Report by Aviva Wilford
This morning we enjoyed a fascinating interview with bestselling spy novelist Alex Gerlis. Alex spoke to John Wilford about his upbringing, his distinguished career in BBC journalism and his transition to becoming a successful author of 14 espionage novels.
Particularly absorbing were his insights into the meticulous historical research underpinning his books, his approach to developing plots and characters, and his disciplined writing routine. He also entertained us with anecdotes even revealing hos own encounters with several real-life spies! It was a thoroughly engaging discussion, offering a wonderful insight into the world of espionage fiction and its creator.