Category: Book
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A Sense of Place – Where My Stories Come From
As an author who’s spent a lot of time conversing with imaginary friends (also known as story characters), I occasionally speak to real human beings about my writing. I’ve often been asked how I get the ideas for my stories. Is it a lightning bolt of inspiration? A secret recipe? Or do I have secret…
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Editing Your Story
Introduction Firstly, I’m assuming you are considering editing your book yourself. But even if you are sending your work to an editor, following the process in this blog post will save them time and your money. There is no substitute for a professional editor, but if you are strapped for cash, then this article will…
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My Writing Journey – So Far
I took the still from my dash camera while driving my Morris Minor. I had just narrowly avoided hitting deer that had unexpectedly run out before me. Journeys can take many unexpected twists and dramatic turns. My writing journey has had its risks, fraught with self-doubt. Am I going the right way? Am I too…
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Detective Inspector Angelis
Detective Inspector Angelis Crime Thriller Series by Matthew J Evans. There’s more to this world than our eyes can perceive. Available on Amazon. The character of Detective Inspector David Angelis heads a Major Crimes team in Chichester, West Sussex, based in a fictional investigations centre next to the old Custody Centre and Chichester Police Station…
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Being a Sussex Crime Writer
West Sussex author Matthew J Evans talks about writing his crime novels. I am proud to say that I’m a crime author and have published two novels in the Detective Inspector Angelis series: ‘Chasing Shadows’ and ‘Hide Her Away’. I’m thrilled that both have been well received. They fall within the genre of police procedural…
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Police Terms Glossary
These are a few notes explaining police terms and abbreviations found in my books, often used by police officers. ABH Actual Bodily Harm. Assault causing a physical injury. ANPR – Automatic Number Plate Recognition. Either fixed or mobile cameras that pick up and record the number plates of passing vehicles and look them up on…