The thoughts of a master of his craft
Reading the thoughts of top writers is always interesting so it’s worth taking a look at an interview given by Michael Connelly, winner of the Crime Writers’ Association Diamond Dagger 2018, the highest honour in British crime writing.
The award recognises authors whose crime writing careers have been marked by sustained excellence, and who have made a significant contribution to the genre.
CWA Chair Martin Edwards interviewed Michael and the results can be found at https://thecra.co.uk/cwa-diamond-dagger-winner-michael-connelly-interview/
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