Ask the Author: Michelle Birkby
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Michelle Birkby
I saw a ghost once. In the Smugglers Inn, in Scarborough, I saw a figure in black rise up in the mirror behind me…if I was writing a book inspired by own life, I’d write about that - the fear, the shadows, the atmosphere - the fact that no-one else saw anything - and what happened to her (I’m sure it was a woman) and why she haunts it.
Michelle Birkby
I hope so. It’s certainly written, but there will be probably be a change of publisher, and of course over the last year so much as been put on hold. But there are plans for three more books, creating a series of five
Michelle Birkby
Well, Women of Baker Street was inspired by a stay in hospital when I was lying awake in the ward at night
Michelle Birkby
Well, I wake up with a head full of stories every day! Everything inspires me - other books, something I see on the street, an overheard conversation.
Michelle Birkby
A book about a female detective in the East End of London during the Blitz. It’s a fascinating time, the world is in upheaval and the idea of trying to solve crime while the world is falling to bits all around is very intriguing
Michelle Birkby
Write lots. Read lots. Then write some more. Don’t be afraid to edit over and over again. Your first draft is supposed to be rubbish. The editing polishes it
Michelle Birkby
The stories in my head! I love it when new stories and and new characters appear and I get to spend time in a whole new world
Michelle Birkby
Do something else. Write something else for a while - of hag doesn’t work, take a day off. Watch a movie, go to the beach. Just let my mind work on it while I’m doing something else
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