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I'd say Death on Dickens Island is an apt title for this, the first book in my Books on the Beach series because it says it all. The peaceful community of Dickens Island has been shaken by a murder. A word regarding titles: I may suggest titles to my publisher, but they often select one of their own.
What's in a name?
I give my characters names that I think suit them. A name has to sound right to me. I often look up the meaning of a name to make sure that it's right for that character. Also, in this series I've used a few names that we associate with literature quite deliberately. I called the island Dickens Island as a tribute to Charles Dickens. And my sleuth Delia Dickens is actually named...[read on]
Q&A with Allison Brook.
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