Category: London

Inspiration for romantic suspense

by Clare Chase, posted in For writers - all posts, For writers - resources, Inspiration and method, Lake District, London

I’m in that in between stage at the moment. I’ve just submitted a novella to my publisher, Choc Lit, and I’m having a nice time, mulling over the story I might write next. I’ve been working on books featuring two sets of characters – one lot based in London and one in Cambridge. The novella I’ve … Continue reading Inspiration for romantic suspense

A London marathon and a Cambridge mystery

by Clare Chase, posted in Cambridge, Choc Lit, Clare Chase - books, Journey to publication, London

Several exciting things have happened since I last posted. We were in London at the weekend to watch DH romp home in the marathon. We were incredibly lucky to get passes to the grandstands so we had an amazing view. I felt really emotional watching the winners, Paula Radcliffe and of course, my husband, dashing … Continue reading A London marathon and a Cambridge mystery

The perils of the partially familiar location – London calling

by Clare Chase, posted in Clare Chase - books, For writers - all posts, For writers - methods, London, Settings

Anna, the heroine of my debut mystery, You Think You Know Me, is in a smart London gallery when she meets the man who calls himself Max. She feels an instant connection with him, but then she finds he’s given her a false name… Anna’s London is a world of bright lights, wintery glitter and … Continue reading The perils of the partially familiar location – London calling

Waxing Lyrical – Poetic Pop

by Clare Chase, posted in For writers - methods, London

Got into a mad YouTube spiral last night. I’m not sure if it was the fact that it was Friday, the quantity of red wine that was flowing or what, but before I knew it, I was chain-watching the music videos of my youth and beyond. It made me realise how effectively some of my … Continue reading Waxing Lyrical – Poetic Pop

Settings in Fiction – London and Cambridge

by Clare Chase, posted in Cambridge, For writers - all posts, For writers - methods, For writers - resources, London, Settings

I've been thinking about settings in fiction this week. Two of my favourite locations for novels are London – where I went to University – and Cambridge, where I live and work. At first glance, they appear to be quite different. I love the great, heaving mass of activity that makes up London: the diversity, … Continue reading Settings in Fiction – London and Cambridge