Who is your writing hero?
Easy for me – Lynda La Plante. Being a lover of both reading and writing crime, this lady has had a huge influence on me.
I first became a fan when I watched the television series, Widows (1983-1985), where three armed robbers die when the security van they are robbing catches fire in a tunnel. Their widows discover the plans and decide to carry out the heist themselves. The series was non-stop action, with the brilliant Ann Mitchell taking a starring role. I must have watched the two series at least a dozen times over the years.
I’ve read everything Lynda La Plante has written; she’s a phenomenal writer in my opinion. I can highly recommend her memoir, Getting Away with Murder, which is both funny and sad in places, a highly entertaining read.
Many years later, I was lucky enough to meet her when she held a book talk in Windsor, right opposite the Castle.
You never know if you’ll be disappointed meeting a hero/heroine. I can honestly say she was lovely, so kind and generous with her time. She told me she could see how intensely I was listening to her talk and taking everything in – wow! That meant the whole word to me.
I would love to hear about your writing hero.
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