#71 - Painting a Landscape of Murder with Michael Jecks
Update: 2024-05-21
Description
Michael Jecks is a prolific author who has written over 50 books spanning multiple genres and time periods. Best known for his medieval murder mystery series featuring former Knight Templar Sir Baldwin Furnshill and Bailiff Simon Puttock, Michael's works transport readers from the Middle Ages to Tudor England to 1920s Shanghai. In his latest contemporary crime series, The Art of Murder, Michael introduces readers to the quirky yet insightful protagonist Nick Morris, a reluctant investigator and professional portrait painter specializing in cats.
Discussed in this Episode:
- The art of crafting compelling historical fiction across various eras
- Michael's journey from a brief stint in university to becoming a bestselling author
- The inspiration behind The Art of Murder series and its unconventional hero
- Balancing historical accuracy with engaging storytelling to captivate readers
- Insights on the publishing industry, promoting literacy, and the writing life
Links:
- "Landscape of Muder" Book: https://amzn.to/4dLmBun
- Michael Jecks Website: https://www.michaeljecks.co.uk/
- Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/9_5bCOsZTOc
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Produced by Podcast Studio X.
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