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Writers who know their stuff
HellFire: A NovelHellFire: A Novel by Mia Gallagher
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A wonderful story about how perceptions change and memory plays tricks on you. A great example of how writing in the first person should be done.
One Good TurnOne Good Turn by Kate Atkinson
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Characterisation through lots of backstory can be tricky but Atkinson pulls it off.
The Lies of Locke Lamora (Gollancz S.F.)The Lies of Locke Lamora (Gollancz S.F.) by Scott Lynch
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A convincing fantasy world.
Neverwhere: The Author's Preferred TextNeverwhere: The Author's Preferred Text by Neil Gaiman
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And another one.
The Time Traveler's WifeThe Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger
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How to do flashbacks and not get lost.
Extra Virgin: Amongst the Olive Groves of LiguriaExtra Virgin: Amongst the Olive Groves of Liguria by Annie Hawes
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Someone who can write about her own life and make it entertaining and interesting.
The LoopThe Loop by Nicholas Evans
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How to write touching contemporary drama.