Why do you think people are so fond of reading about a group of seniors meeting up and solving murders in a peaceful retirement village?

I think the warmth and humour really appealed to people, but so did the kindness inherent in Elizabeth, Ron, Ibrahim, and Joyce. A little more of this kindness in the world - as well as a good bit of cake - is exactly what we need right now. The Thursday Murder Club come from very different walks of life – we have an ex-spy, an ex-psychiatrist, an ex-nurse and an ex-trade union leader – but they work together during difficult times to solve crimes and help each other. I think that kind of camaraderie is always appealing to read about. 

You've been very productive since you started to write books. What's your secret?

I love the discipline of novel writing and have found it helpful to keep to a routine. I set daily goals for myself of around 1,000 words at a time, and slowly work up towards the full thing. I don’t leave the desk until I have something – anything! – written down. You can always go back and rewrite. 

What’s your most memorable reading experience?

I’m a big crime-fiction fan and have fond memories of reading Agatha Christie’s novels. I enjoy unravelling mysteries and following characters whose true identities end up being something completely different to what they first appear.

“Did you know?” (Tell us a few things about yourself that you believe only a few people know)

I’m a massive fan of British daytime TV. Bargain Hunt and Homes Under the Hammer are particular favourites – ideally with our cat, Liesl, watching alongside me.  

Why do you think people are so fond of reading about a group of seniors meeting up and solving murders in a peaceful retirement village?

I think the warmth and humour really appealed to people, but so did the kindness inherent in Elizabeth, Ron, Ibrahim, and Joyce. A little more of this kindness in the world - as well as a good bit of cake - is exactly what we need right now. The Thursday Murder Club come from very different walks of life – we have an ex-spy, an ex-psychiatrist, an ex-nurse and an ex-trade union leader – but they work together during difficult times to solve crimes and help each other. I think that kind of camaraderie is always appealing to read about. 

You've been very productive since you started to write books. What's your secret?

I love the discipline of novel writing and have found it helpful to keep to a routine. I set daily goals for myself of around 1,000 words at a time, and slowly work up towards the full thing. I don’t leave the desk until I have something – anything! – written down. You can always go back and rewrite. 

What’s your most memorable reading experience?

I’m a big crime-fiction fan and have fond memories of reading Agatha Christie’s novels. I enjoy unravelling mysteries and following characters whose true identities end up being something completely different to what they first appear.

“Did you know?” (Tell us a few things about yourself that you believe only a few people know)

I’m a massive fan of British daytime TV. Bargain Hunt and Homes Under the Hammer are particular favourites – ideally with our cat, Liesl, watching alongside me.  

Why do you think people are so fond of reading about a group of seniors meeting up and solving murders in a peaceful retirement village?

I think the warmth and humour really appealed to people, but so did the kindness inherent in Elizabeth, Ron, Ibrahim, and Joyce. A little more of this kindness in the world - as well as a good bit of cake - is exactly what we need right now. The Thursday Murder Club come from very different walks of life – we have an ex-spy, an ex-psychiatrist, an ex-nurse and an ex-trade union leader – but they work together during difficult times to solve crimes and help each other. I think that kind of camaraderie is always appealing to read about. 

You've been very productive since you started to write books. What's your secret?

I love the discipline of novel writing and have found it helpful to keep to a routine. I set daily goals for myself of around 1,000 words at a time, and slowly work up towards the full thing. I don’t leave the desk until I have something – anything! – written down. You can always go back and rewrite. 

What’s your most memorable reading experience?

I’m a big crime-fiction fan and have fond memories of reading Agatha Christie’s novels. I enjoy unravelling mysteries and following characters whose true identities end up being something completely different to what they first appear.

“Did you know?” (Tell us a few things about yourself that you believe only a few people know)

I’m a massive fan of British daytime TV. Bargain Hunt and Homes Under the Hammer are particular favourites – ideally with our cat, Liesl, watching alongside me.