Stuart Gibbon interview

AUTHOR INTERVIEW

A little introduction:

My name is Stuart Gibbon and I’m originally from the north-east of England. I joined the police in London when I was 16 and had a career spanning more than 30 years. I now help authors with their police procedure and I also write true crime books.

When did your love of books begin?

I’ve been reading for as long as I can remember. My parents used to read to me a lot and as soon as I could read I was hooked.

When did you start to have the wish to become an author?

I think most of us have a book in us but it was only after I finished my police career that I began to think it was possible. A conversation with my friend, crime historian Stephen Wade, made me realise that writing was something I really wanted to do and becoming an author has been a dream come true.

How have you found the process for becoming an author?

I think the process is tough and can be pretty stressful. I was lucky that I found a brilliant publisher at an early stage which certainly made the road to publication less bumpy.

What would you say to those wanting to become an author?

Keep writing, try to stay positive and never give up. There will be someone out there who will like what you do, it’s just a case of finding them.

Tell us about your book/books:

Our first book ‘The Crime Writers Casebook’ was published in 2017 and covers a variety of subjects including DNA and police custody procedure.

Book 2 ‘Being a Detective’ is an A-Z Readers’ and Writers’ Guide to detective work past and present.

We have recently published a series of handy comprehensive guides for writers.

Our next book ‘Catching a Killer’ is due for publication in March 2022 and is all about murder investigation from a historical and contemporary perspective.

You can find out more about our books here  https://www.amazon.co.uk/Stuart-Gibbon/e/B07MBFCXZ6/.

What do you love about the writing/reading community?

The writing/reading community is so supportive and always willing to help others. You are made to feel welcome and part of the community, regardless of your experience and background.

If you could say anything to your readers what would it be?

Thank you so much for your support and for reading and reviewing our books. It makes such a difference to know that there are people out there who enjoy your writing.

Where can people connect with you?

I have a website www.gibconsultancy.co.uk and I’m on both Twitter and Facebook as gibconsultancy.

Thanks so much for giving me this opportunity and for the support that Feed My Reads gives to the reading and writing community.