Playlists on Spotify: How and why to make one when writing.There are many examples of music that inspired famous novels. Here are a few notable ones: "The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald was inspired by jazz music. The novel's protagonist, Jay Gatsby, is a...
There is a lot of anger and discussion in public and in the media about women from Western backgrounds who joined a terrorist organisation. Here are 9 fast facts about Jihadi brides to consider in any debate. #1: Fast Facts About Jihadi Brides.Why did they...
Cyber Security Terms are evolving every day. But to get a handle on them here are 91 of the most commonly used terms by hackers, writers and security officers. See how many you can find in popular spy and cybercrime fiction. One of the most banded about words today in...
The #1 Magic of Tweaking: Perfecting Systems in an Imperfect World and How They Are Used by Writers In a world where precision reigns supreme, the art of tweaking emerges as a powerful tool. Whether adjusting the timing of catching a train or refining complex systems,...
Al Qabas, Kuwait. In November 2022, a spy novel titled "Our Man in Kuwait" was released by the British author Louise Burfitt-Dons. The title is reminiscent of the famous novel "Our Man in Havana" (1958) by Graham Greene. While browsing through an online bookstore, I...
Kuwait Behind the Scenes Our Man In Kuwait is a work of fiction but the political thriller was inspired by what happened behind the scenes of life at the time.I was born and brought up in Kuwait and I vividly recall the period and what it was like living under the...
10 top political thrillers set in Westminster. My own foray into writing political fiction began after a long term involvement with the Conservative Party which saw me standing as a candidate for them in Nottingham North in 2015. There's nothing like hands on...
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