#BettingPeople: FELIX FRANCIS

#BettingPeople: Million-selling author Felix Francis started his writing career with a physics paper in 1986 while following his first career in academia. He is the son of best-selling author and ex-jockey Dick Francis ultimately helping with and eventually continuing the family ‘Dick Francis’ series of books, however, not before learning to fly a plane, becoming a sharp-shooter, teacher and successful businessman in his own right. Felix talked to Simon Nott as his latest book ‘Syndicate’ was launched.

FELIX FRANCIS Part 1 of 4

Felix talks about the process of coming up with plots and getting them down from the initial concept spark, through the first word, story changes, editing and final print, knowing how it’s going to end while a story is being written and his writing style.

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Felix talks about his new novel, ‘Syndicate’ published by Zaffre Books on 26th September 2024.

FELIX FRANCIS Part 2 of 4

Felix talks about his renowned father Dick Francis, growing up with a famous father who often had equally famous guests, who his father didn’t want to upset hence the relatively non-graphic sexual activity in his books, people appearing in his own books, wittingly and unwittingly.

FELIX FRANCIS Part 3 of 4

Getting feedback from readers, his readers also being readers of his father’s books or not, he talks about his early days following a non-racing academic career as a teacher despite being immersed in the world of horseracing.

FELIX FRANCIS Part 4 of 4

Felix concludes his interview by talking about his career as a successful businessman as deputy chairman of ‘World Challenge Expeditions’ the decision to take over from his father, having a style but pushing boundaries, his love of horseracing and Devon Loch and the Grand National.