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Jul 2021
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Random Routine - Why worldwide bestselle...

DAN SIMPSON
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This week's bonus bite comes from crime writing behemoth Jeffery Deaver!


Jeffery Deaver has published over 40 novels. He's a globally renowned author, writing crime and thrillers. To him, they're not lauded works of art, they're intricate puzzles, fun and games for the reader - and we talk about how he builds these. 


Jeffery works anywhere he can - any chance he gets to type away, if that's at home, on the plane, perhaps at a dog show, he will. We chat about how he finds time and space to work no matter where he is. 


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