Richard Godwin is a writer of dark crime fiction, horror, and satire. He is undoubtedly one of the best — and one of the most prolific — writers working today. (Check out this list of publishing credits. This material is available for you to read online.) I'm a big fan of Richard's writing; the dark, lyrical prose, believable dialogue, complex characters and cleverly constructed plots draw you into a story and hold you there, before finally spitting you out breathless and wanting more. His first novel, Apostle Rising, was one of my favourite reads of last year. His latest novel, Mr. Glamour, has recently been published and is already getting very positive reviews.
Here's Richard to tell us a little more about his books.
Here's Richard to tell us a little more about his books.
Tell me about your book.
Apostle Rising was my first novel. It is about a serial killer crucifying politicians. I think the general public found a killer they had great empathy for. He won their hearts and minds.
My second is out now. Mr. Glamour is about a glamorous world of designer people who are being targeted. It is about a killer who is watching everyone.
It contains two of the most unusual cops you will ever encounter. Flare and Steele have problems, lead double lives, and catch the killer.
The sub plot concerns an obsessive suburban housewife with a dark and shocking secret. And the characters from the main plot stray into her world.
The ending is a series of shocks. It is already getting great reviews.
What was your motivation for writing it?
Exploring the human psyche. And entertaining.
How long did it take you to complete?
A year.
What's your favourite part of the creative process?
Writing a good story.
How much difference does an editor make?
A lot if they are good.
How important is a good title?
Most important.
How important is a good cover?
Extremely important.
Apostle Rising was my first novel. It is about a serial killer crucifying politicians. I think the general public found a killer they had great empathy for. He won their hearts and minds.
My second is out now. Mr. Glamour is about a glamorous world of designer people who are being targeted. It is about a killer who is watching everyone.
It contains two of the most unusual cops you will ever encounter. Flare and Steele have problems, lead double lives, and catch the killer.
The sub plot concerns an obsessive suburban housewife with a dark and shocking secret. And the characters from the main plot stray into her world.
The ending is a series of shocks. It is already getting great reviews.
What was your motivation for writing it?
Exploring the human psyche. And entertaining.
How long did it take you to complete?
A year.
What's your favourite part of the creative process?
Writing a good story.
How much difference does an editor make?
A lot if they are good.
How important is a good title?
Most important.
How important is a good cover?
Extremely important.
What are your views on e-books?
I like them, I like the challenge they present.
What aspects of marketing your book do you enjoy?
Meeting new readers and writers.
How do you feel about interviews?
I love giving them and receiving a good interview.
How do you feel about reviews?
They are necessary. If a reviewer asks themselves what is the writer trying to do and did he succeed and they are impartial that is fine.
Where do you find out about new books?
I get so many emails from so many sites.
What are you reading now?
Elmore Leonard's Fire In The Hole.
What makes you keep reading a book?
A strong style and consistency of characterisation.
What are you currently working on?
I'm writing the sequel to Apostle Rising. Many questions will be answered.
How can we keep up to date with your news?
Please go to my site and subscribe to the feeds.
Other than writing/being published, do you have a claim to fame?
I made lunch for Pablo Picasso and redesigned baked beans.
What would your epitaph be?
I'm right behind you.
I like them, I like the challenge they present.
What aspects of marketing your book do you enjoy?
Meeting new readers and writers.
How do you feel about interviews?
I love giving them and receiving a good interview.
How do you feel about reviews?
They are necessary. If a reviewer asks themselves what is the writer trying to do and did he succeed and they are impartial that is fine.
Where do you find out about new books?
I get so many emails from so many sites.
What are you reading now?
Elmore Leonard's Fire In The Hole.
What makes you keep reading a book?
A strong style and consistency of characterisation.
What are you currently working on?
I'm writing the sequel to Apostle Rising. Many questions will be answered.
How can we keep up to date with your news?
Please go to my site and subscribe to the feeds.
Other than writing/being published, do you have a claim to fame?
I made lunch for Pablo Picasso and redesigned baked beans.
What would your epitaph be?
I'm right behind you.
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