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
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
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
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'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
I wasn't always a novelist. I began my writing career as a journalist, working on an afternoon newspaper in Sydney, Australia, doing the crime beat and court reporting. Having grown up in a small country town, I felt as though I had nothing to write about. Michael Robotham afternoonaustraliabeat share on social
I'm very fortunate to be doing what I dreamed of, what I love. So few people get that opportunity. So while people continue liking what I write, I'm going to happily continue. Michael Robotham continuedreamfortunate Change image and share on social
