MR PETER HARDCASTLE
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Joy Ellis:
Having read the Nikki Galena series, the Matt Ballard series and the DI Jackman books I have just finished 'An Aura of Mystery' which is totally different. Is Fenchester based on an actual town/city? Are there any more Nikki Galena books in the pipeline? I was born in Grantham during the war and at the age of 80 I now live in Surrey - actually not too far from Compton Peter Hardcastle
Joy Ellis
Hello Peter It sounds like we have travelled a similar route, only in reverse, as I lived in Surrey (Great Bookham, Walton-on Thames and Leatherhead, worked in Weybridge), and moved to Lincolnshire, not too far from Grantham! And as to the present, I am working on the next Nikki Galena book right now, and unlike Fenchester that is fictional, (although not unlike Spalding), Greenborough in the Fen Series is based on Boston, with its river, the fantastic 'Stump' (St Botolph's parish church, the tower of which can be seen right across the Fens), the wonderful architecture and old cobbled alleys. Sadly it's changed over recent years, like so many towns that have lost their High Street shops, but Greenborough stays the same. Delighted that you've read all of the books... it seems I need to write faster! Kindest regards, Joy
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Carole Gourlay
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Joy Ellis:
I love each and every book you write, and the way they all intermingle with each other and help each other’s force. They are fabulous books. Sorry to put you on the spot, but it was the way I read it. What about Matt, have you written another one for him? I just live the twists in those xx
SHALINI AGGARWAL
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Joy Ellis:
I am amazed at the creativity you possess. How do you do it? I am currently deep in the Matt Ballard series and am awestruck at how you have shifted gears in that one. Although part of the same universe, it is strikingly different from the other series. I still can not get over how you have described the blood in Five bloody hearts. I also have Stella's story line up. Looking forward to many more from you.
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