I am Editor of Veracity - the Verulam Writers' Circle Newsletter
Jan 2010
Nov 2009
Sept 2009
Some of My Published Articles
1. 'Crime Novel of the Year' winner - Mark Billingham
Mark Billingham is the author of the bestselling Tom Thorne crime novels and winner of the '2009 Theakston's Old Peculiar Crime Novel of the Year' award. But what makes a successful stand up comedian and actor turn to a life of crime, albeit a literary one? Steve Barley searches for clues as he catches Mark on the run...up to his guest speaker slot at VWC's 'Get Writing' Conference, 2010.
2. Bestselling mum-lit author - Sophie King
Sophie King is a mother of three, a successful novelist, journalist, creative writing lecturer, writer-in-residence at a male prison, and the epitome of 'the multi-tasking woman'. But how does she manage to pack it all in? Steve Barley finds out at the Oxfam Bookfest 2009.
3. Global bestselling children's author MG Harris (Joshua Files)
MG Harris, bestselling author of The Joshua Files, mixes Mayan mythology with conspiracy theories in her high tech stories for boys. But does she really believe the world will end in 2012? Steve Barley finds out at the 2009 Guardian Hay Festival.
4. The man who discovered JK Rowling - Barry Cunningham
Steve Barley interviews the man who discovered JK Rowling and uncovers an unlikely link with one of Roald Dahl's most famous characters.
5. 'How I Used My Banking Skills To Become a Highly Efficient Househusband'
Suddenly the world is full of redundant bankers, wondering what to do next. Perhaps Steve Barley has some answers. Here he reveals how he used his City skills to become a highly efficient house husband.
6. Humour - What The Credit Crunch Really Means
You can't avoid it. The term is everywhere. On the television, in our papers, on the lips of the man down the pub - who struggles to pay for a pint even in good times - but what does the phrase 'Credit Crunch' really mean? Come to think of it, what do all those other financial terms mean as well?
