The pen may be mightier than the sword but the sheep are mightier than the pen

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Writing about something about which you know nothing can be very interesting, according to novelist Marele Day. Her first four novels starred a fictional detective named Claudia Valentine, but she took a completely different direction for her fifth novel, 'Lambs of God.' This deals with nuns who live on a remote island and care for a flock of sheep. She became very involved with this novel, and almost felt that she was entering into the plot. She is still very surprised that the novel has attracted so much interest from publishers.

Day, Marele

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Jane Austen, private detective

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Mystery writer Francine Mathews has been greatly influenced by the works of Jane Austen from an early age. She rereads all Austen's books every year, and even believes that she has heard Austen talking to her. She has written two books which feature Austen as a detective, an approach which has gained considerable critical acclaim in the US but has been less warmly received in the UK. She believes that Austen would have enjoyed these books, especially as they are critical of any signs of pomposity.

Influence, Public opinion, Detective and mystery stories, Detective fiction, Mystery fiction, Austen, Jane, Barron, Stephanie (American novelist)

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And you thought you'd seen the back of her ...

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Columnist and novelist Julie Burchill believes that she is currently undergoing a renaissance. She was very much in the public eye in the 1980s, being particularly successful with her novel 'Ambition.' She then went through a period of withdrawal from high-profile writing, but now seems to be making a comeback. She is shortly to publish an autobiography, a book on Diana, Princess of Wales, and a novel entitled 'Married Alive.' She will also write a newspaper column and contribute to Modern Review.

Burchill, Julie

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