Words my son must have just read. And I closed my eyes as I understood only too well.
Given that I write dark, scary crime novels, I have sometimes been asked if I'm worried what my son might think of them - or if he's ever caught a glimpse of what I'm working on.
The answer in both cases is no. With regard to the latter, I guard even my fifth or sixth drafts carefully, never mind my first, because the idea anyone might see what I'm working on before I'm happy with it fills me with horror. I often write in bars and cafes but, when I do, I always make sure there's nobody behind me who might be able to see over my shoulder. I write very roughly at first, and without too much care. I wouldn't want anybody to read anything I've written until I've beaten it into something approximating decent shape. It would be too embarrassing. So I'm very careful.
As to what my son might think of The Whisper Man - well, he can read it eventually, when or if he wants to. My biggest concern at that point wouldn't be the content, so much as him demanding a writing credit for inspiration and a share of the royalties...
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I often find myself noting things my grandchildren tell me for future ideas. Im sure they will inherit the royalties from me should I publish. Funny, t…