Historical fiction at its best, an interview with D V Bishop.

Join us on The Writing Community Chat Show for an exclusive interview with D. V. Bishop, the acclaimed author of the Cesare Aldo mysteries set in the enchanting backdrop of Renaissance Florence. Published by Pan Macmillan, D. V. Bishop's crime-fiction debut has taken the literary world by storm, and he's here to share his journey and insights with us.D. V. Bishop, an award-winning screenwriter and TV dramatist, has a deep passion for Florence and the Renaissance period, and this love shines through in his writing. In this interview, he takes us on a captivating journey through the cobbled streets of Renaissance Florence, the very heart of his novels.During the conversation, you'll learn about D. V. Bishop's prestigious achievements, including being awarded a Robert Louis Stevenson Fellowship by the Scottish Book Trust in 2017 while crafting his first Cesare Aldo novel, "City of Vengeance." He's also the winner of the Pitch Perfect competition at the 2018 Bloody Scotland international crime fiction festival.Furthermore, Bishop's talent has been recognized through his shortlisting for the 2021 Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing Prize and his remarkable victory at the 2022 NZ Booklovers Award for Best Adult Novel. Currently, he's shortlisted for the highly prestigious 2023 CWA Historical Dagger. His novels have even earned longlist nominations for the CWA Gold Dagger and the Ngaio Marsh Award for Best Novel.Don't miss this exciting opportunity to delve into the world of historical crime fiction and Renaissance Florence with D. V. Bishop. Subscribe to our channel and set a reminder for our live shows!Watch it on YouTube here: https://youtube.com/live/-UUaoCwXdiICheck out his website here: https://dvbishop.com/#DVBishop #DavidBishopauthor #Authorinterview #Writing #WritingCommunity #Interview #BookLovers #CreativeWriting #InspiringConversations #Ritualoffire #Historicalfiction______________________________________Find out more: www.TheWritingCommunityChatShow.ComTHE WCCS – TOGETHER AS ONE WE GET IT DONE!If you would like to advertise your #book on the show, to enroll in a book launch interview, or to have a WCCS social media shout out, visit here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheWCCSFOLLOW US► Our website – https://www.thewritingcommunitychatshow.com► Universal link – https://linktr.ee/TheWCCS► Buy the show a coffee – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheWCCS► Use hashtag TheWritingCommunityChatShow or TheWCCS on social media to keep us current. This show will only succeed with your support!► Support us through Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/WCCS► For our FIVERR affiliate link click here (we will earn a little from you signing up through our link and more if you use the service. We back this service and have used it with great results! – https://fvrr.co/32SB6cs► For our PRO #WRITING AID affiliate link click here – https://prowritingaid.com/?afid=15286Hey! We have spent 3 years using StreamYard. You can see how much we love its features, and how we can make it look great for live streaming. We are huge fans and they are constantly improving their service. Check it out with our link and we could earn from referrals!https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4835638006775808Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-writing-community-chat-show--5445493/support.Connect With The Community🏆 Ranked #3 Writing Podcast in the UK (2025) The WCCS is more than a show; it’s a masterclass in the craft and business of storytelling. Join 380+ interviews with NYT Bestsellers, Indie Icons, and Celebrities.📺 Watch the Full Shows: The Writing Community Chat Show | 360+ Author Interviews, Writing Tips & Creative Chaos.✍️ The Stories Behind the Stories And Great Writing Articles: WRITE, CONNECT, GROW, With The Writing Community Chat Show. | 📚The WCCS | Substack🚀 Support the Mission With Tips And Donations: PayPal.MeTogether as one, we get it done! The Writing Community Chat Show is a proud supporter of indie authors and creative persistence.