Liam McGann's blog discusses characterisation. An interesting concept. For me; I let my characters find themselves; sometimes, no often, they surprise me; the direction they take and their contribution to the story different to what I imagined when they took their first step onto the pages of my book. I figure if I'm surprised, so too will be the reader.

There is a rumour going around the BOTR Office that a few new books are in the making There is the possibility of a new writing team that may be debuting next year. Keep your eyes open for more news later in the year.