Ask the Author: David Holman
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David Holman
For my summer list I shall be reading a selection of fiction and non fiction My choices for non fiction are The Pidgeon Tunnel by John Le Carre and as part of my research for my latest Alex Swan Mystery novel Growling over the Ocean Avro Shackleton The Men and the Missions by Deborah Lake. As for my fiction choices The Rose of Tibet by Lionel Davidson, Shadowhunter by Geoffrey Archer, Mysterious Island A Jules Verne classic and I better also read The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo as my students will be studying it for their English syllabus in September
David Holman
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David Holman
Clive Cussler' s Remi and Sam Fargo treasure hunters who always seem to land themselves in heaps of trouble with bad guys
David Holman
The idea came from my interests in military jet aircraft from 1950s and 60s. One particular plane is the British BAC TSR-2. This was not just a sophisticated warplane but a controversial political hot potato, one in which tragically led to its cancellation. This action would see a change to the future of British military aircraft projects forever!
Wings of Death is a thriller based on this true life saga with an intriguing espionage twist and is set during the height of the Cold War.
Wings of Death is a thriller based on this true life saga with an intriguing espionage twist and is set during the height of the Cold War.
David Holman
I have been writing aviation related articles for magazines for some time and have always wanted to have a go at fiction. So I thought to myself, why not combine the two. A lot of authors will advise to write what you know a lot about. It helps with the moving off of that first page!
David Holman
I am currently re-drafting my second Alex Swan mystery thriller.
David Holman
Don't hesitate. Just write!!!
David Holman
Being able to exercise your mind and take yourself away to periods and places that you may never physically see (unless of course I receive such large figure royalties for my novels).
David Holman
I find that taking the family out or walking the dogs between writing sessions help with this.
I can then come back to the laptop with fresh eyes and clear mind and get stuck in again.
I can then come back to the laptop with fresh eyes and clear mind and get stuck in again.
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