To mark the publication of her second novel, we spoke to Anna Willett about her background and influences. Frequently depicting women in difficult, life-threatening situations, her writing is always exciting, but what lies beneath this interest in ordinary people pushed to their limits? TBF: You moved to Australia from the UK at an early […]

Long-standing fans of Pete Brassett will be pleased to hear that his new detective series is topping the Northern European crime fiction charts. Here we ask him about his inspirations, his style and advice he has for budding authors. TBF: What inspires you to write fiction? PB: Anything and everything, it could be a single […]

Lou Holly is the author of SOUTHSIDE HUSTLE, a crime thriller set in 1980s Chicago. The protagonist is an ex-con who wants to go straight but has his underworld past quickly catch up with him. Faced with having to raise cash quickly, he takes a risk which lands him a seriously impossible predicament. The plot […]

Canadian Wayne Turmel is author of the new historic fiction novel The Count of the Sahara. We asked him about his passion for writing, explorations and history. TBF: What started your passion for writing fiction? WT: I have been a reader my whole life, and always thought writing was so glamorous. As a kid, I thought […]

Diane Dickson is author of several women’s thriller fiction books, including the best-seller LEAVING GEORGE. We asked her about her approach to fiction writing and what goes into writing a great thriller.   TBF: What started your passion for writing fiction? DD: I have been a lover of stories and storytelling ever since I can […]