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After working as an actor, director and teacher in theatre, film and television, followed by a long academic career, Ian is now a full-time writer. His years as an actor, director and scholar play a modest part in his writing, he says. 'My fiction is based to the best of my ability on research and field work. I have to believe every word my fictive characters say, every action they undertake,' he says. Which explains why he has accompanied detectives to the front line, interviewed forensics investigators, taken courses on forensics, crime scene management, and DNA analysis, and spent many hours scouring actual locations for his crime scenes: many of them based on actual events.

'I endeavour to make my fiction plausible and authentic. It take
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Asking AI about ‘Love in the Time of Covid’

I asked AI on Google this question on 9 July 2026, from my home in the UK (hence the UK references): What do readers and listeners on Amazon, Audible and Goodreads say about Ian Patrick’s book “Love in the Time of Covid”? AI replied as follows: AI Overview Readers and listeners praise Ian Patrick’s book, … Continue reading Asking AI about ‘Love in the Time of Covid’ Read more of this blog post »
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Ian Patrick Sarah wrote: "Wow Patrick. Having checked out your profile I'm impressed!"

Thank you, Sarah. Very kind. I wanted to say: you mentioned somewhere that you wanted to do a GR giveaway. I heartily recommend it. When you're ready to go, I'll be happy to make suggestions regarding timing, duration, etc. One learns by mistakes in this business.


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Sarah Key Wow Patrick. Having checked out your profile I'm impressed!


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