Pauline Rowson's Blog, page 52
March 31, 2015
What's on April 2015
It's April and that means it's the London Book Fair. It's also the
first month of publication of the brand new crime novel to feature a new
hero, Art Marvik in Silent
Running and the publication of DI Andy Horton number 8, Death Lies
Beneath, in Large Print.
Read more by clicking on the above title or the link to the right.
first month of publication of the brand new crime novel to feature a new
hero, Art Marvik in Silent
Running and the publication of DI Andy Horton number 8, Death Lies
Beneath, in Large Print.
Read more by clicking on the above title or the link to the right.
Pauline Rowson discusses her new hero, Art Marvik, in a brand new crime series
Pauline Rowson explains the background to her action hero in the new marine crime novel, Silent Running.
I like heroes and as I’m a sucker for adventure stories and mystery there was no doubt that this was what Silent Running had to be. 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. Silent
Running 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 Art
Marvik.
Read more by clicking on the above title or the link to the right
March 26, 2015
BBC Radio Solent Interview with Julian Clegg on the Breakfast Show
An early start on Wednesday 25 March to head for the BBC South studios
in Southampton for my interview on BBC Radio Solent with the lovely
Julian Clegg on his very popular breakfast show.
It was great as always to talk to Julian and this time on air at 7.25 we talked about the publication of Silent Running, featuring a brand new hero, former marine commando, Special Boat Services Officer, Art Marvik.We also discussed DI Andy Horton and the fact that the Horton series has been optioned for television by one of the UK's top television productions companies, Lime Pictures.
Read more and view the photographs by clicking on the above title or the link to the right.
in Southampton for my interview on BBC Radio Solent with the lovely
Julian Clegg on his very popular breakfast show.
It was great as always to talk to Julian and this time on air at 7.25 we talked about the publication of Silent Running, featuring a brand new hero, former marine commando, Special Boat Services Officer, Art Marvik.We also discussed DI Andy Horton and the fact that the Horton series has been optioned for television by one of the UK's top television productions companies, Lime Pictures.
Read more and view the photographs by clicking on the above title or the link to the right.
March 25, 2015
Death Surge - now in paperback - view location photos and read extracts
Death Surge - DI Andy Horton number 10 - is now
published in paperback. It is also available as an e book and on Kindle. Here are some photographs of where Death Surge is set.
What
began as the hunt for a missing man becomes the search for a ruthless
killer...
A telephone call from a frantic Sergeant Cantelli to say that his
nephew, Johnnie Oslow, is missing cuts short Detective Inspector
Horton’s sailing trip to France. Summoned back to the Isle of Wight,
Horton learns that Johnnie has not shown up for racing during Cowes
Week, as previously arranged.
The DI Andy Horton series of marine mystery crime novels (currently 11)
are set in the Solent area of Portsmouth, the Isle of Wight and the
surrounding areas on the South Coast of England.
View the location photographs for Death Surge by clicking on the above title or the link to the right.
published in paperback. It is also available as an e book and on Kindle. Here are some photographs of where Death Surge is set.
What began as the hunt for a missing man becomes the search for a ruthless
killer...
A telephone call from a frantic Sergeant Cantelli to say that his
nephew, Johnnie Oslow, is missing cuts short Detective Inspector
Horton’s sailing trip to France. Summoned back to the Isle of Wight,
Horton learns that Johnnie has not shown up for racing during Cowes
Week, as previously arranged.
The DI Andy Horton series of marine mystery crime novels (currently 11)
are set in the Solent area of Portsmouth, the Isle of Wight and the
surrounding areas on the South Coast of England.
View the location photographs for Death Surge by clicking on the above title or the link to the right.
March 22, 2015
Fab audience at Dell Quay Sailing Club
Lovely audience at Dell Quay Sailing Club on Saturday 21 March where I
was invited to give a talk about my crime writing and crime novels. It
was great to meet some die hard DI Andy Horton fans and to introduce my new hero, former marine commando, Art Marvik in Silent Running.
Silent Running, like the DI Andy Horton crime series of police procedurals, is set around the South Coast of England against
the atmospheric backdrop of the sea. The ancient Roman hamlet of Dell
Quay is mentioned in Silent Running, which also features Chichester
Harbour, Weymouth, Littlehampton, Brighton and Bognor Regis.
Silent Running is published in hardcover by Severn House in the UK on 31 March 2015 and in the USA on 1 July 2015
was invited to give a talk about my crime writing and crime novels. It
was great to meet some die hard DI Andy Horton fans and to introduce my new hero, former marine commando, Art Marvik in Silent Running.
Silent Running, like the DI Andy Horton crime series of police procedurals, is set around the South Coast of England against the atmospheric backdrop of the sea. The ancient Roman hamlet of Dell
Quay is mentioned in Silent Running, which also features Chichester
Harbour, Weymouth, Littlehampton, Brighton and Bognor Regis.
Silent Running is published in hardcover by Severn House in the UK on 31 March 2015 and in the USA on 1 July 2015
March 19, 2015
The story behind the story - Death Surge - DI Andy Horton 10, now in paperback
The inspiration for Death Surge came like all the other novels in the series featuring the flawed and rugged detective DI Andy Horton from
the location. It is locations that inspire me and with the Horton
series, set against the powerfully evocative British marine landscape of
the Solent on the South Coast of England, there is always a good place
to put a body.
