It's all in the name

'Through A Twisted Prism' is the first in a new series of crime thrillers introducing detective inspector Vinnie Palmer, a good cop but with maverick tendencies and Christine Jones, a TV news reporter, who is a sassy investigative journalist who loves her scoops. Hence the series name of the 'Badge and the Pen'.

They make unlikely bedfellows, as cops and press often clash in real life.

The first novel is due out very soon as an e-book first but will be followed up shortly afterwards by a paperback release. However, it's having a last minute name change. My excellent publisher - Endeavour Press - wanted a title that was short and snappy. So, having discarded 'Jack Russell' not to be confused with the brilliant Jack Reacher character; we came up with three possibles. I was pleased that my publishing director chose my favourite on the list, which is 'NEMESIS'.

I think it is very impactive and when you look at the definition it works great. Daniel Moxley is a psychopath who escapes prison with revenge on his mind. He also becomes Vinnie Palmer's nemesis, as he taunts the lead cop who is chasing him.

Seeing how who much thought goes into the title of a book (which incidentally has had two previous working titles) you can imagine how much work goes into the rest of it to turn the manuscript into a published novel.

'NEMESIS' is coming soon; I do hope you like the title, oh, and the book too.        

'Hands up who likes proofreading?'

INTERVIEW ON BBC RADIO LANCASHIRE

If you missed my recent interview on BBC Radio Lancashire, and you have twenty minutes of your life that you really don't want back, you can hear here on Soundcloud. Or you could just read one of my books and lose a couple of days!

https://soundcloud.com/user-298170138?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=facebook

Worth more than money.

Writers don't make much dosh from short stories; I tend to consider writing the odd one or two as maybe a way to increase my profile in a busy marketplace to help make readers aware of my crime novels.

I recently had published a short story with a US e-zine entitled 'Future Reflections' a short cosy mystery which is no more than a five-minute read.

I've received feedback from someone who read it before suggesting to his wife that she might like to read it. A lady who never reads fiction read it and apparently was moved to tears and didn't want it to end. Her husband was good enough to take the trouble to let me know.

Stunned, I thanked them both. But when you discover your words can evoke such emotion in a reader - especially from a crime writer - you know it's worth more than any amount of royalty cheques.

http://thousandonestories.com/future-reflections-by-roger-a-price/  

On BBC Radio Lancashire from 1 pm today...

I'm looking forward to appearing on John 'Gilly' Gilmore's radio show from 1 pm today at BBC Radio Lancashire. It'll be nice to chat about all things crime fiction and my new series of crime thrillers. Though I understand that Dom is covering for Gilly, so it'll be nice to meet him.
BBC Lancashire Endeavour Press

http://www.bbc.co.uk/radiolancashire/programmes/schedules

Just saying..

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