AUthors2You new books, new authors, independent publishers and authors
Author Page: John Baird

John Baird

Crime thriller writer, Chair of New Writers UK, and a member of the Crime Writers Association.

What inspired you to write?

A love of books, particularly US crime novels. The luxury of time also helped.

What genre do you write in?

Crime. Thriller. Comedy (short stories).

What books have you written?

Chasing Shadows. I have also had a number of short stories published.

Chasing Shadows

What is the address of your official web site?

www.johnbairdauthor.com

Who are your favourite authors?

Harlan Coben, Jeffrey Deaver, Michael Connelly, George Pelecanos, Lawrence Block.

What are your top five writing and/or publishing tips for budding authors?

  1. Read a lot.
  2. Don't attempt to publish until you're ready.
  3. Edit and re-edit, then repeat the process.
  4. Join New Writers UK
  5. Work hard.

Any final words of wisdom?

If you love fast-paced crime thrillers, with twists a plenty, then check me out.