Hello there, this is James Swallow! With the help of Marc Dane, I’ve hacked into @BonnierZaffre’s feed for the next hour…
I’m here to answer your questions about my new thriller novel #EXILE…
…As long as it isn’t anything Top Secret…
Let’s start off with an email Q from Summercyde_cat, who asks “Where do you get your ideas from?”
That’s always a tough one to answer! I read a lot of news about current events and technology, especially stuff on the fringes of design…
The world at large tends to be the best source for thriller story ideas…!
Next question from Hazelhead, who asks “Do you have more Rubicon stories planned after #NOMAD and #EXILE?”
Yes indeed I do! Marc, Lucy and the Rubicon team will return next year for another adventure, so stay tuned!
Please post your questions to @BonnierZaffre using the #EXILE hashtag….
Next one! Ron Sinterklaas (Hello again!) emails: “Is there going to be a #NOMAD or #EXILE film or TV series in the future?”
Taking the Rubicon series to the big or small screen would be very cool!
I’ve had some discussions with film/tv folks but so far, nothing concrete. Right now I am concentrating on developing the novels…
WasherDryerWasher asks “Can I get your books in the USA?!?” #EXILE
Yes! The plan is for the Rubicon novels to be published by @forgereads in the USA in 2018. #EXILE
Another question from Ron… “Who will play your heroes on screen if #EXILE is a film/tv?”
I like @Liam_J_McIntyre to play Marc Dane…
As for who would play Lucy Keyes, I think the amazing @DanaiGurira would be perfect!
And of course, the mighty @colinsalmon24 has always been my model for the character of Ekko Solomon!
(Please post your questions to James Swallow about his new novel to @BonnierZaffre using the #EXILE hashtag!)
Next question from Harley_Hare: “What was it like getting nominated for the Wilbur Smith Adventure Prize?”
I’m honoured! @thewilbursmith is a titan of the thriller genre & I’m in such great company with the other nominees.
I am actually reading fellow nominee @FrankRGardner‘s novel Crisis right now, it’s great stuff!
Our next question comes from a fan of a certain other British secret agent…
Marko emailed to ask “I’ve been reading the new James Bond comics, they’re great. Would you like to do something like that with #EXILE ?”
I’m enjoying the Dynamite Comics stuff too! To answer the question, Would I write a Rubicon comic? That would be a dream job.
And for the record, I would love to write a James Bond story one day.
Great question here from Tom Royle! “How would Marc Dane would get on with other characters you’ve written, Judge Dredd, Jack Bauer etc?”
Marc would respect Jack Bauer’s skills, but probably think he was too intense. “Lighten up, mate.”
As for Judge Dredd, Marc would want to try out his Lawmaster motorbike for sure.
Other characters? Marc would get on okay with #DeusEx Adam Jensen. But he would steer clear of the Warhammer guys.
15 mins left to go! Post your questions to @BonnierZaffre using the #EXILE hashtag & I’ll try my best to answer them all!
Next question from XB70BX: “Will there be an #EXILE audio book?”
Yes! It should hopefully it’ll be out later this year…
Last question… Colin asks “What inspired the plotline for #EXILE?’
#EXILE‘s story came from a lot of places – reading about Somalia and the piracy there; the traffic in toxic waste and stolen nukes…
…All of those real life events have drama and weight to them that lends well to a thriller story.
Okay, I think I hear a drone circling overhead, so I’ll have to log out in a few moments before the BZ strike team home in on me…
Thank you one & all for your great questions & for taking part in the #EXILE Q&A! It was great to chat to you!
If you have any more questions about #EXILE, #NOMAD or any of my books you can follow me at @jmswallow or my blog at jamesswallow.blogspot.co.uk
If you want to check out the first chapter of #EXILE , you can a free download right here at Readers First: readersfirst.co.uk/books/exile
And #EXILE is on sale right now from all good bookstores and several supermarkets!
Thanks again and best wishes! – James
EXILE is available Here in hardcover and eBook editions; trade paperback versions are also on sale at WH Smith Travel bookstores.
