Tag Archives: Colin Falconer

JERUSALEM: THE SAVAGE CITY

Posted on August 10, 2012 by Colin Falconer

Jerusalem seems to have been on the news my whole life. Like many people I grew up believing that the Arabs and Jews had been fighting each other forever. This is not true. In fact, the Middle East conflict is … Continue reading →

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FATAL DISTRACTION

Posted on May 25, 2012 by Colin Falconer

Have you read The Tell-Tale Heart? Edgar Allen Poe, the father of the modern thriller, published this short story in 1843. My daughter is studying it right now as part of her lit degree. It has stood the test of time because of … Continue reading →

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CLEOPATRA, QUEEN OF SPIN

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Colin Falconer

Spin doctor: (informal) a person who provides a favourable slant to an item of news, potentially unpopular policy, etc, esp on behalf of a political personality or party (Collins English dictionary) The phrase ‘spin doctor’ came into common usage during … Continue reading →

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ETERNAL LIFE AND MAN-EATING ANTS - WITH STRINGY NOODLES

Posted on May 12, 2012 by Colin Falconer

While researching my latest novel, SILK ROAD, I was struck by the irony of how people in medieval Europe thought of anyone who was not Christian as a ‘barbarian’. It is perhaps just human nature; most cultures, western and Oriental, … Continue reading →

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how do we hold on to history?

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Colin Falconer

My mother was 92 today. Her memory is fast vanishing and with it goes much of her history. Her history is something I carry with me; they were the first stories I have ever heard. I’m not sure she should … Continue reading →

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KILLING FOR FUN AND PROFIT

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Colin Falconer

People who know me well have often asked me: how did you dream up that twisted serial killer - Michel - in VENOM? Is there something you should tell us? In fact VENOM was suggested to me by the life … Continue reading →

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THE MOST HATED WOMAN IN MEXICO

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Colin Falconer

Hernan Cortes was probably one of the greatest of the conquistadores – which is a back handed compliment in a way, like being the best of the Nazis or being named Terrorist of the Year. He was a man of … Continue reading →

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I’VE BEEN TAGGED!

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Colin Falconer

The wonderful children’s author Lynn Kelley at http://lynnkelleyrandomactsofwriting.blogspot.com.au/ and historical author Mirella Patzer (who has one of the best history blogs and review sites) at http://www.historyandwomen.com/have both tagged me for the Lucky 7 Meme. It works this way: 1. You go … Continue reading →

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THE IMPORTANCE OF GREAT STORYTELLING

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Colin Falconer

Great story telling is not an accident, it’s an art, as Lucas here demonstrates. Hope you enjoy this short video that illustrates why the ability to structure a good yarn is so very, very important. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gFxhJO1rfw&w=420&h=315]

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WE ARE NOT ALONE

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Colin Falconer

The last five days I’ve been at a writer’s festival about an hour’s flight from Sydney. They worked me like a dog and made me walk to work every day. But before you feel too sorry for me, I only … Continue reading →

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