Chef Rosemary Shrager ventures out into crime writing and talks about new novel
EXCLUSIVE: Celebrity chef Rosemary Shrager extols the benefits of boiling taps, cooking islands and even spice racks as she reveals everything about her new career as a cosy crime writer… including the kitchen sink. Daily Express :: Books Feed
JK Rowling’s ex-husband claims ‘I was very involved’ in writing of first Harry Potter book
JK Rowling’s first husband claimed he helped write Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone and called his former spouse “delirious” for accusing him of holding the book hostage. Daily Express :: Books Feed
‘Crying writing this’: Waspi woman’s heart-rending plea for justice weeks before dying
Waspi woman Kath Ritchie had to wait six years longer than she expected to get her state pension. She died just one month after receiving the first payment, still fighting the “fiasco” afflicting millions of women born in the 1950s. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
The Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival celebrates 20th anniversary – Line-up
The Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival will feature a stellar line-up this year. Daily Express :: Books Feed
Writing new Marple was a ‘huge honour’, says writer Lucy Foley
Best-selling writer Lucy Foley says it was a ‘huge honour’ to be asked to pen a Miss Marple short story, as Agatha Christie is her literary hero. Daily Express :: Books Feed
Author Mick Herron WINS Britain’s most prestigious crime writing award
AUTHOR Mick Herron was last night revealed as the winner of Britain’s most prestigious crime writing award. The Newcastle-born writer won the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year 2022, supported by the Daily Express, for his book Slough House. Daily Express :: Books Feed
Paul McCartney’s chat-up technique got him a writing credit on a Drake song
THE BEATLES have inspired countless musicians over the years with their wisdom and songs, but Drake was so inspired by one of Paul McCartney’s songs that he sampled the track’s chorus for his album. The tune was originally written when Macca looked back at his chat-up techniques. Daily Express :: Music Feed
Celebrity vicar launches debut thriller at star-studded Crime Writing Festival
CELEBRITY vicar Richard Coles is turning to crime after bidding farewell to parishioners. The Reverend Coles, 60, will be launching his debut thriller – Murder Before Evensong – at the star-studded Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival. Daily Express :: Books Feed
John Lennon ‘did not give a s**t’ about writing new Beatles music
JOHN LENNON was not at all interested in creating a new album by the time The Beatles had run their course. Eventually, he revealed he and George Harrison “did not want to f***ing do it”. Daily Express :: Music Feed
How to sleep: Writing gratitude list could slash the risk of sleeplessness by 70% – expert
SLEEP stands at the core of our basic needs, but many struggle to get the shut eye they need. While the effects of insufficient slumber can be felt immediately, the consequences could intensify further down the line. According to one expert, writing a gratitude list before bed could slash the risk of wakefulness by 70 […]