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A Christmas Mystery with a Twist! 🎄In this festive episode of Rock, Paper, Swords!, hosts Justin Hill and Matthew Harffy sit down with author Gareth Rubin to discuss his unique "You Solve the Crime" novel, Murder at Christmas!
Gareth dives into what it’s like to write a modern-day, Poirot-style mystery where the reader is tasked with solving the case. He also reveals the fascinating structural challenges behind his novel The Waterfall (a story within a story within a story) and shares his thoughts on the significant impact of AI on authors and the publishing world.
Plus, hear the hosts' latest writing updates (first drafts, word counts, and editor emails) and their festive plans, including Christmas menus (goose and suckling pig!).
Episode Highlights:
Gareth Rubin on his "You Solve the Crime" murder mystery.
The discussion on job losses for translators and illustrators due to AI.
The secret behind the magician's disappearing box murder mystery.
Matthew Harffy's experience at the Hans Zimmer and Gladiator live orchestra concerts.
Links:
Buy Gareth Rubin's book, Murder at Christmas: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/14768/9781398543485
All Rock, Paper, Swords! Links: https://linktr.ee/RockPaperSwords
Support the Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/RockPaperSwordsPodcast
Leave a Tip on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/rockpaperswords
Keywords & Hashtags:#GarethRubin #MurderAtChristmas #YouSolveTheCrime #RockPaperSwords #HistoricalFiction #JustinHill #MatthewHarffy #WritingTips #AIMurderMystery #ChristmasBooks #NewRelease #HistoricalPodcast #AuthorInterview
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A Christmas Mystery with a Twist! 🎄In this festive episode of Rock, Paper, Swords!, hosts Justin Hill and Matthew Harffy sit down with author Gareth Rubin to discuss his unique "You Solve the Crime" novel, Murder at Christmas!
Gareth dives into what it’s like to write a modern-day, Poirot-style mystery where the reader is tasked with solving the case. He also reveals the fascinating structural challenges behind his novel The Waterfall (a story within a story within a story) and shares his thoughts on the significant impact of AI on authors and the publishing world.
Plus, hear the hosts' latest writing updates (first drafts, word counts, and editor emails) and their festive plans, including Christmas menus (goose and suckling pig!).
Episode Highlights:
Gareth Rubin on his "You Solve the Crime" murder mystery.
The discussion on job losses for translators and illustrators due to AI.
The secret behind the magician's disappearing box murder mystery.
Matthew Harffy's experience at the Hans Zimmer and Gladiator live orchestra concerts.
Links:
Buy Gareth Rubin's book, Murder at Christmas: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/14768/9781398543485
All Rock, Paper, Swords! Links: https://linktr.ee/RockPaperSwords
Support the Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/RockPaperSwordsPodcast
Leave a Tip on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/rockpaperswords
Keywords & Hashtags:#GarethRubin #MurderAtChristmas #YouSolveTheCrime #RockPaperSwords #HistoricalFiction #JustinHill #MatthewHarffy #WritingTips #AIMurderMystery #ChristmasBooks #NewRelease #HistoricalPodcast #AuthorInterview

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