Pauline Rowson's Blog, page 69
October 22, 2012
Footsteps on the Shore, no. 6 in DI Horton series, reprinted in paperback and available as an e book
Footsteps on the Shore, the sixth in the DI Andy Horton series of marine based mystery crime novels set on the South Coast of England has been reprinted in paperback and is also available as an e book on Kindle, Nook and Kobo
Published by Severn House, Footsteps on the Shore has received critical acclaim in the USA. It was given a starred review by Booklist who said: "It deserves mention in the same breath as works in the upper echelon of American procedurals (those by Ed McBain or Joseph Wambaugh for example) and their British counterparts, including the work of Peter Robinson and John Harvey. Procedural fans who haven’t already read Rowson should be encouraged to do so in the strongest possible terms."
There are eight in the DI Andy Horton series of British police procedural novels with two having been published this year, A Killing Coast and Death Lies Beneath and the ninth, Undercurrent, to be published in January 2013. They are all set against the backdrop of the sea in the Solent area on the South Coast of England in Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight.
Footsteps on the Shore
Published by Severn House, Footsteps on the Shore has received critical acclaim in the USA. It was given a starred review by Booklist who said: "It deserves mention in the same breath as works in the upper echelon of American procedurals (those by Ed McBain or Joseph Wambaugh for example) and their British counterparts, including the work of Peter Robinson and John Harvey. Procedural fans who haven’t already read Rowson should be encouraged to do so in the strongest possible terms."
There are eight in the DI Andy Horton series of British police procedural novels with two having been published this year, A Killing Coast and Death Lies Beneath and the ninth, Undercurrent, to be published in January 2013. They are all set against the backdrop of the sea in the Solent area on the South Coast of England in Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight.
Footsteps on the Shore
October 11, 2012
Death Lies Beneath, Di Andy Horton, gets great review on Publishers Weekly
Death Lies Beneath, the eighth DI Andy Horton marine mystery set on the South Coast of England, in the Solent area of Portsmouth, has received more good reviews in America where it will be published in hardcover and as an ebook on 1 November 2012.
American Book reviewer, Kirkus says, "Horton’s 8th is a treat for fans of the puzzle-box mystery."
Death Lies Beneath has also been reviewed on the highly influential magazine, Publishers Weekly who say, "Rowson’s solid eighth police procedural featuring Det. Insp. Andy Horton...convincing characters and a coherent plot bolster a crafty solution to the crimes."
Death Lies Beneath was published by Severn House in hardcover in the UK in July. It has already attracted one excellent book review from Mystery People who said, "This is a fast paced excellent mystery, with an interesting diverse set of characters, and an intriguing hook at the end that has me eagerly awaiting the next instalment in this series.Highly recommended."
Death Lies Beneath will also be published as ebook and available on Kindle, Nook and Kobo from 1 November 2012.
The new DI Horton crime fiction novel, the ninth in the series, Undercurrent, will be published in January 2013.
Death Lies Beneath
American Book reviewer, Kirkus says, "Horton’s 8th is a treat for fans of the puzzle-box mystery."
Death Lies Beneath has also been reviewed on the highly influential magazine, Publishers Weekly who say, "Rowson’s solid eighth police procedural featuring Det. Insp. Andy Horton...convincing characters and a coherent plot bolster a crafty solution to the crimes."
Death Lies Beneath was published by Severn House in hardcover in the UK in July. It has already attracted one excellent book review from Mystery People who said, "This is a fast paced excellent mystery, with an interesting diverse set of characters, and an intriguing hook at the end that has me eagerly awaiting the next instalment in this series.Highly recommended."
Death Lies Beneath will also be published as ebook and available on Kindle, Nook and Kobo from 1 November 2012.
The new DI Horton crime fiction novel, the ninth in the series, Undercurrent, will be published in January 2013.
Death Lies Beneath
October 5, 2012
A whole host of DI Horton crime novels to be published over next eight months
A whole host of titles in the popular DI Andy Horton crime fiction series are to be released over the next eight months. Responding to demand Severn House Publishers is to publish the new DI Andy Horton crime novel, Undercurrent, the ninth in the series, in the UK in January 2013 and in the USA in May 2013. They have also brought forward the publication in e book format of the two most recent titles in the series, A Killing Coast and Death Lies Beneath.
