TIH 673: Richard Jerram on The Makoto Murders, Living in Tokyo, Japan, and Winning the Crime Writers’ Association’s Debut Dagger Award

<p>In this podcast, Richard Jerram talks about The Makoto Murders, living in Tokyo, Japan, winning the Crime Writers’ Association’s Debut Dagger Award, and much more.</p>

<p>[3:15] Early life lessons growing up.<br />

[6:00] The best and worst things about taking a creative writing MA.<br />

[10:15] Retirement from work as an economist and decision to pursue writing fiction.<br />

[11:45] Arriving in Tokyo, Japan in 1987.<br />

[14:55] The Makoto Murders launch event.<br />

[17:25] The Makoto Murders elevator pitch.<br />

[20:20] Writing a novel with a sociopathic protagonist.<br />

[28:15] Japan setting.<br />

[29:35] Planning and writing process for The Makoto Murders.<br />

[34:55] Workshopping two endings.<br />

[37:10] Including specific details to Japan.<br />