Placing the crime novels against the backdrop of the sea has many
advantages. The sea is never constant. In one day it can change from
being calm to turbulent. It is also dangerous, misleading and evil like
many villains, and although it can look safe beneath can be a sandbank, a
rock, a wreck, a dangerous current all of which can cause havoc and
kill, and be used to good effect in a crime novel. It also provides a
great backdrop for pace and great settings for a climax, which, of
course, I’ve used in Death Surge.
Read more by clicking on the above title or the link to the right.
the location. It is locations that inspire me and with the Horton
series, set against the powerfully evocative British marine landscape of
the Solent on the South Coast of England, there is always a good place
to put a body.
Placing the crime novels against the backdrop of the sea has many
advantages. The sea is never constant. In one day it can change from
being calm to turbulent. It is also dangerous, misleading and evil like
many villains, and although it can look safe beneath can be a sandbank, a
rock, a wreck, a dangerous current all of which can cause havoc and
kill, and be used to good effect in a crime novel. It also provides a
great backdrop for pace and great settings for a climax, which, of
course, I’ve used in Death Surge.
Read more by clicking on the above title or the link to the right.
March 15, 2015
Death Surge - now in paperback - read the third extract - view the location photos
The third extract from Death Surge - DI Andy Horton number 10 - now
published in paperback. Also available as an e book. See where Death Surge is set, view the location photographs and read an extract.
What
began as the hunt for a missing man becomes the search for a ruthless
killer...
The DI Andy Horton series of marine mystery crime novels (currently 11)
are set in the Solent area of Portsmouth, the Isle of Wight and the
surrounding areas on the South Coast of England.
A telephone call from a frantic Sergeant Cantelli to say that his
nephew, Johnnie Oslow, is missing cuts short Detective Inspector
Horton’s sailing trip to France. Summoned back to the Isle of Wight,
Horton learns that Johnnie has not shown up for racing during Cowes
Week, as previously arranged.
Read the extract from Death Surge by clicking on the above title or the link to the right.
published in paperback. Also available as an e book. See where Death Surge is set, view the location photographs and read an extract.
What began as the hunt for a missing man becomes the search for a ruthless
killer...
The DI Andy Horton series of marine mystery crime novels (currently 11)
are set in the Solent area of Portsmouth, the Isle of Wight and the
surrounding areas on the South Coast of England.
A telephone call from a frantic Sergeant Cantelli to say that his
nephew, Johnnie Oslow, is missing cuts short Detective Inspector
Horton’s sailing trip to France. Summoned back to the Isle of Wight,
Horton learns that Johnnie has not shown up for racing during Cowes
Week, as previously arranged.
Read the extract from Death Surge by clicking on the above title or the link to the right.
March 12, 2015
Pauline Rowson entertains London audience at Hammersmith and Fulham
A trip to London is always interesting and enjoyable, in its own way,
i.e. to soak up the city atmosphere and great for picking up ideas for
characters. My recent visit to London was to meet members of the
Hammersmith and Fulham U3A where I had been invited to give a talk about
my crime novels.
Almost
a hundred people packed the church hall in Hammersmith on a bright
sunny March morning to listen to me talking about how I research, plot
and write my crime novels, those of my new hero, former marine commando, Art Marvik, in Silent Running, my stand alone thrillers, In Cold Daylight and In For The Kill and of my DI Andy Horton series set
in the Solent area on the South Coast of England, which has recently
been optioned for TV by one of the UK's top television production
companies, Lime Pictures, who are seeking to bring the flawed and
rugged, sailing detective, Andy Horton to the TV screens.
Read more by clicking on the above title or the link to the right.
i.e. to soak up the city atmosphere and great for picking up ideas for
characters. My recent visit to London was to meet members of the
Hammersmith and Fulham U3A where I had been invited to give a talk about
my crime novels.
Almosta hundred people packed the church hall in Hammersmith on a bright
sunny March morning to listen to me talking about how I research, plot
and write my crime novels, those of my new hero, former marine commando, Art Marvik, in Silent Running, my stand alone thrillers, In Cold Daylight and In For The Kill and of my DI Andy Horton series set
in the Solent area on the South Coast of England, which has recently
been optioned for TV by one of the UK's top television production
companies, Lime Pictures, who are seeking to bring the flawed and
rugged, sailing detective, Andy Horton to the TV screens.
Read more by clicking on the above title or the link to the right.
March 10, 2015
Death Surge - now in paperback - read the second extract and view location photos
This is the second extract taken from Death Surge - DI Andy Horton number 10 - now
published in paperback. Also available as an e book. In this extract I match the text with some of the location shots.
What
began as the hunt for a missing man becomes the search for a ruthless
killer...
The DI Andy Horton series of marine mystery crime novels (currently 11)
are set in the Solent area of Portsmouth, the Isle of Wight and the
surrounding areas on the South Coast of England.
Click on the above title or the link to the right to read the extract and see the location shots.
published in paperback. Also available as an e book. In this extract I match the text with some of the location shots.
What began as the hunt for a missing man becomes the search for a ruthless
killer...
The DI Andy Horton series of marine mystery crime novels (currently 11)
are set in the Solent area of Portsmouth, the Isle of Wight and the
surrounding areas on the South Coast of England.
Click on the above title or the link to the right to read the extract and see the location shots.
March 8, 2015
World Book Day- a photoshoot, talk and media interview
World Book Day on 5 March 2015 turned out to be publication in paperback day for Death Surge, DI Andy Horton 10 and as a result it generated a photo shoot at Gosport Hard, a talk to some lovely fans of DI Andy Horton at Gosport Discovery Centre and an article in The News, Portsmouth.
Read more by clicking on the above title or the link to the right
Read more by clicking on the above title or the link to the right