A Killing Coast, the seventh in the DI Horton series, which was scheduled to be published as an e book in January 2013 has now been released (1 October 2012) and Death Lies Beneath, the eighth in the Horton series which was due for publication as an e book in July 2013, is to be published on 1 November 2012. Both titles are already available in hardcover.
In addition, Undercurrent, the new DI Horton crime novel, the ninth in the series is to be published in hardcover in the UK in January 2013 and in the USA in May 2013 when it will also be simultaneously published as an ebook.
Footsteps on the Shore the sixth in the series is to be published in Large Print Format in March 2013 and will also be released as a paperback on 16 October 2012.
The DI Horton novels are set on the South Coast of England,in the Solent area around Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight. They are published in the UK and in the USA and have been translated into several languages.
Available in hardcover,paperback, e book and some are also published as audio books from all on line book stores and bookshops as well as on loan fromlibraries in the UK, USA and Commonwealth.
Read more by visiting http://www.rowmark.co.uk
A Killing Coast
A Killing Coast, the seventh in the DI Horton series, which was scheduled to be published as an e book in January 2013 has now been released (1 October 2012) and Death Lies Beneath, the eighth in the Horton series which was due for publication as an e book in July 2013, is to be published on 1 November 2012. Both titles are already available in hardcover.
In addition, Undercurrent, the new DI Horton crime novel, the ninth in the series is to be published in hardcover in the UK in January 2013 and in the USA in May 2013 when it will also be simultaneously published as an ebook.
Footsteps on the Shore the sixth in the series is to be published in Large Print Format in March 2013 and will also be released as a paperback on 16 October 2012.
The DI Horton novels are set on the South Coast of England,in the Solent area around Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight. They are published in the UK and in the USA and have been translated into several languages.
Available in hardcover,paperback, e book and some are also published as audio books from all on line book stores and bookshops as well as on loan fromlibraries in the UK, USA and Commonwealth.
Read more by visiting http://www.rowmark.co.uk
A Killing Coast
October 1, 2012
A Killing Coast, DI Andy Horton Mystery Now Available as an Ebook
A Killing Coast, the seventh in the DI Horton series is now available as an ebook published by Severn House. Set on the South Coast of England, in the Solent area, Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight, A Killing Coast was first published in hardcover in the UK in January 2012 and in the USA in July 2012.
It is available from all good bookshops, online and in a variety of formats as an e book including Kindle, Kobo and Nook. You can also borrow it from libraries in the USA, UK and the Commonwealth.
"The plot is multilayered, twisted, and complex... readers will be rewarded with a surprising conclusion and a satisfying read.” Booklist
"Meticulous police work leads Horton to a particularly callous and ruthless killer as well as theft and blackmail…includes a few unexpected twists.” Publishers Weekly
A Killing Coast
It is available from all good bookshops, online and in a variety of formats as an e book including Kindle, Kobo and Nook. You can also borrow it from libraries in the USA, UK and the Commonwealth.
"The plot is multilayered, twisted, and complex... readers will be rewarded with a surprising conclusion and a satisfying read.” Booklist
"Meticulous police work leads Horton to a particularly callous and ruthless killer as well as theft and blackmail…includes a few unexpected twists.” Publishers Weekly
A Killing Coast
September 27, 2012
Crime Scene Fire Investigations feature in crime novels and at CSI Portsmouth
The Hampshire Police Fire Investigations Officer DC Terry Fitzjohn and Watch Manager Andy Earl of the Arson Task Force will be appearing at CSI Portsmouth 2012 on the morning panel along with Crime Scene Manager Carolyn Lovell from Hampshire Police and crime authors, Matt Hilton and Stephen Booth and myself.
One of my early thrillers, In Cold Daylight, is dedicated to fire fighters and in particular Red Watch at Southsea Fire Station, Portsmouth (England), my husband's former watch. The inspiration for In Cold Daylight came from a conversation I overheard while at the fire station one day when the watch were talking about the high number of their colleagues on one watch who had contracted cancer and some had sadly died. This gave me the idea of a story about a cover up over their deaths.
In Cold Daylight was voted third in an online poll as the most popular novel for World Book Day 2008.
An award winning thriller about one man's quest to discover the truth behind the deaths of fire fighters.
