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January 22, 2015

A weekend of Crime and Thriller Writing

Always thought you’d like to write your own murder mystery or thriller novel? Live in or near Sydney, Australia? Then join me for a fun and […]
November 16, 2014

The literary award nobody wants to win

It’s a tough life at the top of your literary career, as author Richard Flanagan has just found out. Is his nomination for the UK’s Literary […]
October 23, 2014

This photo has melted people’s hearts

The inspiration for Monty the dogtective, the star of my new mystery, MONTY AND ME, is in fact a duck-toppling, burger-munching, fishing dog, and this photo […]
October 20, 2014

‘Monty And Me’, a new dog-tective series

Have you ever wondered what your dog is really thinking? You’re about to find out. Most of you will know me as thriller author L.A. Larkin, but […]
September 21, 2014

Paris – protests, moped-riding pooches and too many pain au chocolat

I’m in St-Germain-des-Pres enjoying the fine September weather, amazing food and the quirky traditions and French style of the Parisienne. But apart from the irresistable cakes […]
September 4, 2014

A big thank you to Gatwick Airport police

The co-operation of experts and sources is essential for a crime fiction author because it not only contributes to a story’s credibility, but it helps me […]
July 30, 2014

A weekend of Murder & Mayhem

Okay, fictional murder and mayhem, anyway. I’m delighted to invite all budding crime fiction authors in Sydney to join me at my first ever combined detective […]
July 30, 2014

Talking About Writing: Antarctica

Antarctica is an enduring source of inspiration for writers and artists, with its bleak, alien landscapes and its utter remoteness from the developed world. This Thursday […]
June 10, 2014

Criminal Characters

What makes a compelling central character? Mystery and suspense novels, by their very nature, demand complex and intriguing plots. But an ingenious plot is wasted if […]

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