Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
My varied life led to my desire to write but mostly I was a reader all my life so that was the best background to becoming a writer. I qualified with an Advanced Diploma of Arts (Professional Writing) that further cemented my desire to write.
The first novel I wrote was called redemption, unfortunately it is still on my hard drive and needs more work. Custom Book Publications published my second novel Murder on Display which was long listed in the Ned Kelly award for crime writing.
My short story the Girl in the Red Beret won the Burnside short story contest. My screenplay The Soldiers was highly commended in 2008 National literary awards. Many of my articles and short stories were published in various magazines.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
A fascination with the nuclear waste debate and how it could influence global relations. The discussions a few years ago about putting a waste dump at Woomera Rocket Range and the public response gave me the idea for this novel. In addition, for the waste facility to work in so-called friendly countries had to deceive Australia and I think about that and how the Government would react.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
My style is simple and to the point. I think I am similar to many crime and thriller writers who cannot afford to bore the reader with long descriptions and dialogue. I like to write similar to English crime writers but with some Australian hard edge.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I am into George R R Martin at the moment. Other authors I admire are Tim Winton, Colleen McCulloch, Dan Brown, Patricia Cornwell, Steig Larsson, Robert Ludlum,Ruth Rendell, Alex Kava,
Ken Follet. and many more..
What are you working on now?
I’m working on a new novel, The ASIO Files. It is about an assassin who is killing criminals. Detective Sergeants Brennan and McLean must find the assassin. They soon realise these crimes are a prelude to much more trouble that has national significance.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
My website is – http://reecepocockauthor.com/
Custom Book Publications – http://www.custombookpublications.com/aweb_politics.htm
Amazon US – http://www.amazon.com/POLITICS-MURDER-Reece-Pocock-ebook/dp/B00NPLOD2C/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1411960365&sr=8-2&keywords=The+Politics+of+Murder
Amazon Aust – http://www.amazon.com.au/POLITICS-MURDER-Reece-Pocock-ebook/dp/B00NPLOD2C/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1415404168&sr=8-1&keywords=The+Politics+of+Murder
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Learn your craft and then sit in front of the computer and write.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Learn your craft and sit in front of the computer and write.
What are you reading now?
George R R Martin’s – A Feast of Crows. It is part of the Game of Thone’s series.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Publish my next novel, publish Redemption, and keep writing.
If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
Tim Winton’s Cloud Street, the Jason Bourne series, the Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and the rest of Steig Larsson’s series.
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