MI5 Agent and erstwhile photographer Cain becomes an undercover, extra-judicial killer for a secret Bureau. Recovering from injuries sustained protecting the Royal Family, Cain embraces new life and romance in sun-drenched Australia, leaving his past life behind. But when tragedy strikes, he is on the move again.
I'm pleased to welcome author Avien Gray to The Writing Desk:
Tell us about your latest book
“Rough Diamond Rough Justice” is my debut novel. A Literary Titan Award Winner. Cain, an MI5 agent-turned-extra-judicial enforcer who trades the world of intelligence for a fresh start—only to be drawn back into the deadly game he thought he had left behind.
Taking readers from the UK to the sun-drenched shores of Australia, to the diamond trade in Florida and the dangerous underworlds of South Africa and China. Cain’s journey is of international intrigue. And his best friend Jerry, a Royal Protection Officer, was always there to help and be helped.
What is your preferred writing routine?
I write for three to four hours each day of the week. When I have completed each chapter – because I am very new to writing – I read through it again to make any necessary adjustments, etc, etc to perfect the storyline. I have a very slow process; it took me many years to complete my debut novel.
I occasionally, whilst writing, like listening to classical music – no words.
What advice do you have for aspiring writers?
Make sure you have read the best novels by great authors, some of whom have a similar storyline to the one you are wanting to create. My favourite author is Wilbur Smith, followed by Lee Child, Tom Sharpe, Dean Koontz, and many others. And of course in this modern-day world there are many advisers on websites and social media.
What have you found to be the best way to raise awareness of your books?
Receiving 5★★★★★ Reviews on Amazon, Kindle, various other websites – and of course social media.
Tell us something unexpected you discovered during your research
I did not have to do any research.
As it says at the beginning of “Rough Diamond Rough Justice:”
This book is a work of fiction, inspired by several real-life events and real people. Names, characters, incidents, and places are the product of the author’s imagination. Any resemblance to actual events, locales, or persons, living or dead, is coincidental.
During my life, I met with many people who lived in extreme ways. Some good and tragically, some bad. Hence the most unexpected thing I discovered during the course of my life was very sad. More than one of my most trusted were con men, perpetual liars who lived in a world of deceit, theft and corruption, sometimes causing tragic life-long consequences.
What was the hardest scene you remember writing?
The hardest scene I will always remember was the death of Cain’s best friend Jerry. Combining real life events with memories, tragedy, and sadness was very difficult. And when I’d finished, a tear ran down my cheek.
What are you planning to write next?
I am planning a continuation of Cain’s profession. He will start by paying a visit to the man who had, in my debut novel “Rough Diamond Rough Justice”, murdered three people in Australia. Who were they? I’ll leave you to have a read to find out.
I have written 30,000 words of my second novel. Cain’s profession will again start in the UK, before taking him to the USA and South Africa where he will meet again with friends and enemies.
Avien Gray
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About the Author
Avien Gray, the English author behind Rough Diamond – Rough Justice, brings a wealth of experience to his gripping debut novel. Born in the UK, Gray has led a dynamic, bachelor’s life marked by an impressive array of skills and global adventures. He has a driver’s license, motorbike license, and pilot’s license. His physical discipline extends to martial arts, where he earned a karate black belt, complemented by a lifelong passion for photography that captures the world through his discerning lens. You can find Avien Gray on Twitter @aviengrayauthor
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