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An interview with Andrew Atkinson

What did you first read? How did you begin to write? Who were the first to read what you wrote?

For many years I have been a professional writer and author of technical books and journals. It has only been in the fairly recent past that I have turned my hand to fiction. My first book, Killer Email, was published by Pegasus Elliot MacKenzie in 2008. My next book, Killer Freemason, is due to be launched in 2009.

Can you provide a link to a site where we can read some of your work or learn something about it?

Take a look at www.andrewatkinson.org

What is your creative process like? What happens before sitting down to write?

I begin by sketching out the beginning, middle and end of a story. I then sort out the main threads of tale and make notes about the various characters who are due to make an appearance. It is then a matter of assigning scenes to chapters before commencing the task of actually writing the book.

What type of reading inspires you to write?

Usually a good yarn with plenty of action and well drawn characters.

What do you think are the basic ingredients of a story?

Without doubt it has to have a clearly defined beginning, middle and end. The first page and first chapter are critical if you are to hook the reader.