiting...
I hope you have had an enjoyable festive period, whether with family, friends or away for a well-earned holiday.
Our family Christmases are always quite hectic, so it is nice to spend a few days to relax now and gather strength for whatever the new year brings. This year my Christmas celebrations began with a festive dinner and quiz at our local pub in early December. I was invited to speak at the December meeting of the Knaresborough WI, which was a lively affair with mince pies on offer; it was the last of the various talks I’ve given at groups across Yorkshire in 2022 – a great...
Viridian Publishing is proud to carry the Yorkshire Dales National Park logo
You may have noticed the Swaledale sheep logo on the back covers of my books, indicating that my work originates “in the Yorkshire Dales National Park”. The narratives in my crime novels are set in real locations across the region and you may also have spotted displays of my books in the National Park Centres on your travels. I have been dropping in to the centres during my various walks [from the National Park app], including those at Hawes, Aysgarth, Grassington and Malham...