Colin Cotterill on Culture, Character, and Writing Beyond Borders

Author Interviews • Writing Craft • Writing Life & Creativity
2011
Featuring Colin Cotterill, S.J. Rozan

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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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