Pauline Rowson's Blog, page 41

The story behind the new hero, Art Marvik - Silent Running now in paperback

I
like heroes so when I was searching for a new character to create in a
new series that combined adventure and mystery there was no doubt that a
hero he had to be. I also decided not to have a police officer because
that role is currently filled by the flawed and rugged detective, DI
Andy Horton, whose patch is Portsmouth, the Isle of Wight, and the
surrounding harbours and towns.

I wanted a character who was not bound by the official rules 
of the law, but who was nevertheless on the right side of it. The new crime series also had to have all the hallmarks of my brand – a troubled 
hero, the sea, boats, interesting and diverse characters and lots of
action. So already the stage was set, enter former Royal Marine
Commando, Special Boat 
Services Officer, Art 
Marvik, in the first of this new series Silent Running



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Leaving a book review on Amazon

If
you have read and enjoyed my novels and can spare a little time please
leave a review on Amazon (even if you don't like them you can still
leave a review!) And even if you bought the book elsewhere but you are
an Amazon customer you can leave a review.



The number of reviews an author gets for his/her books boosts the
chances of Amazon marketing an author's novels more actively, and that
of course helps introduce your work to new readers. Perhaps others
would enjoy reading about my flawed and rugged detective, DI Andy
Horton, or my new troubled hero, former Royal Marine Commando, Art Marvik, attached to work
undercover for the UK's National Intelligence Marine Squad ( NIMS)



Genuine
feedback is always welcomed. It can be short (and preferably sweet but
that's up to the individual) one word or two will do. Huge thanks to
everyone who has already taken the time to leave a review. It is very
much appreciated.



You can review my books on Amazon UK or Amazon USA

Pauline Rowson's writing tips - persistence, patience and a keen interest in humanity

It’s often said that you should write
about what you know, but I don't agree. I’ve never committed a murder,
or been a police officer, and neither am I married to one. I’ve had no
previous experience or knowledge of the law, except what I’ve read in
crime novels, and I’ve never been to an autopsy, yet after many trials
and tribulations I finally got the job as a crime writer.  I love reading crime and mystery novels and I love writing them. It’s my
belief that you should write what you are enthusiastic about, but you
also need some additional qualities.  Here is my view on what it take to be a successful writer.



Read the full article on writing tips

What's on in May 2016

May
sees the publication of the brand new marine crime novel, Dangerous
Cargo, the second in the series featuring former Royal Marine Commando,
Art
Marvik, now attached undercover to the National Intelligence Marine
Squad (NIMS). 



Dangerous Cargo, will be published in hardcover in the UK by Severn House on 31 May 2016





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Dropped into Newhaven Library for a quick read of Art Marvik

While
on location research for the third Art Marvik marine crime novel I
dropped into Newhaven Library in East Sussex and was delighted to learn
from the library staff that both the Art Marvik and DI Andy Horton crime novels are enjoyed by readers of Newhaven Library.



I was on location research for the third in the series featuring former
Royal Marine Commando, Art Marvik, now working undercover on
investigations for the National Intelligence Marine Squad (NIMS).



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Portsmouth Historic Dockyard setting for DI Andy Horton novel, Undercurrent

Undercurrent, the ninth in the DI Andy Horton marine series of police
procedurals, which is now out as an unabridged audio book,  begins with
a body found in Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, late at night, lying in
the bottom of No. 1 Dock where the historic M33 Monitor is situated. 

At the time of writing this novel the M33 Monitor was not open to the public but since then the Heritage Lottery Fund awarded £1.75 million to the National Museum of 
the Royal Navy to restore and open it to visitors for the first time in its 
history.  This gallant little ship, launched in May 1915, is the 
sole remaining British veteran of that year’s Gallipoli Campaign.  I decided it would be the perfect place to put a body!



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Undercurrent now out as an unabridged audio book - Watch the book trailer

Undercurrent,
the ninth in the DI Andy Horton crime series is now available as an
unabridged audio book narrated by Gordon Griffin.  Undercurrent is also
available in paperback and as an ebook.  It is set against the backdrop
of the sea in Portsmouth on the South Coast of England.  In
this crime novel DI Horton has a new mystery to solve as well as
continuing his search for the truth surrounding the disappearance
of his mother over thirty years ago.

Watch the video book trailer for Undercurrent.

A very hectic London Book Fair

The
London Book Fair has once again been and gone and a very busy one it
was too, certainly on the Tuesday when I attended. The aisles were
swarming with humanity as was London itself.  I always forget just how
busy London is and how packed with tourists.



Read more about my visit to the London Book Fair

Pauline Rowson talks about her detective to Chrissie Pollard on That's Solent TV

Here is  a short excerpt from my appearance on the programme Talk Solent
on That's Solent TV which was aired on 8 April 2016 and repeated on 9
April. 



I will be on Talk Solent on That's Solent TV again on Friday 22 April at
7.30pm and 10pm repeated on Saturday 23 April at 10am and 4pm. On
Freeview Channel 7 in the Solent area.



Watch the video

Pauline Rowson talking about Undercurrent now in audio book format

In this video I am talking to Tony Smith about the DI Andy Horton marine crime novel Undercurrent.



Undercurrent, the ninth in the DI Andy Horton police procedural series has now been released as an unabridged audio book by Soundings part of Isis 
Publishing, the World’s leading publisher of unabridged audio books, narrated by Gordon Griffin.



Read more and watch the video interview.