Talking about crime in a heatwave might bring the temperature down if
it's a chilling tale but it was still hot stuff in The Bell Inn, Brook,
in the New Forest on 1 July when I gave a talk to the lovely gentlemen
of New Forest North Probus on the hottest day of 2015 (so far) and the
hottest July day in the UK ever!
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Pauline Rowson entertaining the gentlemen of New Forest
North Probus July 2015
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The Bell Inn is a beautiful old pub in one of the
loveliest parts of the New Forest where amazingly the cattle roam the
roads freely along with the ponies. Here are two of the them taking
advantage of the shad close to the Bell Inn hotel, perhaps they're
waiting for someone to buy them a drink!
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Cows heading for a drink at The Bell Inn, New Forest the
heatwave makes us all thirsty July 2015
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It was a stifling hot afternoon but I'm delighted
that no one fell asleep during my talk as I took the audience through
how I plan, plot, research and write my crime novels, how I create the
characters and where I draw my inspiration from, which is the sea on the
South Coast of England where my novels are primarily set although my
new hero, former marine commando Art Marvik, introduced in
SILENT RUNNING does stray further afield on his dangerous missions.
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Pauline Rowson talking about the Art Marvik crime novel
Silent Running - New Forest North Probus- July 2015
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I also talked about my flawed and rugged sailing detective,
DI Andy Horton, the background to his quest to find the truth behind his
mother's disappearance over thirty years ago and the many crimes he is
pulled in to help solve on his home patch of Portsmouth and across the
Solent on the Isle of Wight.
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Pauline Rowson talking about the DI Andy Horton crime novel Shroudof Evil - New Forest North Probus- July 2015
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The audience were very appreciative and asked lots
of questions, after which I signed copies of my crime novels.It was a
very enjoyable afternoon. Thank you to New Forest North Probus for
asking me to speak.
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Pauline Rowson answering a question-New Forest North Probus
July 2015
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My next speaking engagement is 19 July when I'll be talking to members of Romsey U3A.
You can see all my forthcoming engagements on the
Events Page on my website.
To inquire or book me as a speak please use the form on the
Contact Us Page on my website.
