Blog Detail
Crime Fiction
http://leighrussell.blogspot.com/
I blog about writing and finding a publisher. Ther first in my series of crime thrillers, described as "a remarkable novel" by Crime Time Magazine, is published in June 2009 by No Exit Press. My writing is described as "a powerful new voice in psychological crime fiction".
- Added on: Apr 18th, 2009
- Country: United Kingdom
- Language: English
Recent Posts
Thoughts on Writing - Plot vs Character
When I write, I am aware of tension between plot and character. Most of my readers are sophisticated in the genre, and they come to a book with expectations. As an author I can observe conventions, or play with them, by setting up prospects which are...
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Back down to earth after my intergalactic sales on the last post - I have been sent this fabulous photo of Cut Short in Paris. Several readers have sent me photos of Cut Short from different places. Thank you.This weekend I'm signing in -Waterstones ...
Sales of Cut Short go intergalactic
My last post was rather sad so I thought I'd be more cheerful today and share some exciting news with you - sales of CUT SHORT have gone intergalactic! If you don't believe me, here's the photographic proof: A dalek buying Cut Short from Leigh Russel...
CUT SHORT on US BEST BOOK 2009 list
I'm very excited that CUT SHORT has been listed in Publishers Weekly in the US BEST BOOKS 2009 as the only starred title in the Mass Market category.http://www.publishersweekly.com/article/CA6707975.html?q=leigh+russell+cut+shortOn a very sad note, a...
ENDANGERED SPECIES
BORDERS UK ARE UNDER THREAT FROM SUPERMARKETS & ONLINE SUPPLIERS. THERE IS ROOM FOR REAL BOOKSHOPS TOO. IF YOU ARE IN THE UK & YOU VALUE BOOKS GO TO BORDERS AND BUY A BOOK TODAY. HELP SAVE REAL BOOKSHOPS! ...
Success (for today)
Good day on Saturday - I signed nearly 70 copies of CUT SHORT at BORDERS in WATFORD. I can't give an exact number. You'd think it would be easy - it's just a matter of counting - but I always get in a muddle. I signed over 40 copies on Sunday at WH S...
