Besotted was a tough novel to write. A modern-day “Lolita”, an alcoholic writer with cancer, and a bizarre, perhaps stomach-churning twist, the journey from the first few lines through to completion was eventful and inspiring. I initially wanted to write … Continue reading The story behind “Besotted”
There is a woman by the name of Louise James who bears the distinction of having appeared on more of my book covers than anyone else has. Okay, so considering real life models have been used sparingly in my book … Continue reading Who is Louise James?
When I write a character, I generally have this person in my head, what he looks like, how he acts, what his personality is like. They usually become my best friends. Rob Murgatroyd, Benjamin Beerenwinkel, Saul Castle, even Alex Savage. Some say that there is something of me in every one of the lead characters I’ve written, and perhaps there is. But here’s the thing. Though I create these lead characters, I have no idea how other people will perceive them. Benjamin Beerenwinkel, for example, was one of my favourites. He was a writer with cancer. His coping mechanism? Alcohol … Continue reading Characters
Shaun Stafford's Putrid Underbelly 