Playlist: Craftwork Inspiration
This mammoth playlist features some wonderful modern instrumental music that I listened to on repeat as I wrote Craftwork.
This mammoth playlist features some wonderful modern instrumental music that I listened to on repeat as I wrote Craftwork.
The character of Johnny’s friend and onetime lover, Sir Wilfred Stepney, is based on two painters: Lucian Freud, who wasn’t gay, and David Hockney, who is.
Fionnula Flanagan is an amazing Irish actress who’s disapproving glare could shatter glass at a hundred yards. The perfect embodiment of Gosha’s mother.
My original idea for the title of Book 3 of The Witch of Cheyne Heath was “spellbound,” the title of one of my favorite Siouxsie and the Banshees songs…
A man charming and genial enough to be spiritual leader, but with a cold, ruthless heart. He will sacrifice anyone if he thinks their death will get him what he wants. v
Kate Bush is one of my all-time favorite performers.
The Cheyne Arts Club is based on the Chelsea Arts Club in London. A members-only social club, I remember going there a lot with my parents when I was a kid, though I don’t remember if my parents were members, or if we were always there because friends were. I have strong memories of the…