I have always loved writing, whether it be scripts, poetry, short stories, commercials, or novels. Today, I aspire to become a bestselling crime fiction author, crafting compelling narratives that draw readers into the world of mystery and suspense.
After reading the novel ‘L'Etranger’ by Albert Camus, I stumbled upon the philosophy of the absurd. Camus believed there was no purpose to life; that everything was absurd and things just happened by chance. He argued that we are born alone to die alone, and what happens in between is simply an enigmatic mystery.
However, it was Rudyard Kipling’s novel, Kim, which turned my attention to India. After completing my ‘A’ levels, I spent a year touring that remarkable country in the hope of finding inspiration and purpose, which would ultimately shape my writing of crime stories. The greater part of my journey was spent in an ashram in Orissa, and as a result, my life and outlook changed dramatically.
I made the decision to give up my place at Southampton University (reading English) after receiving an offer from a production company I couldn’t refuse. Breaking into the film industry had always been a dream of mine.
I initially trained as an assistant film editor, then editor, worked freelance for the BBC for five years, and eventually became a producer/director. Through these experiences, as Paul Sinclair, author of crime fiction, I developed my unique voice and storytelling skills.
My Current & Upcoming Projects
Roll forward a few decades, and I am still a producer, but I also write and produce crime stories as a bestselling crime fiction author. Whether it’s a screenplay or a novel, I strive to understand people’s inner motives, their foibles, and their insecurities. Even if my protagonist is a mass murderer, I aim to find some small spark of humanity in his character, something that provides a glimmer of hope—after all, this is the essence of my work as Paul Sinclair, the author of compelling crime narratives.
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Dive into a world of mystery, intrigue, and danger crafted by bestselling crime fiction author Paul Sinclair, known for his captivating writing of crime stories.
