Behind the scenes Category - Page 5 of 7

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How to be a spy

Well, not quite. However, with the concluding episode of the English Spy Mysteries out today, Assassins Retribution, I thought I’d take a look at some best practices that will keep you safe at […]

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Author interview: January 2018

Lots happening this month – here’s my update and answers to your questions. Got a question you’d like to ask me? Comment below, on my YouTube channel, or email me at info@rachelamphlett.com if […]

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Why write about a female spy?

After the success of the Detective Kay Hunter series, I was able to leave my part-time job and become a full-time writer about four months ago, which gave me the perfect opportunity to […]

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How Do I Research a Spy Novel?

Researching espionage involves balancing entertainment with factual depth by reading first-hand military accounts and using YouTube for technical details. Amphlett also seeks hands-on experiences, including visiting submarines, taking shooting lessons, and using flight simulators to add a realistic edge to her writing.

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Author interview: December 2017

It’s the end of the year, and after a busy 12 months I’m already planning for what comes next – check out my news in this month’s Author Q&A. Got a question you’d […]

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The end of 2017, and a chance to reflect

Exactly one year ago today, I hit the “publish” button on the first book in the Detective Kay Hunter series, Scared to Death ready for its formal release on 6 December. I’d spent […]

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What was the first crime novel I read?

With so many books read over the years, we sometimes forget where our love of the crime fiction genre started, don’t we? The first crime fiction book I recall reading was Nerve by […]

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A Day in the Life of a Crime Fiction Writer

Now that the craziness of launch week is behind me, it’s time to return to the office (a.k.a. “cave”) and continue the actual writing part of my job. A lot of readers have […]