Journalism took me around the world. I worked in London for ten years and reported on the collapse of the Soviet Union, the troubles in Northern Ireland, and the first Gulf War. Michael Robotham collapsegulfireland Change image and share on social
I often joke that I could write 'War and Peace' and make it sound like Geri Halliwell wrote it. Michael Robotham gerihalliwelljoke Change image and share on social
You're not supposed to have a favourite book - it's like children. Michael Robotham bookchildfavourite Change image and share on social
The hardest part of ghost writing other people's stories is capturing their voices so that it isn't you talking, it's them. Michael Robotham captureghosthard Change image and share on social
I write entertainment. There are some books you read but don't inhale. There are books that will change your life. Michael Robotham bookchangeentertainment Change image and share on social
I believe that if the story is fleshed out and the characters more believable, the reader is more likely to take the journey with them. In addition, the plot can be more complex. My characters are very real to me, and I want each of my characters to be different. Michael Robotham additionbelievablecharacter share on social
Violence is inevitable in crime novels, but there are many different ways to tell a story. I use my characters' reactions to illustrate the worst moments rather than let readers witness them at first hand. Michael Robotham badcharactercrime share on social
All of my novels are seeded in real life events, and 'The Wreckage' is no different. Michael Robotham eventlifenovel Change image and share on social
I'm very critical of crime novels that use gratuitous violence to shock readers when it isn't necessary. If that's all you have to offer as a writer, perhaps you're in the wrong job. Michael Robotham crimecriticalgratuitous Change image and share on social
I'd like to set a story in Australia, but I would need to feel confident my German and U.S. readers, for example, would stay with me. Michael Robotham australiaconfidentfeel Change image and share on social
