Simon Lelic
Author Interview - Simon Lelic
Author of The Search Party.
“A twisty, electrifying new thriller from the author of The New Neighbors and The Liar's Room...”
Author Interview - Simon Lelic
Author I draw inspiration from: Stephen King
Author Interview - Simon Lelic
Favorite place to read a book: On the beach.
Book character I’d like to be stuck in an elevator with: Anyone who wouldn't take up too much space. Bilbo Baggins?
Author Interview - Simon Lelic
The moment I knew I wanted to become an author: I don't recall a specific moment, but I've wanted to be an author since I knew what the word meant.
Hardback, paperback, ebook or audiobook: Printed for fiction; audio for non-fiction; ebook in a pinch.
The last book I read: Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte
Author Interview - Simon Lelic
Pen & paper or computer: Pen and paper for notes; computer for writing.
Book character I think I’d be best friends with: Gordie Lachance
Author Interview - Simon Lelic
If I wasn’t an author, I’d be a: Journalist.
Favorite decade in fashion history: 1980s.
Place I’d most like to travel: Japan.
My signature drink: Black coffee.
Favorite artist: My sister, Katja Lelic.
Number one on my bucket list: Finish my current novel.
Anything else you'd like to add: Thanks for inviting me to take part!
Find more from the author:
@Simon_Lelic (Twitter)
Author Bio: Simon Lelic is the author of The Liar's Room, The New Neighbors, A Thousand Cuts (winner of a Betty Trask Award and shortlisted for the John Creasey New Blood Dagger), The Facility and The Child Who (longlisted for the CWA Gold Dagger and CWA Ian Fleming Steel Dagger 2012). The Haven, The Haven: Revolution and The Haven: Deadfall are his first books for young teenagers (11+). His newest novel, The Search Party, will be published in August 2020.
The New Neighbors is his first psychological thriller, inspired by a love of Alfred Hitchcock and Stephen King.
Simon is married, with three young children, and lives in Brighton, England. Other than his family, reading is Simon's biggest passion. He also holds a black belt in karate, in which he trains daily.
