As promised, here are some highlights from this week’s programme at the National Film School of Denmark’s screenwriting Master Class: Monday we looked at how characters are introduced, studying the first sequences from The Godfather Part III, and in the afternoon I had a meeting with my script consultant, who gave me this book by John […]
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On the move: AWARD SHOWS AND RELEASE PARTIES
No, I didn’t win anything and no, I didn’t release anything. But it’s been a good week for anyone interested in Danish comics, as Tuesday was the revival of the once-prestigious Ping Award and Thursday saw the much-awaited release of Thomas Thorhauge’s collection of film portraits Det Sidste Ord (The Last Word). The award show in […]
Work in progress: SECRET PROJECT PART II
No, I won’t tell you what this is about just yet. This is just a teaser page for a project I’m doing with Brooklyn-based writer Chris Miskiewicz. We previously did a story on Activate with a lot of fish in it. This one has ghosts and dumplings. Subscribe to my newsletter, I’ll be sure to […]
Breaking News: SHORT STORY ON POPCORN FICTION
I’ve really looked forward to posting this: My first English language short story has been accepted for Popcorn Fiction! So while still unpublished in Denmark, I am now part of the Scandinavian crime fiction wave. Seems my taste in noir fits the American audience. Let’s hope the trend continues! For my story Black Heart and more […]
Working Methods: OPPOSING WILLS
A wants B. B wants C. Drama ensues. This is page 1 in the book. But just because it’s bleeding obvious, doesn’t mean you can’t miss it. I almost did, in teen crime book I wrote recently. The idea had been simmering for a long time. It had taken on different forms through the years, different […]
The Devil’s Concubine: TWO NEW REVIEWS!
Noir Journal has just posted a review of my book The Devil’s Concubine by award-winning crime novelist Sam Millar: “The art is beautifully rendered and a delicious feast for the eyes, slicing and dicing so quickly we barely have time to blink away the blood from beneath our lids. The two hitmen–the manic and impulsive Linda […]