D. V. BISHOP writes the award-winning Cesare Aldo historical thrillers, published by Pan Macmillan. A writer of many narrative forms, his love for Italy and the Renaissance meant there could only be one setting for his crime fiction.

In episode 1, we discuss how his professional journey started out, and the various forms of writing he has embarked on throughout his career including novels, comics, television shows, and radio plays.

He teaches creative writing at Edinburgh Napier University in Scotland.