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David Basnett

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Stephen King
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Hailing from north of Hadrian's Wall, the true life inspiration for Game of Thrones' The Wall, that was built to keep the Roman empire intact, David was raised amid the foothills of the Cheviots and in the shadow of the sprawling Northumberland National Park. His fast paced style of writing and knack of breathing life into tired genres has established him as a horror and young adult author to watch out for.

Young Adult

Eve of the Damned is his first novel and part one of the Return of the Vampire Trilogy with Eve Evans as the protagonist finding herself at a very strange school.

Island of the Dead is part two of the Return of the Vampire Trilogy and explores more of the Island and Eve's friendships and foes.

The Shadow of Life is the final part
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David Basnett I did a little role-playing now and again when I was younger and thought the richness of Tolkien's Middle Earth made it a fascinating place. Seeing th…moreI did a little role-playing now and again when I was younger and thought the richness of Tolkien's Middle Earth made it a fascinating place. Seeing the Shire, Bree, Rivendell and Gondor would be canny good. Not sure about Shelob's Lair, Mirkwood, or Mordor though...(less)
David Basnett It exists. Some of the best writers throughout history have admitted to suffering from it – so who am I to suggest otherwise? It happens and chances a…moreIt exists. Some of the best writers throughout history have admitted to suffering from it – so who am I to suggest otherwise? It happens and chances are it will happen to you so arm yourself with a selection of techniques to minimise its impact and duration. I consider putting something off to be a form of writers block. If you think you never get writers block but haven’t had the time to sit at the computer for a few months, I’d respectfully suggest that you may be a secret sufferer!

See my thoughts on writers block on my blog:

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Westfield Orphan – Book 2 – Out now

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Just had a look at my last post and it was eight years ago. Surely that can’t be right?! I offer my sincere apologies, but sometimes life takes you in a different direction. Since then I’ve moved to Australia and become a citizen and been exploring my new country. I’ve been practicing my swimming in the Indian Ocean, learning to fish, having a go at paddleboarding, playing

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“Description begins in the writer’s imagination, but should finish in the reader’s.”
Stephen King, On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft

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“Writing is a lonely job. Having someone who believes in you makes a lot if difference. They don't have to makes speeches. Just believing is usually enough.”
Stephen King, On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft

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