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The literary influences which shaped my writing are varied – from the weekly cliff hanger in the schoolgirl comics of my childhood to the great ladies of detective fiction – Agatha Christie, Elizabeth George, P.D. James and Ruth Rendell. I loved James\u2019 sleuth Cordelia Gray and always wished Christie had given Tuppence Cowley more mysteries to solve. I never guessed the ending of an Elizabeth George or a Ruth Rendell, but I never felt cheated either.<\/a><\/p>\n

My influences extend beyond the crime\/detective genre. I was hooked on Lionel Shriver\u2019s \u2018We need to talk about Kevin,\u2019 engrossed in the twists and turns of the book and revelations which knocked me sideways – brilliant story-telling which pounds the emotions so powerfully I know I can never read it again. Audrey Niffinegger\u2019s \u2018The Time Traveller\u2019s Wife\u2019 never lost me as it jumped through space and time. I was entranced by every page of Kate Atkinson\u2019s \u2018Behind the Scenes at The Museum\u2019. She writes with light humour, often juxtaposed against sadness and tragedy. The descriptions from the past reignited memories of my childhood and drew me into its pages. I had almost forgotten the plastic daffodils that came free with a brand of washing powder. I felt as if she was writing about my childhood. \u00a0Sometimes books we admire are chosen for us. Novelist Nicholas Royle recommended James Lasdun’s ‘The Horned Man’ as part of the reading list for MMU’s M.A. in Creative Writing. \u00a0I loved the tone of this novel, a compelling mix of humour and darkness. Unusually I have read it twice.<\/p>\n

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The Horned Man by James Lasdun<\/p><\/div>\n

We are a product of all our experiences, including all we have read \u2013 increasingly on social media \u2013 but also what we have watched in the cinema or on television, and even heard on the radio or itunes. So I also have to acknowledge influences beyond the written word. On television these include the quirky Ally McBeal and Alan Plater\u2019s The Beiderbecke Affair. I liked the tone and pace of these programmes.\u00a0Laurie Taylor\u2019s Radio 4 ‘Thinking Allowed’<\/a> \u00a0broadcast in 2013 reminded me again that I am also \u201csomething of a fan\u201d of sociologist Erving Goffman. He \u00a0argued that society is like a theatre and that we are always performing our character, even rehearsing backstage to try to create the right impression.<\/p>\n

In the psychological thriller, Deluded, my sleuths are Lisa Clarkson, a young advertising executive, and DI Calvini, a sexy Mancunian detective with Italian heritage. The main theatre is the pub quiz where the comedy of everday life is performed and from which emerges a dark, twisting story. Facebook is the tool used backstage to enhance the leading actress\u2019s performance. It is a contemporary tale but not without some seventies nostalgia and a nod to the fairy tales and myths which permeated my childhood. I have mentioned before that music is the soundtrack to my life. Each chapter in ‘Deluded’ the name of a song title. The playlist for the Deluded chapters is here.<\/a><\/p>\n

Download Deluded at The Kindle Store or buy the paperback \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Reviews<\/strong><\/p>\n

Here are some reviews from Amazon.co.uk and Amazon.com.au<\/p>\n

An intriguing read, with some excellent twists and turns. The members of a pub quiz team each have their own secrets and, as the novel develops, their secrets start to become bound up with each other. It also offers an interesting take on the way in which social media can be used to construct – or change – the ways others view us.<\/p>\n

Extremely enjoyable and well written psychological thriller. Interesting characters with lots of twists and turns which kept me guessing until the end. Highly recommend this book.<\/p>\n

This is a book that lures you in quickly – I wasn’t able to put it down till I finished it. Great suspense with interesting characters. I\u2019d highly recommend it!<\/p>\n

This book is a great read. A psychological thriller that draws you in from the first page and keeps you guessing until the very end. Join the members of the pub quiz team and discover all their secrets. Very well written and listen to the playlist on Spotify. I connected to this book on so many levels.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

I am currently working on a sequel, again set in Manchester, but during a long hot summer. No, I\u2019m not deluded.<\/p>\n

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