Blog Tour: Maltese Steel by Stuart Field ... Today we have an Author Guest Post: 'Why I Write Thriller novels.'
Delighted to be hosting a fascinating guest post from Maltese Steel author Stuart Field about why he writes thriller novels...
Thanks so much to the author and to Rachel's Random Resources for inviting me onto this tour.
Maltese Steel Blurb
CIA Section Chief Foster needs help to prove it was
murder, so he turns to the only person he knows can get the job done: John
Steel.
The Hive, securely seated under the US Embassy on
the island of Malta, is an operation that monitors all passage from North
Africa and the Middle East into Europe and the US. A platform that requires the
latest in technology and facial recognition.
In seven days, that software will be updated. In two
days, all hell will break loose. And the clock is ticking for an attack on
American soil.
Together with the beautiful Sammara Malk of Mossad, can Steel
find out who killed Lucy - and stop whoever is behind the impending attack?
Purchase Links
UK - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Maltese-Steel-John-Book-ebook/dp/B08X393QRM/
US - https://www.amazon.com/Maltese-Steel-John-Book-ebook/dp/B08X393QRM/
Guest Post
Why do I like writing Thriller novels?
The answer is simple. Because
they are fun and challenging.
To write a thriller or crime
novel, you need to look into the darker side of yourself and wonder how you
will kill someone. Not only that, but you need to also swap hats and figure out
how the protagonist is going to solve this crime.
Even though thriller/crime
novels have strange freedom about them, there are still facts and other rules
that must be adhered to, such as locations.
The annoying thing about
locations is that you have to be accurate unless it is set in the future or a
made-up city or town. For instance, you can’t say that the protagonist went
down East 40th Street and saw the rows of Brownstone buildings when
there aren’t any. However, I find that sometimes you can bend the rule slightly
by putting in a restaurant or diner where there possibly could be one.
The problem with writing
thrillers set in the present is when you write something, the chances are that
people live near that location, drive that car, or become proficient with that
weapon.
Despite the rules that we must
abide by, don’t forget, thrillers are meant to be fun and well – thrilling.
People like the escapism of Bourne, Bond, the woman with the dragon tattoo.
Just like people enjoy reading about fantasy or romance, and horror. As a
writer, it is our job to send people on a journey, and the more thrilling the
adventure, the possibility that they will come back for more.
I love writing. Perhaps
someday I will write something other than thillers. But, for now, my passion
lies with the agent or detective that has to solve that puzzle.
For any new or would-be
writers, all I can say is have fun. Enjoy what you are doing, have a blast with
your characters. And whether you are a plotter or a fly-by the seat of your
pants kinda writer, just have a passion for what you are doing.
Also – and more importantly,
never give up. So what if your manuscript doesn’t get excepted by an agent.
There will be other chances later if that is what you want. But, for the
moment, don’t let it get you down. Pick yourself up and dust yourself off.
Also, get into groups. There
are plenty on social media. Also, get yourself to Crime festival conventions.
These are a wealth of information and gets you noticed.
Happy writing and reading
all.
Author Bio
years in the British Army. As well as working full time he writes in his spare time. Stuart was born and raised in the West Midlands in the UK. His love for travel has been an inspiration in some of his work with his John Steel thriller series. As well as future John Steel novels, Stuart is working on a new series and standalone novels.
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