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June 25, 2022
Resources for writers
Resources for writers on this post include how to write articles and blogs; how to write a novel; dealing with rejection; scenes, sequels and cliff-hangers; editing as you go along - or not - and a selection of writing courses for you to try.
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June 12, 2022
Russia’s war on Ukraine: what’s happening?
Russia’s war on Ukraine has failed on most fronts. But Russian President Putin continues to slaughter vast numbers of his own troops, and Ukrainian soldiers and civilians, in the hope of a military breakthrough. That could yet happen. The top task for countries supporting Ukraine must be to maintain unity for weeks, months or years to come. This will be a challenge.
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May 27, 2022
Istanbul thriller “Palladium” published
My Istanbul thriller "Palladium" was published on 17 May. I'm delighted with the launch, including readings, interviews and articles.
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May 16, 2022
Slow publishing: a case study
Slow publishing is not necessarily bad publishing. Let's look at how a Russian banker's murder in 1993 and the Gezi Park protests of 2013 led to publication of my international thriller "Palladium" in 2022.
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“Palladium” published – but how?
How a Russian banker's murder in 1993 and the Gezi Park protests of 2013 led - via a gruelling path - to publication of my international thriller "Palladium" on 17 May 2022.
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May 7, 2022
Will Elif Mutlu discover the mysterious “Palladium”?
As archaeology professor Elif Mutlu races against time to complete research at the site of Arzu Pasha's smart new "Heart of Istanbul" mall, rumours swirl that Elif will discover the Palladium itself. An exclusive interview by Misty Anderson.
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April 22, 2022
A beautiful new cover for “Seven Hotel Stories”
I am terrifically fond of Seven Hotel Stories. Other people like them, too. But readers have said they don't like the cover.
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April 21, 2022
Russian official statements: never confess; and lying is official policy
Russian statements about the war in Ukraine - or anything else under the present regime - obey key rules. First: never admit to anything. Second: lying to mislead your enemy, or your own people, is entirely legitimate.
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Russian official statements: three things to bear in mind
Russian statements about the war in Ukraine - or anything else under the present regime - obey key rules. First: never admit to anything. Second: lying to mislead your enemy, or your own people, is entirely legitimate.
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April 15, 2022
PALLADIUM an Istanbul thriller – one month to go
Palladium, an Istanbul thriller, will be published on 17 May. What's it all about?
Palladium begins like this:
The Janissary warrior, Yusuf Ali-Bey, had triumphed in countless battles. He had slain numberless foes.
He had never known horror such as this.
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