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“HI, guys! The first person to email me at mccaffreydvm@yahoo.co.uk with the answer to this question - What is the title of my most recently published book? - will receive a signed copy! Best wishes, D” David McCaffrey

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How do you get inspired to write?
David McCaffrey The birth of my first son inspired me originally, my kids have given me ideas in the past, as has Kelly, my wife. But sometimes, having always suffered from nightmares, I will come up with an idea then. Unoriginal, I know, but the honest answer. Mind you, my first serial killer book was inspired by Kung Fu Panda, so there you go!
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What’s the best thing about being a writer?
David McCaffrey Having someone love or hate a book you have written is the best feeling! The fact someone felt such a strong emotion either way is so humbling and really is wonderful. I feel honoured that anyone takes the time out to read something I have written
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How do you deal with writer’s block?
David McCaffrey It depends on all honesty. Sometimes a random idea will come to me when watering the garden, sometimes my kids will break my mental deadlock if I discuss it with them. I think sometimes you need an alternate perspective to see your way out of it
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What are you currently working on?
David McCaffrey Aside from TWPTH, I'm also working on a very personal project concerning bullying in the NHS.
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What’s your advice for aspiring writers?
David McCaffrey Research. Know it, feel it, understand it. Readers will know if you are shortchanging them, so always make certain you are as familiar with your subject matter as you are your own life.
Give your characters backstory, exam results, favourite aftershave or perfume and give your settings a sense of realism, no matter how fantastical they may be.
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Where did you get the idea for your most recent book?
David McCaffrey I formerly worked in Infection Prevention and Control, so that career combined with a love for John Carpenter and David Cronenberg and the idea for 'The Warmest Place to Hide' just seemed to evolve naturally.
I've thrown in a little 'Outbreak' for good measure to make it exciting as well as terrifying!
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