Evangeline Chrispin

Evangeline Chrispin asked Robin Stevens:

Hi Robin! I love all your books, they're my favourite series! They are really well planned out and the plot is full of twists and turns! I was just wondering how you plan your stories out? Detective society forever! Evangeline.

Robin Stevens Thank you so much! I plan the crimes really carefully - I make a big spreadsheet with where everyone was and what they were doing during the murder. The rest of the book is more vague - I want to leave the characters room to breathe and grow. But I know the basic beats I want to hit before the ending, and I always know what the ending is.

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Emi

Emi asked Robin Stevens:

Hi Robin, I have finished “The Ministry of Unladylike Activity” a couple of days ago. And I’ve been wondering ever since: was it inspired by Agatha Christie’s “Ordeal of Innocence” or not? Thanks in advance for your reply! — Emily (Oh, and another question. It is rather bold, but… if I sent you my detective short story, you probably wouldn’t read it, would you?)

s asked Robin Stevens:

Hello Robin! Did you reference yourself/reference real-life situations during the writing of your characters? If so, was it just someone in particular or multiple characters at a time? Thank you!

Ridhu_thebest

Ridhu_thebest asked Robin Stevens:

Hey Robin, I just read First Class Murder for the second time! I loved it so much even knowing the plot. You have included so many details and you really are my favourite author. I am rereading Mistletoe and Murder because it is nearly Christmas again! Which part of First Class Murder is your favourite? Thank you! x

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