Leo McNeir |
| author |
| crime writer |
Message from Leo
Hi everyone
I’m often asked if I identify with any of the
characters in my novels. My reply is a resounding
‘no’. Nor do I have a secret affection for Marnie. I’d like to make that
quite clear. Some
writers have been known in the past to become too fond of their
creations.
On the other hand I do permit myself to include personal interests such
as archaeology,
classic cars and of course boating. The latter is a constant theme as it
unites Marnie and the
other central characters with a direct interest.
I recall an occasion when I was invited to do book signings at a
waterways festival on the
stand of a well-known magazine. A man approached me and asked if I was
the author of the
Marnie Walker books. I confirmed that I was, and his reaction was not
quite what I expected.
He said, ‘So you’re Leo McNeir. I must say …’ And here I was expecting
an observation on
the quality of my writing ‘… you really know … how to drive a
narrowboat.’
Oh well. Better than nothing, I suppose.
Whatever your interests, I wish you as ever,
Happy reading!
