My name is Gillian Godden. I write Gangland Crime Books and I also work for the NHS as a key worker at a local medical centre. Just over 5 years ago my son went to university and I was left with empty nest syndrome. My local book club was running a writing competition so I decided to write 'Francesca ' which is now part of the Lambrianus series and has five books to its credit. I didn't win the competition losing out to a pigeon fancier and a 'learn how to crotchet' addict. My many years living in London and meeting many colourful characters gave me inspiration for all of my books. Encouraged to finish Francesca, Naively I went with a Vanity publisher much to my own cost. After joining Boldwood Publishers I wrote the Gold series. Gold Digger and Fools Gold. The Diamond series. Diamond Geezer. Rough Diamonds. Queen of Diamonds and Forever Diamonds. I am now in the process of writing the Alex Silva series beginning with ' The Street' Writing doesn't make you an author. It's the readers who follow your characters on their journey that do. GGX Read more about this authorRead less about this author