About the author

Originally from Warrington, Cheshire, England, Tony moved with his family to Rutland in 1981.

He attended Uppingham Community College, Rutland sixth form, and later Stamford College.

Jobs have included lifeguard, white van man, and temp work but working at RAF Wyton as a civil servant for the MOD for many years was Tony's most loved career, sadly ending in redundancy due to budget cuts.

He lives in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire and is married with one son.

Tony's writing started when he heard the archetypal saying, "Everyone has a book in them."

Ideas have been floating around in his brain for a long time, so he thought it was about time to put them down on paper.

Lesson Summary

In this interview, crime writer Tony Millington shares his journey from working various jobs to finding his passion for writing.

Tony discusses his experience with Waterstones and Amazon while trying to publish his book. He also provides insights into his writing process and character development in his stories.

Key points from the interview:

• Tony reflects on the challenges of finding time to write amidst different responsibilities.
• He highlights the excitement of surprises that come with writing.
• Tony gives a brief background about his career and personal life in England, adding depth to his storytelling.
• He talks about the development of characters in his books and the intricate process of writing and editing.
• Tony discusses his engagement in marketing and the pride he takes in his work and book covers.
• He shares his efforts to have his books featured in local bookstores like Waterstones.