For more details visit http://www.rowmark.co.uk
In Cold Daylight
One of my early thrillers, In Cold Daylight, is dedicated to fire fighters and in particular Red Watch at Southsea Fire Station, Portsmouth (England), my husband's former watch. The inspiration for In Cold Daylight came from a conversation I overheard while at the fire station one day when the watch were talking about the high number of their colleagues on one watch who had contracted cancer and some had sadly died. This gave me the idea of a story about a cover up over their deaths.
In Cold Daylight was voted third in an online poll as the most popular novel for World Book Day 2008.
An award winning thriller about one man's quest to discover the truth behind the deaths of fire fighters.
For more details visit http://www.rowmark.co.uk
In Cold Daylight
September 24, 2012
Tickets now on sale for CSI Portsmouth 2012, where crime fiction meets crime fact
Tickets are now on sale for CSI Portsmouth 2012 taking place on Saturday 3 November at John Pounds Centre, Portsmouth England, the third year of this popular event where crime fiction meets crime fact.
At this year’s CSI Portsmouth international crime authors Stephen Booth, Ann Cleeves, Matt Hilton and Pauline Rowson join Crime Scene Manager Co-ordinator Carolyn Lovell from Hampshire Police, DC Terry Fitzjohn Crime Scene Fire Investigations Officer, Hampshire Police, Andy Earl Hampshire Fire and Rescue Arson Task Force, Adrian Fretter Hampshire Police Hi Tech Crime Unit, Professor Bran Nicol, University of Surrey, an expert on stalking culture including Internet Stalking and Dr Mark Button, University of Portsmouth, Director of the Centre for Counter Fraud Studies to debate crime fiction versus crime fact in two lively panel debates.
Come for the morning or afternoon or make a day of it.
Full programme and more details on the guests featured at CSI Portsmouth 2012 is at http://http://www.rowmark.co.uk/csi-p...
Call the Box Office on 023 9268 8037. Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.
CSI Portsmouth is part of Portsmouth Bookfest http://www.portsmouthbookfest.co.uk
At this year’s CSI Portsmouth international crime authors Stephen Booth, Ann Cleeves, Matt Hilton and Pauline Rowson join Crime Scene Manager Co-ordinator Carolyn Lovell from Hampshire Police, DC Terry Fitzjohn Crime Scene Fire Investigations Officer, Hampshire Police, Andy Earl Hampshire Fire and Rescue Arson Task Force, Adrian Fretter Hampshire Police Hi Tech Crime Unit, Professor Bran Nicol, University of Surrey, an expert on stalking culture including Internet Stalking and Dr Mark Button, University of Portsmouth, Director of the Centre for Counter Fraud Studies to debate crime fiction versus crime fact in two lively panel debates.
Come for the morning or afternoon or make a day of it.
Full programme and more details on the guests featured at CSI Portsmouth 2012 is at http://http://www.rowmark.co.uk/csi-p...
Call the Box Office on 023 9268 8037. Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.
CSI Portsmouth is part of Portsmouth Bookfest http://www.portsmouthbookfest.co.uk
September 20, 2012
Ebook publication of two latest DI Horton mystery crime novels brought forward by Severn House
Severn House publishers have announced they have brought forward the publication of two e books in the DI Andy Horton series.
A Killing Coast, the seventh in the DI Horton series, which was scheduled to be published in ebook format in January 2013 will now be available from 1 October 2012.
Death Lies Beneath, the eighth in the Horton series due for publication in ebook format in July 2013, will be published on 1 November 2012.
These and my other crime novels are also available in hardcover, paperback, Large Print and audio book as well as ebooks from all major retailers and are on Kindle, Nook and Kobo.
The DI Horton novels are set on the South Coast of England, in the Solent area around Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight.
There is more information on my official website at http://www.rowmark.co.uk
A Killing Coast, the seventh in the DI Horton series, which was scheduled to be published in ebook format in January 2013 will now be available from 1 October 2012.
Death Lies Beneath, the eighth in the Horton series due for publication in ebook format in July 2013, will be published on 1 November 2012.
These and my other crime novels are also available in hardcover, paperback, Large Print and audio book as well as ebooks from all major retailers and are on Kindle, Nook and Kobo.
The DI Horton novels are set on the South Coast of England, in the Solent area around Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight.
