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Michael Jecks

Michael Jecks
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Michael Jecks

Michael Jecks gave up a career in the computer industry to concentrate on writing and the study of medieval history. A regular speaker at library and literary events, he is a past Chairman of the Crime Writers' Association. He lives with his wife,... Read full bio

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My life in 8 words: "Ideal. I'm paid to daydream all day long."
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Q. What is your motto or maxim? A. Work to live, don't live to work. Q. What 3 personal qualities are most important to you? A. Loyalty, easy going nature, sense of humour. Q. What’s your greatest flaw? A. Forgetfulness. Q. How would you describe perfect happiness? A. Perfection is a campfire by a Dartmoor stream, cooking wild rabbit or pigeon with my family, drinking pints of King & Barnes Old Ale, before a large shot of Stroh Inländer Rom in a hot chocolate (or Grappa in a strong espresso) and sleeping in a bivvy bag, knowing that tomorrow I can go shooting and fishing, and for the first time ever, I will catch a fish. And a good thirty mile walk over the moors. And tomorrow night going to Piacenza and eating a pizza from Fratelli Bufalla. Can I go, now? Q. If you could acquire any talent, what would it be? A. Play fiddle. Or melodeon. Or piano. Learn more about Michael Jecks

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Lovereading, July 1, 2010
...s a return on your work that should be made.' These comments come soon after historical fiction writer Michael Jecks told the BBC that he would like to see a system whereby library users pay 15pence each time they take out a book...
Bookseller, June 28, 2010
...from libraries to help maintain the service as local authorities look to cut back spending, the BBC reports. Michael Jecks, who writes medieval crime fiction, said other than children and people on means-tested benefits, most people could afford to pay...
New Yorker, June 28, 2010
...The English crime novelist Michael Jecks says that libraries should not be free. The literary agent Bill Clegg recounts his past as a crack addict. Do science fiction books have some of the worst covers...
Lovereading, June 25, 2010
...Michael Jecks believes readers should pay to use libraries in order to limit the potential damage of spending cuts. Libraries should charge people who are not on benefits for using them...
Huffington Post, June 25, 2010
...Michael Jecks, who writes medieval crime fiction, said those who can afford to should pay about 15p each time they get out a book. He said free access to libraries should...
Straits Times, May 17, 2010
...The "Medieval thriller" genre is not new, there are the popular Hugh Corbett mysteries by Paul Doherty and Michael Jecks' Medieval West Country Mysteries series as well as Peter Tremayne's prolific Sister Fidelma series about a nun in 9th century...
The Book Bench, June 28, 2010
...Are roll-up computers the next step for e-readers? The English crime novelist Michael Jecks says that libraries should not be free. The literary agent Bill Clegg recounts his past as a crack addict. Do science fiction books have some of the worst...
READING JOURNAL, May 27, 2010
...27/05/2010 Grade: 4+ Details: no. 4 The Medieval Murderers Library The Medieval Murderers are Bernard Knight, Ian Morson, Michael Jecks, Philip Gooden, Susanna Gregory and C.J. Sansom, all of whom are historical mystery writers. In this series of books...
PK the Bookeemonster, February 7, 2010
...2006) Bury Her Deep (2007) The Winter Ground (2008) Medieval Murderers Multi-era interrelated story anthologies. Authors: Bernard Knight, Michael Jecks, Susanna Gregory, Philip Gooden, Ian Morson, Simon Beaufort, C.J. Sansom, and Karen Maitland The...
PK the Bookeemonster, January 17, 2010
...France 1304 The Season of the Beast (2008) The Breath of the Rose (2009) The Divine Blood (2009) Michael Jecks Simon Puttock, medieval West County bailiff, and Sir Baldwin Furnshill, ex-Templar Knight, in Devon, England The Last Templar (1995) [r] The...
Miscellaneous Mumblings, December 31, 2009
...Knowledge of the Holy - A W Tozer (144pp; rated 5) September 184. The Templar's Penance - Michael Jecks (364pp; rated 2.5) 185. Mort - Terry Pratchett (317pp; rated 3) 186. An Innocent Debutante in Hanover Square - Anne Herries (299pp; rated 2½)...
Spuddie's Book Blog, December 30, 2009
...Bone by Jefferson Bass 3. A Potion for a Widow by Caroline Roe 4. The Last Templar by Michael Jecks 5. Flower Net by Lisa See 6. If It's Not One Thing, It's a Murder by Liz Wolfe 7. Sister Pelagia and the White Bulldog by Boris...