Radio interview with Pauline Rowson on Voice FM talking about the DI Horton marine mystery crime series and marketing tips for those engaged in music and the arts

On Saturday night I appeared on the Arts and Culture Show on Voice FM in Southampton talking to the radio presenter Xan Phillips about my marine mystery crime novels, the inspiration behind my flawed and rugged detective DI Andy Horton, the latest in the Horton series, Undercurrent and the importance of marketing for authors, artists and musicians. Here are some photographs taken in the studio.

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Pauline Rowson getting ready to go on air with presenter Xan Phillips, Voice FM


Pauline Rowson on air, Voice FM, Arts and Culture Show



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