WHILE he have been surrounded by some of the world's most striking landscapes in his adopted country of Canada, it was the sense of longing for the scenery of his homeland that led Peter Robinson to set his detective novels in Yorkshire.
Twenty one years later, Inspector Alan Banks is one of Britain's best loved fictional detectives, with Robinson firmly established at the top echelons of British crime writing.
In this OutLoud interview, recorded at the 2008 Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival in Harrogate, Robinson discusses the early origins of Banks, his fondness for the character, how the books are closely woven with his own love of music and Yorkshire, and his latest novel,
All the Colours of Darkness.
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Robinson grew up in Leeds and studied English at the city's university.
Having moved to Canada, he continued his studies, first obtaining an MA in creative writing and English and later a PhD. As well as making a living from writing, he has also taught at a number of colleges.
His first novel,
Gallows View, which introduced Alan Banks, was published in 1987.
The detective has since featured in 19 of his award-winning novels, the latest being All the Colours of Darkness. Robinson has also published two stand-alone crime novels,
Caedmon's Song, and
No Cure for Love, which is set in the U.S, and many short stories.
Robinson splits his time between Canada and Richmond in North Yorkshire.
www.inspectorbanks.comMeet Peter RobinsonThe author will be out and about in Yorkshire talking about his work throughout August. Tickets can be obtained from the venues:
Thurs 14 August, 1pm
Formal signing at Waterstones, 102 High Street, Northallerton DL7 8PP. Tel: 01609 761987
Friday 15 August, 1.00pm
Formal signing at The Guisborough Bookshop, 4 Chaloner Street, Guisborough, Yorkshire, TS14 6QD. Tel: 01287 610179.
7.30pm - Talk at The Spa Bridlington, South Marine Drive, YO15 3JH for East Riding Library. Tickets £5 on 01262 678258 or www.thespabridlington.com
Saturday 16 August, 12.30-1.30pm
Formal signing at Waterstones, 28-29 High Ousegate, York YO1 8RX. Tel: 01904 628 740.
Monday 18 August, 7.00pm
Talk at Leeds City Art Gallery. Tickets £3 available from City Centre Box Office, Carriageworks Theatre 0113 2243801 and from Borders Books, 94-96 Briggate, Leeds LS1 6NP - 0113 2424400
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