QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Whenever I give talks or hold workshops, I always say at the start that I don’t want to go on about things that might not be of interest to the people there. The same applies here. I’m happy to answer any questions you have about my books or about writing in general.
I have strong political views but I won’t be expressing them here, nor will I get involved in any slanging matches. Contact with readers is a real pleasure so I like to encourage it as much as possible.
I’m happy to give advice to budding writers but I don’t have time to read manuscripts. And I’d rather not get into the sort of conversation where I’m not qualified to express an opinion. Like the time when I was warden of a hall of residence and, during the vacation, when we were hosts to some Saga holidaymakers, my name was displayed in the central building as Duty Warden. There it was – DR KIRTON – the “Dr” courtesy of my PhD on the theatre of Victor Hugo. A gentleman called for me and, before I could stop him, told me he’d forgotten to bring his prescription and asked if I’d write one for a urethral condition. He was determined I should get the full picture so I had to listen to a detailed list of urinary tract symptoms. This was before breakfast, too.
If you want to ask a question, make a comment, praise or criticise one or more of my books, or just get in touch, don’t hesitate to drop me a line at bill@bill-kirton.co.uk. But pleases, no requests for prescriptions.