Pauline Rowson's Blog, page 70
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
August 10, 2012
Planning my crime novels
I'm often asked how I go about planning a novel.When starting a fresh crime novel (as I am now, having recently finished writing the ninth in the DI Andy Horton series) I have the basic idea in mind. I will start to flesh this out using spider grams and time lines to work up the basic plot lines and character outlines, working in pencil on recycled pieces of A4 paper.
Often I will create some characters who won’t appear in the novel at all because by the time I start to write the first draft they might no longer be relevant.
At this stage I don’t know how the novel will end or who the villain is, this will only become apparent as I write. I conduct some research, which in turn will spark even more ideas about the plot and subplots and provide me with further ideas for characters.
I like to start the creative writing process as soon as possible, knowing that the first couple of chapters will change drastically by the time I come to do revisions. But until I start writing and putting words into the characters mouths and have them acting and reacting they don’t come alive. I then research further as I write.
On average I spend about a month working on the outlines before I start writing. Then it usually takes me another five months to finish the crime novel. I have just completed number nine in the DI Horton series which is now with my publisher.
Death Lies Beneath by Pauline Rowson the new and eighth in the DI Horton series was published in July 2012.
Death Lies Beneath
Often I will create some characters who won’t appear in the novel at all because by the time I start to write the first draft they might no longer be relevant.
At this stage I don’t know how the novel will end or who the villain is, this will only become apparent as I write. I conduct some research, which in turn will spark even more ideas about the plot and subplots and provide me with further ideas for characters.
I like to start the creative writing process as soon as possible, knowing that the first couple of chapters will change drastically by the time I come to do revisions. But until I start writing and putting words into the characters mouths and have them acting and reacting they don’t come alive. I then research further as I write.
On average I spend about a month working on the outlines before I start writing. Then it usually takes me another five months to finish the crime novel. I have just completed number nine in the DI Horton series which is now with my publisher.
Death Lies Beneath by Pauline Rowson the new and eighth in the DI Horton series was published in July 2012.
Death Lies Beneath
July 25, 2012
New DI Horton- Death Lies Beneath - Published in the UK today
The eighth in the DI Andy Horton series of marine mystery crime police procedural novels, Death Lies Beneath, is officially published today in the UK in hardcover by Severn House. It will be published in the USA in November.
Here is the blurb for Death Lies Beneath
When ex con, Daryl Woodley is found dead on the marshes bordering Langstone Harbour the Intelligence Directorate believe his murder is linked to big time crook Marty Stapleton currently serving time in prison. DI Horton is not so sure. He attends Woodley’s funeral in the hope it will give them a lead in an investigation that has drawn a blank at every turn. It does but not in the way he or anyone expected. A body found on a rotting boat being salvaged in Portsmouth Harbour throws Horton into a complex and frustrating investigation. As the tension mounts to solve the case, Horton receives a chilling message; time, it seems, is also running out for him personally…
Set in the Solent area on the South Coast of England
There is also a special summer promotion on the Horton Crime Novels and my Thrillers on Kindle, priced at 99p on Amazon Kindle in the UK and $1.54 on Amazon Kindle in the USA.
Happy summer reading!
Here is the blurb for Death Lies Beneath
When ex con, Daryl Woodley is found dead on the marshes bordering Langstone Harbour the Intelligence Directorate believe his murder is linked to big time crook Marty Stapleton currently serving time in prison. DI Horton is not so sure. He attends Woodley’s funeral in the hope it will give them a lead in an investigation that has drawn a blank at every turn. It does but not in the way he or anyone expected. A body found on a rotting boat being salvaged in Portsmouth Harbour throws Horton into a complex and frustrating investigation. As the tension mounts to solve the case, Horton receives a chilling message; time, it seems, is also running out for him personally…
Set in the Solent area on the South Coast of England
There is also a special summer promotion on the Horton Crime Novels and my Thrillers on Kindle, priced at 99p on Amazon Kindle in the UK and $1.54 on Amazon Kindle in the USA.
Happy summer reading!
July 18, 2012
Booked for CSI Portsmouth on 3 November where crime fiction meets crime facth
Taking part in the third CSI Portsmouth event are top crime authors Stephen Booth, Ann Cleeves, Roger Ellory, Matt Hilton and Pauline Rowson who will join experts from Hampshire Police and Portsmouth University to discuss crime fiction and fact in a lively panel debate at John Pounds Community Centre, Portsmouth on Saturday 3 November.
Stephen Booth is an award winning UK crime writer, the creator of DC Ben Cooper and DS Diane Fry, who have appeared in twelve novels set in the Peak District. He has been twice winner of a Barry Award for Best British Crime Novel. The Cooper & Fry series is published all around the world, and has been translated into fifteen languages. The latest Cooper & Fry novel, Dead and Buried, was published in June 2012.
Ann Cleeves is the author of the Vera series of crime novels which have been adapted into the popular ITV series starring Brenda Blethyn and David Leon. Raven Black, the first volume of her Shetland Quartet has been adapted for radio in Germany and in the UK and an adaptation of Red Bones is currently in preparation for television. Her books have been translated into twenty languages.
