Beatles’ writing duo Lennon and McCartney were so prolific, they had hits to spare
THE BEATLES hold the record for the most US number one singles and the second most in the UK after Elvis Presley.They remain the world’s most successful artists by records sold – over 600 million – and are widely considered the most influential band of all time, thanks largely to the dynamic writing partnership of […]
Ian Rankin: How the frustrations of being a special needs parent fuel his writing
FOR A large part of the past 18 months, the crime writer Ian Rankin and his wife Miranda could only see their younger son Kit through the gates of his care home. The 27-year-old has Angelman syndrome, a rare genetic condition, and requires 24-hour care. Unable to even touch their son, let alone take him […]
Dolly Parton writing debut thriller novel with James Patterson and an accompanying album
DOLLY PARTON has announced she’s writing her debut novel, a thriller with James Paterson called Run, Rose, Run, plus an accompanying album. Daily Express :: Books Feed
Writing saved my life says crime novel of the year winner
The winner of Britain’s most prestigious crime novel of the year award revealed last night that writing had “saved his life”. Chris Whitaker suffered severe post-traumatic stress and suicidal thoughts after a violent mugging. Daily Express :: Books Feed
Winds of Winter progress: George RR Martin shares busy schedule but reassures he’s writing
WINDS OF WINTER progress has been shared by Game of Thrones creator George RR Martin alongside his busy schedule. Daily Express :: Books Feed
Thriller killers: The literary aces at the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival
Ahead of next week’s Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival, supported by the Daily Express, more of the world’s leading thriller writers reveal the stories behind their ace detectives. Daily Express :: Books Feed
Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival announces authors line-up
A KILLER line-up of writing talent has been unveiled for this year’s Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival – one of the world’s most prestigious literary events. Daily Express :: Books Feed
James Bond: Judi Dench hits out at possibility of female 007 – ‘Not in the writing’
JAMES BOND legend Dame Judi Dench has hit out at the notion of 007 being played by a woman in future films. Daily Express :: Films Feed
Winds of Winter: George RR Martin hints he is ‘hugely behind’ in writing
WINDS OF WINTER still does not yet have a concrete release date, but author George RR Martin has been working tirelessly on the final manuscript. The writer recently hinted he may be further behind than hoped, however. Daily Express :: Books Feed
Wilbur Smith: Why am I still writing at 88? To find out what happens next!
WILBUR Smith is sitting on his patio watching wispy clouds float lazily above Table Mountain, the majestic rock outcrop overlooking South Africa’s Cape Town where he has lived on and off since his early twenties. Behind him is the study where he has written the majority of his nearly 50 books. Daily Express :: Books […]