by briant | Jun 30, 2016 | Brian Thurogood, Novels, Red Diamond
“The original inspiration was one of the tales of the gothic pirates, and I wanted to suggest what might happen if modern-day pirates tried to explore our culture but with 2nd Century eyes.” “So the artefacts you featured are the ones you thought would appeal to their...
by briant | Jun 20, 2016 | Brian Thurogood, Red Diamond
When they first met, Eddie and Grant were both in Brighton, club-hopping and accidentally chasing the same girl. Yvonne went by the name ‘The Onne’ and was a free-spirited goth. That ‘Elvis’ Eddie, Grant/Tor and The Onne ended up in the same loud club at 3 in the...
by briant | Jun 10, 2016 | Adventure, Brian Thurogood, Red Diamond
“It’s a bit like starting to write a book,” said Pablo Fabian, looking out over the huge but empty film studio. “I guessed you were a visual creative,” said Grant, “even though you’ve had the most success as a writer.” “Do you really think you can successfully combine...
by briant | May 30, 2016 | Brian Thurogood, Red Diamond
Grant chuckled as he massaged his shin, Ella’s boot not doing too much damage as he was sure she’d pulled back from an all-out kick. He had to admit to a lot of surprises from Ella. She’d tracked him down – still wouldn’t tell how – and she looked great....
by briant | May 20, 2016 | Brian Thurogood, Red Diamond
Grant didn’t agree. “Look, the web has progressed from slightly coy or teasing, on to cheeky, artistic or full frontal. Yet even the most explicit of the amateur shots have a quality that is usually lacking in the portfolios of the professional celebs and their...
by briant | May 10, 2016 | Brian Thurogood, Red Diamond
My parents would laugh when I showed them my drawings, obviously a little uncomfortable that I was drawing strong male and female characters in a fantasy land that combined luxury apartments in skyscrapers alongside rituals in gothic churches. “Ulrika, sometimes I...