There is more information on my official website at http://www.rowmark.co.uk
September 17, 2012
New DI Andy Horton Mystery to be Published by Severn House in January
I'm delighted to announce that I have signed a contract with my publisher Severn House for the next in the DI Andy Horton series of marine mystery crime novels set on the South Coast of England. Undercurrent is the ninth crime novel to feature the flawed and rugged DI Andy Horton and is set in Portsmouth, UK. It is to be published in January 2013, and is already listed on Amazon.
Severn House has published all but the first in the DI Horton series. The latest two, A Killing Coast, (number seven) and Death Lies Beneath ( number eight) were published in hardcover this year (2012). I have received quite a few e mails from readers asking when these latest crime novels will be availabe as ebooks and am glad to say that they will both be released as ebooks in 2013.
You can read more on my website at http://www.rowmark.co.uk
Death Lies Beneath
Severn House has published all but the first in the DI Horton series. The latest two, A Killing Coast, (number seven) and Death Lies Beneath ( number eight) were published in hardcover this year (2012). I have received quite a few e mails from readers asking when these latest crime novels will be availabe as ebooks and am glad to say that they will both be released as ebooks in 2013.
You can read more on my website at http://www.rowmark.co.uk
Death Lies Beneath
September 3, 2012
Writing Routine - Pauline Rowson
I'm often asked about my writing routine. Do I have one and if so what is it? How much time do I spend when writing?
Unless I am away from home on a speaking engagement, I write every day, usually for about three to four hours a day but this varies depending on the stage of the novel and whether I need to break off to conduct some research. Sometimes for days on end if the flow is going or I am nearing the end of the novel I can spend eight hours writing, not good for the back and if it wasn't for my husband feeding me I'd forget to eat!
I don’t have a set routine although having said that I usually write most evenings between 5pm until 7.30pm.
Every author is different and it takes a while to refine your methods and set your routine, some writers don't even have a routine. It also obviously depends on your commitments. I love writing and researching and hope to be able to continue doing so for many more novels to come.
I'm currently working on DI Andy Horton number ten and number nine is with my publisher.
Death Lies Beneath
Unless I am away from home on a speaking engagement, I write every day, usually for about three to four hours a day but this varies depending on the stage of the novel and whether I need to break off to conduct some research. Sometimes for days on end if the flow is going or I am nearing the end of the novel I can spend eight hours writing, not good for the back and if it wasn't for my husband feeding me I'd forget to eat!
I don’t have a set routine although having said that I usually write most evenings between 5pm until 7.30pm.
Every author is different and it takes a while to refine your methods and set your routine, some writers don't even have a routine. It also obviously depends on your commitments. I love writing and researching and hope to be able to continue doing so for many more novels to come.
I'm currently working on DI Andy Horton number ten and number nine is with my publisher.
Death Lies Beneath
August 29, 2012
The rollercoaster emotions of writing a crime novel
Each stage of writing a novel for me brings with it a range of different emotions. These range from excitement and frustration, to relief, doubt and fear, plus a whole lot in between.
I'm currently working on the tenth in the DI Andy Horton series and the theme is developing nicely.Eager to begin writing I don't wait until I have a complete outline. I don't even wait until I have conducted all my research and I certainly have no idea at this stage who the killer is and why. All I know for DI Horton number ten is that it is set in the Solent area on the South Coast of England, Andy Horton is still living on his boat and riding his Harley Davidson and he is a step closer to finding out why his mother disappeared over thirty years ago. But another drama is unfolding and one which Horton can't ignore.
So excitement is the first emotion for me when beginning a new novel as I work up an outline and some character sketches. I conduct some research and more ideas begin to flow. I can't wait to get started and do so as soon as I possibly can often within a month of finishing the previous novel, sometimes within a couple of weeks.
Read the full article on my website blog
I'm currently working on the tenth in the DI Andy Horton series and the theme is developing nicely.Eager to begin writing I don't wait until I have a complete outline. I don't even wait until I have conducted all my research and I certainly have no idea at this stage who the killer is and why. All I know for DI Horton number ten is that it is set in the Solent area on the South Coast of England, Andy Horton is still living on his boat and riding his Harley Davidson and he is a step closer to finding out why his mother disappeared over thirty years ago. But another drama is unfolding and one which Horton can't ignore.
So excitement is the first emotion for me when beginning a new novel as I work up an outline and some character sketches. I conduct some research and more ideas begin to flow. I can't wait to get started and do so as soon as I possibly can often within a month of finishing the previous novel, sometimes within a couple of weeks.
Read the full article on my website blog
