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An interview with another crime novelist: Chris Simms, on my blog.

Col BCol B
edited March 2009 in - Reading
Chris Simms is the author of seven crime novels and is based a few miles from me on the outskirts of Manchester.
If you've not heard of him, you soon will as the powers that be in the publishing industry recently announced their 'Top 25 Authors of the Future,' and Chris made the list.

Like the last author I interviewed, Matt Hilton, Chris is another decent hard-working family man who's followed his dreams.

Here's the link:
http://colburysnewcrimefiction.blogspot.com/

Comments

  • Col BCol B
    Just in case you missed this as I posted it late last night.
  • SusieMSusieM
    Enjoyable interview, realistic view of getting a book published without sending a prospective writer into a fit of depression. Thanks
  • Col BCol B
    Cheers, Susie.
    It just goes to show the 'system' works; if you stick at it.
  • coopercooper
    Just hijacking this thread Col. Good to see you, how's tricks?
  • Col BCol B
    Hey, Coops.
    I'm fine thanks and really getting into this writing lark.
    I trust you are well.
    When I've judged the poetry comp' I'll email you.
  • BillBill
    The interview was a really interesting read. Down to earth, realistic advice.
    Interesting how he managed with only two afternoons free.
    Message: hard work and bum glue. And no internet connection!
  • RichardSRichardS
    Interesting interview Col. Like it.

    Liked your 'Domestic hated' story too. Very gritty, nice.
  • DwightDwight
    Thanks for the interview with Chris, Col. Always useful to us hopefuls to hear it as it is.
  • Col BCol B
    Bill,
    It just shows us all that it CAN be done and to say, 'I've no time,' is just an excuse, as the guy has a job n 4 kids!
    Richard,
    Thanks for commenting on the blog and your kind words re' my story. It's greatly appreciated, mate.
    Dwight,
    Yeah, he does speak the truth and puts things into perspective when it's easy for us all to dream of huge advances.
  • Celtic CCeltic C
    Not sure if this is the right blog - might be the chillers/killers - but Bill's story is well worth a read - as long as you don't suffer from paranoia! :)
  • Col BCol B
    Hi CC,
    Bill's excellent story features on Thrillers, Killers N Chillers which has a link via my blog above.
    Thanks for commenting on the interview.
    Have you read any of Chris's novels?
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