Colin Cotterill on Culture, Character, and Writing Beyond Borders

Presented by: Colin Cotterill | S.J. Rozan

S.J. Rozan interviews Colin Cotterill about the inspirations behind his characters and his experiences teaching in Southeast Asia. Their conversation explores how his background and time abroad influence his writing, character development, and sense of place.

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