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Chris Ord

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in Gibraltar

Website

http://chrisord.wixsite.com/chrisord

Twitter

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Fiction, Fantasy, Mystery

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July 2016

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Acclaimed northern author Chris Ord writes dark, atmospheric page turners set in wild and rugged Northumberland.

He has published five novels: Becoming (2016) and Awakening (2019) are both part of the dystopian fantasy Gaia series; The Storm (2018) is a supernatural thriller set in the nineteenth century; Shadowfolk (2022), a haunting adult fairytale, was shortlisted for a Northern Writers' Award in 2021; and his latest The Deal (2022) is a folk horror set on the Northumberland coast. His current work in progress, a middle-grade adventure titled, Cuddy's Jewels was shortlisted for the Sid Chaplin Award in 2022. All his novels have received excellent reviews and widespread critical acclaim.

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What books are on your summer reading list this year?

Chris Ord I'm planning on reading 'The Handmaid's Tale' again. It's been a long time since I read it, and I have more than a passing interest in dystopian ficti…moreI'm planning on reading 'The Handmaid's Tale' again. It's been a long time since I read it, and I have more than a passing interest in dystopian fiction at the moment. The new TV series is tremendous. I'm only two episodes in, but am hooked. Did anyone spot the shadowy cameo by Margaret Atwood in episode one?(less)

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What’s your favourite part of the creative process - and your least favourite?

Chris Ord I love searching for new ideas and scenarios. I always carry a notebook and am forever jotting things down. I never storyboard before writing, I start…moreI love searching for new ideas and scenarios. I always carry a notebook and am forever jotting things down. I never storyboard before writing, I start with a scenario and the main characters and let the story unfold. This makes the writing process more exciting for me as each day I come to it with fresh ideas. There are also no expectations about what I must write which I would find intimidating. While I’m writing I become obsessed with that story and spend all my time thinking about what might happen next. Sometimes this approach leads me down dead ends, hence I need to be brutal and honest with myself. If something isn’t working I have to let it go, and I cull a lot of sections in my first drafts. This approach works for me, at least for now. I’ve tried lots of others over the years which haven’t. It’s true that there is no right or wrong way to write, only your way. 

My least favourite part of writing is easy - I hate editing my own work.
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Average rating: 4.03 · 150 ratings · 35 reviews · 5 distinct works • Similar authors

	Becoming (The Gaia Series Book 1) 3.73 avg rating — 81 ratings — published 2018 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Storm 4.33 avg rating — 39 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Awakening: the thrilling sequel to Becoming 4.83 avg rating — 12 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Deal 4.22 avg rating — 9 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Shadowfolk 4.11 avg rating — 9 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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What research?

I'm spending some time in the Laing Art Gallery today. People often ask writers about how they do their research. I'm sure we all have our our own styles and preferences. My writing is inspired by people, music, and pictures. I see vivid images in my mind which I try to capture with words. I use music to generate the mood and atmosphere I am trying to create. The thread that binds the pictures tog Read more of this blog post »

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