Steven is a fine example for other aspiring authors who dream of getting that big publishing contract. After a number of rejections, he decided to go it alone and self-publish his first novel 'Reaper', a detective thriller set in Derby, featuring Detective Inspector Damen Brook in a hunt for a long-dormant serial killer. The book ended up being stocked and championed at Steven's local Waterstone’s.
He then placed his book on HarperCollins' new writers' networking site authonomy.com in the hope of reaching a wider audience. And 'Reaper' was spotted by a HarperCollins editor, who has signed Steven up for at least one more book. 'Reaper' will be hitting shops across the UK this summer.
I read the book a couple of months ago, and it's great stuff! I even think the cover of the self-published version is pretty cool too (and that's not something you can always say). I'm looking forward to seeing what HarperCollins do with it.A graduate of Kent University, Steven Dunne works as a supply teacher in Derby. He uses a number of recognisable locations in the city for his book.
I think you'll be hearing more of him after this summer.
You can visit his website here:
http://www.the-reaper.com/
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I've now added Mr Dunne and Reaper to the Euro Crime database :).
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ReplyDeleteRemoved my other comment because I suddenly realised it might be a bit spoilery, apologies! Here's what I said, without the spoilery bit...
ReplyDeleteThe author persuaded me to buy a copy of his book last year, whilst I was doing my usual Saturday browse of the crime section at Waterstones on Bridlesmith Gate, and it's a cracking read :)