Ask the Author: Roger Cave
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Roger Cave
I'm quite happy where I am.
Roger Cave
Strangers on a Train, is a definite for this summer, and probably one of Clive Cussler's, as I have some catching up on the Dirk Pitt series.
Roger Cave
I don't lead an exciting life, just a ordinary office worker, so Fincham's has the excitement for me, although I'm not sure that's the way he'll see it!
However, a number of books are based around places I've visited or experienced. A hurricane in Florida (Torre Attack), the locations in Sicily (Sicilian Defence), the locations in Australia (Cairns - For Medusa Defence), and also Luxor in Egypt (for the fabulous settings at Karnak and the Valley of the Kings for Queen's Knight (as well as the cover picture being one I took there).
However, a number of books are based around places I've visited or experienced. A hurricane in Florida (Torre Attack), the locations in Sicily (Sicilian Defence), the locations in Australia (Cairns - For Medusa Defence), and also Luxor in Egypt (for the fabulous settings at Karnak and the Valley of the Kings for Queen's Knight (as well as the cover picture being one I took there).
Roger Cave
It doesn't effect me that often, thankfully, but when it does I just stop. I find doing some research, or looking for the basis of the next story helps me push on.
Roger Cave
I actually just love the research element as well as the writing. It's all about taking the character the next step. I hope I write what people enjoy, and reading a good review makes it all worthwhile.
Roger Cave
Just write and get critique, as well as a good editor.
Roger Cave
I'm working on two books at the same time at the moment. Let's hope I don't get the stories crossed over! One's on dry land, based in Europe, the other is on board a ship, so a self confined environment. Let's see where I get with them.
Roger Cave
I was sort of talked into it. I read a lot and developed a set of characters, developed a plot, and a few people asked why didn't I have ago. Well, that's 13 books ago now.
Roger Cave
I actually sat through Hurricane Charlie a few years back and the idea for the beginning of Torre Attack was born. That then tied in with a news item from the BBC, and off I went.
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