Roger Ellory’s fifth novel, A Quiet Belief In Angels won the Livre De Poche Award, Strand Magazine Novel 2010, Mystery Booksellers USA Award, and the Nouvel Observateur Prize. A Quiet Vendetta won the Quebec Laureat and the Villeneuve Readers’ Prize. A Simple Act of Violence won the UK Crime Novel of the Year. Nominated for a further seven awards, his books have been translated into twenty-four languages.
Matt Hilton, secured a record-breaking five book deal for his Joe Hunter series in 2008. Since then he has had a five book deal in the USA, a further four book deal in the UK, as well as being translated into several languages. A high ranking Martial Artist he worked in the private security industry for eighteen years, followed by four as a police officer with Cumbria Constabulary. His latest Joe Hunter thriller, No Going Back,has just been published.
Pauline Rowson is the award winning author of the marine mystery crime novels featuring DI Andy Horton set in the Solent area, Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight. Her crime novels have been highly acclaimed both in the UK and the USA and have been translated into several languages with translation rights in the DI Horton series having recently been sold to China where her novels will be published in 2012 and 2013.
They will join crime experts from Hampshire Constabulary including Crime Scene Manager Carolyn Lovell, DC Terry Fitzjohn of Hampshire Police Arson Task Force and Andy Earl of Hampshire Fire and Rescue Services, Dr Bran Nicol of Portsmouth University and other police and forensic experts.
There will be a chance for delegates to see how the fingerprinting bureau works and have their fingerprints taken, as well as talk to the crime authors to find out how they come up with their intricate plots and research their novels.
A mobile bookshop, provided by the Hayling Island Bookshop will be selling signed copies of the authors’ books.
Portsmouth BookFest is a festival of popular literature organised by The Hayling Island Bookshop and Portsmouth City Council and runs from October 22 2012 to 3 November.
CSI Portsmouth 2012 is being held on Saturday 3 November at John Pounds Community Centre. Tickets go on sale on 24 September from the Box Office at 023 9268 8037 and cost £10 for the day with £3.00 redeemable against the purchase of a book bought at the event.
See CSI Portsmouth Page for Programme Details or
visit http://www.rowmark.co.uk/csi_portsmou...
To go on the mailing list visit www.portsmouthbookfest.co.uk.
Stephen Booth is an award winning UK crime writer, the creator of DC Ben Cooper and DS Diane Fry, who have appeared in twelve novels set in the Peak District. He has been twice winner of a Barry Award for Best British Crime Novel. The Cooper & Fry series is published all around the world, and has been translated into fifteen languages. The latest Cooper & Fry novel, Dead and Buried, was published in June 2012.
Ann Cleeves is the author of the Vera series of crime novels which have been adapted into the popular ITV series starring Brenda Blethyn and David Leon. Raven Black, the first volume of her Shetland Quartet has been adapted for radio in Germany and in the UK and an adaptation of Red Bones is currently in preparation for television. Her books have been translated into twenty languages.
Roger Ellory’s fifth novel, A Quiet Belief In Angels won the Livre De Poche Award, Strand Magazine Novel 2010, Mystery Booksellers USA Award, and the Nouvel Observateur Prize. A Quiet Vendetta won the Quebec Laureat and the Villeneuve Readers’ Prize. A Simple Act of Violence won the UK Crime Novel of the Year. Nominated for a further seven awards, his books have been translated into twenty-four languages.
Matt Hilton, secured a record-breaking five book deal for his Joe Hunter series in 2008. Since then he has had a five book deal in the USA, a further four book deal in the UK, as well as being translated into several languages. A high ranking Martial Artist he worked in the private security industry for eighteen years, followed by four as a police officer with Cumbria Constabulary. His latest Joe Hunter thriller, No Going Back,has just been published.
Pauline Rowson is the award winning author of the marine mystery crime novels featuring DI Andy Horton set in the Solent area, Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight. Her crime novels have been highly acclaimed both in the UK and the USA and have been translated into several languages with translation rights in the DI Horton series having recently been sold to China where her novels will be published in 2012 and 2013.
They will join crime experts from Hampshire Constabulary including Crime Scene Manager Carolyn Lovell, DC Terry Fitzjohn of Hampshire Police Arson Task Force and Andy Earl of Hampshire Fire and Rescue Services, Dr Bran Nicol of Portsmouth University and other police and forensic experts.
There will be a chance for delegates to see how the fingerprinting bureau works and have their fingerprints taken, as well as talk to the crime authors to find out how they come up with their intricate plots and research their novels.
A mobile bookshop, provided by the Hayling Island Bookshop will be selling signed copies of the authors’ books.
Portsmouth BookFest is a festival of popular literature organised by The Hayling Island Bookshop and Portsmouth City Council and runs from October 22 2012 to 3 November.
CSI Portsmouth 2012 is being held on Saturday 3 November at John Pounds Community Centre. Tickets go on sale on 24 September from the Box Office at 023 9268 8037 and cost £10 for the day with £3.00 redeemable against the purchase of a book bought at the event.
See CSI Portsmouth Page for Programme Details or
visit http://www.rowmark.co.uk/csi_portsmou...
To go on the mailing list visit www.portsmouthbookfest.co.uk.
