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Kate Bendelow

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Kate Bendelow is from Greater Manchester where she has worked as a CSI for over 19 years. Kate is also a writer and poet.

The Real CSI: A Forensic Handbook for Crime Writers was written after she combined her passion for writing with her day job.

Kate is passionate about helping crime writers write with authenticity and accuracy and also provides lectures at various writing events.

Definitely Dead is the first book in the SOCO Maya Barton trilogy.

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Kate Bendelow I start with a scene or piece of dialogue that's strong enough to hook me. It's like throwing a stone in a pond then, the ripples hell me piece the re…moreI start with a scene or piece of dialogue that's strong enough to hook me. It's like throwing a stone in a pond then, the ripples hell me piece the rest of the story together. I love that I never really know what I'm going to write until I've finished the first draft.(less)
Kate Bendelow I step away from what I'm working on and write a short poem instead. Alternatively, I will work on a different part if the book or do some editing.…moreI step away from what I'm working on and write a short poem instead. Alternatively, I will work on a different part if the book or do some editing.(less)
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