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John Dean crime novelist

@johndean1

Bestselling crime writer, creator of
DCIs Harris and Blizzard (Book Folks, Amazon) Runs writing courses Crime Writers' Assoc Libraries Champion in Scotland

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The Railway Man is the latest DCI John Blizzard crime novel by John Dean to be given a refresh and relaunch, complete with new cover, by Joffe Books, who recently acquired its publisher The Book Folks. Check it out at johndeancrimewriter.co.uk

The Railway Man is the latest DCI John Blizzard crime novel by John Dean to be given a refresh and relaunch, complete with new cover, by Joffe Books, who recently acquired its publisher The Book Folks. Check it out at
johndeancrimewriter.co.uk
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The Secrets Man has become the fourth in the DCI John Blizzard crime novel series by John Dean to be given the Joffe Books relaunch treatment complete with striking new cover. You can find out more at New look for The Secrets Man – John Dean – Crime Writer

The Secrets Man has become the fourth in the DCI John Blizzard crime novel series by John Dean to be given the Joffe Books relaunch treatment complete with striking new cover. You can find out more  at New look for The Secrets Man – John Dean – Crime Writer
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Two popular crime writers and one of the genre’s most respected editors will help authors develop their craft when a hotel in Dumfries and Galloway hosts a weekend of events later this year. You can read the full story at johndeancrimewriter.co.uk

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You a fan of crime fiction? Then check out the news, views and reviews on my website [email protected] You can also hire myself and my daughter Laura to ensure your manuscript for submission to publishers, agents, comps/self-published book is as good as it can be

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It’s the task that divides authors - some love editing the final draft of their work, others detest the technical nature of the job. Like it or not, it has to be done so author John Dean has come up with some free Handy Hints on his new website at johndeancrimewriter.co.uk

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Death List has become the sixth DCI John Blizzard crime novel by John Dean to be given the Joffe Books relaunch treatment, including a distinctive new cover. You can check it out at Amazon amazon.co.uk

Death List has become the sixth DCI John Blizzard crime novel by John Dean to be given the Joffe Books relaunch treatment, including a distinctive new cover.
You can check it out at Amazon amazon.co.uk
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Crime writer John Dean has written a blog revealing the origins of his characters DCI Jack Harris and DCI John Blizzard. It can be found with more tips for aspiring writers in the Handy Hints section of his website at johndeancrimewriter.co.ukClick onto Handy Hints – Characters

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For news, views, reviews and free gratis handy hints (go on, you get a fourth literature-based word to rhyme with ‘iews’ then!) from the world of crime fiction, check out the new website of best-selling crime novelist John Dean at johndeancrimewriter.co.uk

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Bloody Scotland, the country's leading crime writing festival, is rapidly approaching - for more information, check out johndeancrimewriter.co.uk/publishing-ind…

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Love it or loathe it, every writer has to do that final edit before sending the manuscript off - for some useful (and free) advice, check out johndeancrimewriter.co.uk/handy-hints-ed…

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Best-selling crime writer John Dean has provided dozens of free hints for the aspiring writer on his new website. The latest one, a way of confirming that the writer has created ‘real’ characters, can be found at johndeancrimewriter.co.uk in the Handy Hints - Characters section.

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Rail bicentenary leads to writing group’s new anthology Costing £8.99 for the paperback and £1.99 for the e-book, the book can be purchased on Amazon at amazon.co.uk/TRAINFUL-STORI…

Rail bicentenary leads to writing group’s new anthology
Costing £8.99 for the paperback and £1.99 for the e-book, the book can be purchased on Amazon at amazon.co.uk/TRAINFUL-STORI…
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One of the challenges for authors writing crime novels with complex plots is to ensure that opportunities to help readers keep up with the twists and turns are fully exploited. Crime writer John Dean explains how in his Handy Hints – Plotting 2 pages at johndeancrimewriter.co.uk

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Scanning the many reviews of John Dean’s crime novels on Amazon provides an insight into what matters to readers and their relationship with authors. John has explored the relationship in an article in the Features section at his website johndeancerimewriter.co.uk

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How do crime writers create credible criminals, write with pace, provide back story and decide when a manuscript is ready for publishers and editors or for self-publishing? Some of the subjects that crop up at best-selling author John Dean’s website at johndeancrimewriter.co.uk

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Artificial Intelligence is becoming a major talking point among authors – this cautionary tale by crime writer John Dean makes for a distinctly alarming addition to the debate. Check out today’s posting at johndeancrimewriter.co.uk

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News, views and reviews from the literary world can be enjoyed at crime writer John Dean’s new website at johndeancrimewriter.co.uk where emerging writers will also discover plenty of handy hints as they learn their craft