I often wonder, with my hand on my heart, if 'The Dying Hours' was made into the biggest movie franchise in history, would I pick up my pen again? Wouldn't I be happier spending the rest of my life travelling around with my wife? Mark Billingham bigdiefranchise share on social
While the subject matter of my novels could not be further removed from the stuff I used to trot out at the Comedy Store, the delivery of the material employs many of the same techniques. Mark Billingham comedydeliveryemploy Change image and share on social
I bought an insurance policy covering the inheritance tax my kids will have to pay when we die, which I thought was a good bit of forward thinking. And I always know I'm going to have enough for tax because I make sure I keep it back in my business account. Mark Billingham accountbackbite share on social
The day a character becomes predictable is the day a writer should think about moving on - because the reader certainly will. Mark Billingham characterdaymove Change image and share on social
I wanted to write at school - to write funny stories which the teacher might ask me to read out to the class. It's all basically about showing off. Mark Billingham basicallyclassfunny Change image and share on social
Part of the reason why Scandinavian crime has been so popular is the landscape. It is just so strong and alien. Although without taking anything away, you should probably also never discount the fact that blood does look particularly good against snow. Mark Billingham alienbloodcrime share on social
