(From February 2007). Once again far too much time has elapsed since I last posted, but nevertheless I have been working relentlessly on a new book for publication in 2008.

After the necessary admission that ‘Patron Saint of Thieves’ was… Continue reading →

 (August 2006). Evidently dissatisfied with the prospect of working on two different books simultaneously, I have started my research for another book, tentively entitled ‘The Night Skater’.

I am currently working on an American-European art theft thriller (Book Number Six),… Continue reading →

This blog was originally posted in August 2006, and was entitled 'A Message for Alex'.

Received an e-mail from Alex who asked why, as an Englishman, do I write about America, and how important is it to get the right… Continue reading →

(July 2006) Working on the basis of about 10,000 words a week I aim to complete the first draft of a novel in three months or so. A second draft might take another week.

Once complete, a hard copy is… Continue reading →

DYING FOR YOUR ART: A BRIEF WORD ON TRUMAN CAPOTE (July 2006)

Some months ago, while trawling through imdb.com, I came across a reference to Philip Seynour Hoffman’s portrayal of Truman Capote in the film ‘Capote’. As is now widely… Continue reading →