The Fix

1. What type of books do you write?
I write two types of books – The Fix is dark humour / murder mystery, I’ve also written a yet to be published historical fiction series regarding the Roman invasion of Britain & the almost entirely forgotten General, Caradoc.

2. What is the latest book you have written?
It’s a murder / mystery novel but with a very strong leaning towards humour. It’s about a guy who hates everything in his life – job (in an investment bank!), girlfriend, social life (he has none) & friends (none of these either). It’s about relationships & it’s about lies, how everyone will do something to get ahead – some more than others.
The Fix is available as an e-book on Amazon: On Sale at Amazon

Here’s the blurb:
Murder. Theft. Sociopaths. And Margate. Just another day in banking then...

It’s pre crash 2007 and financial investment banker Josh Dedman’s life is unravelling fast. He’s fired after £20 million goes missing from the bank. His long-time girlfriend has cheats on him, then dumps him. His only friends are a Russian tramp who claims to be ex-KGB and a really irritating bloke he’s just met on the train. His waking hours are a nightmare and his dreams are haunted by a mystery blond. And to cap it all, he lives in Margate…

Just when Josh thinks things can’t get any worse his sociopathic boss — Hershey Valentine — winds up dead and he finds himself the number one suspect. As the net closes in Josh discovers that no one is quite what they seem, including him, and that sometimes help comes from the most unlikely sources…

Part fiction, part lies (well, it is about banking) and excruciatingly funny, The Fix pulls no punches when revealing the naked truth of a man living a life he loathes.

3. Is it part of a series, if so which one?
No, although the historical fiction book due out is.

4. When did you start writing?
It’s difficult to remember as I’ve been writing since I was about 9 years old!

5. Why did you start writing?
I’ve always loved words & I’m usually reading a couple of books at a time. So experiencing how well others communicate their characters and situations and the emotions they evoked in me made me want to do the same. I enjoy the challenge of building a story and then seeing others read it (& hopefully like it too).

6. Who are your influences?
There are many, I’ve been lucky enough to read some excellent books. In specific genres there are one or two authors I will always pick up when they publish a new book. To be specific:
- Historical fiction, Bernard Cornwell, Seven Saylor, Robert Harris (Roman books)
- Thriller, Lee Child, Martin Cruz Smith
- Fantasy, Terry Pratchett, Philip Pullman
- Crime, Ian Rankin
I pick these guys as they all write compelling narrative, their characters are really well rounded, the dialogue is strong. I’m always pleased when starting a new book of theirs and sad when I’ve finished it.

7. What can we expect from you in the near future? Book signing events, other detailsI conduct exchange reviews
Promotion, promotion & more promotion! I’m also looking for reviews & I have just started as a reviewer myself.