Celebrity vicar launches debut thriller at star-studded Crime Writing Festival
CELEBRITY vicar Richard Coles is turning to crime after bidding farewell to parishioners. The Reverend Coles, 60, will be launching his debut thriller – Murder Before Evensong – at the star-studded More...
John Lennon ‘did not give a s**t’ about writing new Beatles music
JOHN LENNON was not at all interested in creating a new album by the time The Beatles had run their course. Eventually, he revealed he and George Harrison “did not want to f***ing do it”. Daily Express More...
Beatles’ writing duo Lennon and McCartney were so prolific, they had hits to spare
THE BEATLES hold the record for the most US number one singles and the second most in the UK after Elvis Presley.They remain the world’s most successful artists by records sold – over 600 million – More...
Elvis Presley: Paul Simon wept at King’s grave before writing Graceland album
ELVIS PRESLEY: Paul Simon, of Simon & Garfunkel, released his 1986 album after being inspired by the King of Rock and Roll and visiting his home. Daily Express :: Music Feed More...
Ian Rankin: How the frustrations of being a special needs parent fuel his writing
FOR A large part of the past 18 months, the crime writer Ian Rankin and his wife Miranda could only see their younger son Kit through the gates of his care home. The 27-year-old has Angelman syndrome, a rare genetic More...
Dolly Parton writing debut thriller novel with James Patterson and an accompanying album
DOLLY PARTON has announced she’s writing her debut novel, a thriller with James Paterson called Run, Rose, Run, plus an accompanying album. Daily Express :: Books Feed More...
Writing saved my life says crime novel of the year winner
The winner of Britain’s most prestigious crime novel of the year award revealed last night that writing had “saved his life”. Chris Whitaker suffered severe post-traumatic stress and suicidal More...
Winds of Winter progress: George RR Martin shares busy schedule but reassures he’s writing
WINDS OF WINTER progress has been shared by Game of Thrones creator George RR Martin alongside his busy schedule. Daily Express :: Books Feed More...
Thriller killers: The literary aces at the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival
Ahead of next week’s Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival, supported by the Daily Express, more of the world’s leading thriller writers reveal the stories behind their ace detectives. Daily More...
Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival announces authors line-up
A KILLER line-up of writing talent has been unveiled for this year’s Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival – one of the world’s most prestigious literary events. Daily Express :: Books More...