Ask the Author: Simon Alexander Collier
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Simon Alexander Collier
The main inspiration for the 2nd Milligan adventure, "Milligan and the Reluctant Shogun", was the character of Yoshinobu Tokugawa, particularly as he is depicted in Royotaro Shiba's "The Last Shogun". What a (real) character!
Simon Alexander Collier
By reading Japanese history, which is fascinating, and thinking how little understood it is in the West.
Simon Alexander Collier
Currently reading trying to read lots of books, including on Japanese history, to help me with ideas for the third Milligan adventure.
Simon Alexander Collier
Fame and fortune are elusive - you need to write for other reasons, to scratch that itch.
Simon Alexander Collier
Genuinely, reading a review or meeting someone who has read one of my books and seeing that they have enjoyed it.
Simon Alexander Collier
Never had it! I'm always short of time to write, so when I do get a chance I'm always raring to go.
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