Neil Blackmore
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Neil Blackmore is a British novelist who had a success in Germany
and other countries in the 1990s and 2000s with his first two novels, Soho Blues and Der Himmel über Damaskus. These books were published to great success and critical strength and Neil Blackmore toured all over the country of Germany, where his books sold very well. The books were also published in the United Kingdom
(Der Himmel über Damaskus under the title of Split My Heart there). In the UK the books were published by Orion House and were less successful than in Europe. But his books were give very good reviews by newspapers. Neil Blackmore was one of the first writers to have a writing blog
, starting in the late 1990s. Bright Red, his website centered around his blog (not then called so), was one of the best known writing sites of the time, known for its humour and honesty. In 2000 The Independent
newspaper named it one of the best websites on writing but Neil Blackmore stopped it a year later and seemed to disappear.
Blackmore told German fans that he had stopped writing for some years and had been travelling the world and living in London
as a freelance writer. He is currently listed as a member of the long-running North London Writers circle http://www.northlondonwriters.co.uk, along with Sarah Waters
and Charles Palliser
.
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
and other countries in the 1990s and 2000s with his first two novels, Soho Blues and Der Himmel über Damaskus. These books were published to great success and critical strength and Neil Blackmore toured all over the country of Germany, where his books sold very well. The books were also published in the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
(Der Himmel über Damaskus under the title of Split My Heart there). In the UK the books were published by Orion House and were less successful than in Europe. But his books were give very good reviews by newspapers. Neil Blackmore was one of the first writers to have a writing blog
Blog
A blog is a type of website or part of a website supposed to be updated with new content from time to time. Blogs are usually maintained by an individual with regular entries of commentary, descriptions of events, or other material such as graphics or video. Entries are commonly displayed in...
, starting in the late 1990s. Bright Red, his website centered around his blog (not then called so), was one of the best known writing sites of the time, known for its humour and honesty. In 2000 The Independent
The Independent
The Independent is a British national morning newspaper published in London by Independent Print Limited, owned by Alexander Lebedev since 2010. It is nicknamed the Indy, while the Sunday edition, The Independent on Sunday, is the Sindy. Launched in 1986, it is one of the youngest UK national daily...
newspaper named it one of the best websites on writing but Neil Blackmore stopped it a year later and seemed to disappear.
Blackmore told German fans that he had stopped writing for some years and had been travelling the world and living in London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
as a freelance writer. He is currently listed as a member of the long-running North London Writers circle http://www.northlondonwriters.co.uk, along with Sarah Waters
Sarah Waters
Sarah Waters is a British novelist. She is best known for her novels set in Victorian society, such as Tipping the Velvet and Fingersmith.-Childhood:Sarah Waters was born in Neyland, Pembrokeshire, Wales in 1966....
and Charles Palliser
Charles Palliser
Charles Palliser is a best-selling novelist, American-born but British-based. His most well-known novel, "The Quincunx", has sold over a million copies internationally. He is the elder brother of the late author and freelance journalist Marcus Palliser.-Life and career:Born in New England he is...
.