Robert Galbraith's Blog, page 5

Listen to J.K. Rowling talking about writing Strike

Watch the third episode of J.K. Rowling’s ‘On Writing’ series discussing Cormoran Strike. Visit www.jkrowling.com/on-writing to view the other episodes.

Strike’s character

Listen to Robert discuss how Strike’s personality has developed through the lens of grief, wisdom, and ageing.

How has loss shaped Strike’s character?

Loss has shaped Strike’s personal and professional life since he was a teenager, you can read about some of those losses and their ramifications below, and watch Robert Galbraith discussing Strike, loss and aging here. Leda Strike’s mother, Leda, died young as the result of a heroin overdose while he … Continued

Real Life Locations in Strike

Listen to Robert expand on his use of real-life locations in the Strike series.

The History of Felbrigg, Cromer and Norwich

The investigations into the Universal Humanitarian Church mean a dangerous and disturbing undercover mission for Robin Ellacott, at Chapman Farm, Felbrigg in Norfolk as a new recruit to the Universal Humanitarian Church.  For Robin, the chance to go to Norwich to collect for the UHC is as exciting as an … Continued

Robin’s Relationships

Listen to Robert expand on Robin’s relationship with Ryan Murphy in The Running Grave.

Robin & Matthew: Engagement to Wedding

Robin got engaged to her long-term boyfriend Matthew Cunliffe on 28th March 2010 under the statue of Eros in Piccadilly Circus, but how did the fairy-tale wedding she hoped for turn out? From proposal to ceremony with death, shoes, and swans. The Engagement Robin is delighted to find her latest … Continued

The Significance of the I Ching

Listen to Robert expand on the importance of the I Ching in The Running Grave.

What is the I Ching in The Running Grave?

The Universal Humanitarian Church draws its belief system from a variety of traditions. During Jonathan Wace’s address to his followers at Olympia, Strike notices Jonathan, or ‘Papa J’ as he’s known to his people, quotes Jesus Christ, the Buddha, the Talmud and, mostly, himself. From Abigail Wace, Strike learns that … Continued

The British Coast in Strike

Listen to Robert discuss Strike’s love of the British coast.