Most actors make terrible novelists – but writing the ‘cracking thriller’ Deadly Game was life-affirming for the veteran star, so never mind the finished productGod spare us another millionaire actor who fancies themself as a bestselling author –unless the actor is Michael Caine, in which case good on him, raise your glass. The 90-year mainstay of British cinema spent lockdown writing his first novel, tapping away at his iPad every day, toiling to master the intricacies of the craft. “Paragraphs,” he said. “Punctuation, all that.” The book might be awful. It won’t trouble the Man Booker panel. But in finally completing the thing, Caine has indirectly written himself a happy ending of sorts – the most knackered and lovely writer’s cliche of them all.According to Caine’s publishers, Deadly Game is “a cracking thriller with a real voice and a super twist”, although quite frankly, what else would they say? Specifically, it’s about a London DCI, Harry Taylor, who’s on the trail of a stash of uranium. Potential suspects include a posh art dealer called Julian Smythe, and a dodgy oligarch, Vladimir Voldrev. Also in the mix: a couple of neo-Nazis, a Colombian drug cartel (possibly several, going from the press release) and a pair of cockney refuse collectors. Caine says he got the basic idea from a newspaper story he once read about two East End blokes who found uranium on the rubbish tip. Everything else (the Nazis, the Colombians, dodgy Vladimir) is 100% uncut Michael Caine.... Continue reading at 'The Guardian'
[ The Guardian | 2023-06-08 12:30:07 UTC ]
Bestselling author RaeAnne Thayne discusses using small-town settings to deepen character connections, including tips for enhancing settings. The post The Heart of the Story: Using Small-Town Settings to Deepen Character Connections appeared first on Writer's Digest. Continue reading at Writer's Digest
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Bestselling author Jesse Q. Sutanto reimagines Disney's Mulan as a contemporary romance about family expectations, mistaken identity, and high stakes ... Continue reading at Book Riot
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Clay Stafford has a conversation with bestselling author David Handler on how the characters come first in his mystery novels and more. The post A Conversation With David Handler on How the Character Comes First (Killer Writers) appeared first on Writer's Digest. Continue reading at Writer's Digest
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An inside look at the publication process for the bestselling author’s latest novel Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
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One of the first Iranian novelists to write in English, she examined the clash between East and West. Her debut novel, “Foreigner,” provided insight into pre-revolutionary Iran. Continue reading at The New York Times
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In this interview, bestselling author Karen Swan discusses how a two-word phrase in a headline launched a book series and more. The post Karen Swan: On Managing Time and Timelines appeared first on Writer's Digest. Continue reading at Writer's Digest
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While the novel remains a high-status cultural form, video game writing is still seen as a throwaway art – despite some of the biggest names in fiction being involvedI’ve been working in games for a little more than 15 years, and the main thing I’d say about it at this point is that it’s a... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2025-04-30 08:00:17 UTC ]
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Bestselling author Lyla Lee shares how getting rather personal can help stories become more universal for readers. The post Creating Universal Stories From the Most Personal appeared first on Writer's Digest. Continue reading at Writer's Digest
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Why do authors see Meta’s AI model as a threat to their livelihoods? Ella Creamer reportsEarlier this month, a group of protesters gathered outside the London headquarters of Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. They were demonstrating over the company’s use of millions... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2025-04-21 02:00:24 UTC ]
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Bestselling author Joan Holub shares her expertise at storyboarding picture books and graphic novels, with both authors and illustrators. The post Storyboarding for Writers: How Sketching Can Strengthen Your Picture Book or Graphic Novel! appeared first on Writer's Digest. Continue reading at Writer's Digest
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Bestselling author of the Sebastian St. Cyr Mysteries C. S. Harris shares eight ways to keep a long-running book series fresh. The post 8 Ways to Keep a Long-Running Series Fresh, Book After Book appeared first on Writer's Digest. Continue reading at Writer's Digest
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Bestselling author and Emmy Award-winning television writer Matt Goldman shares 10 things he's learned about writing over the years. The post 10 Things I’ve Learned About Writing From Being a Stand-Up Comic and in the Writer’s Room of Emmy Award-Winning TV Shows appeared first on Writer's Digest. Continue reading at Writer's Digest
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Peruvian author Mario Vargas Llosa, Nobel literature laureate and a giant of Latin American letters for decades, has died, his son said Sunday. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
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