This is where I'll be announcing all my comings and goings. In addition to writing novels I also teach creative writing, give readings, seminars, talks . . . all sorts. If you're interested in booking me, use the form on the Contact page.
Follow me on Twitter. Not that I say anything interesting, mind you. http://twitter.com/MartynWaites
Upcoming Events:
Bouchercon, World Mystery Convention, Indianapolis, US, October 15 - 18. Yes, along with only a handful of British authors, I'm going to be there. I'm appearing on a panel on the Friday and in the bar the rest of the time. If you happen to be passing, come and say hello.
Check out the new podcast with the Yorkshire Post. I talk about the continuing relevence of Raymond Chandler, my work with kids in prisons and the socially excluded, and of course my own stuff. Great interview, excellent questions. And yes, we are in a bar. What a surprise. Here it is: http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/highlights/Listen-online-Speak-no-Evil.5362150.jp
Here's a cracking review of Speak No Evil from Laura Wilson in The Guardian. Glad she doesn't think it's sentimental . . .
http://http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2009/feb/21/speak-no-evil-reviewGreat review of White Riot, which is just coming out in the States, from the LA Times. I checked Tim Rutten out too - the rightwingers hate him. Good lad! Here it is:
http://http://www.latimes.com/features/books/la-et-rutten11-2009mar11,0,7608003.storyBig interview with me in the Independent on Sunday by the brilliant Danuta Kean. You can read it here:
http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/books/features/martyn-waites-why-the-geordie-crime-writer-is-choosing-to-keep-it-real-769627.htmlhttp://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/books/features/martyn-waites-why-the-geordie-crime-writer-is-choosing-to-keep-it-real-769627.html
Another good piece, this time from Steve Pratt in the Northern Echo. You can find me musing on my t-shirt collection, the state of the North East and why I want to go back into panto. Here it is:
http://www.thisisthenortheast.co.uk/features/leader/display.var.1996687.0.home_truths.phpAnd if you haven't checked out the trailer, do it now. But until I can work out how to make it appear here in its own screen (can anyone help?) I'll have to be content with posting the link. Here it is:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sANM7c__nxg
