Welcome
This is the web site of writer and author Richard Dinnick.
Richard has written across many genres and media, starting out as a journalist on local news and ending up on Fleet Street, he now writes fiction in the form of prose and scripts.
His audio dramas, novels, comic strips and short stories have been commissioned by SF franchises such as Doctor Who, Stargate and Sapphire & Steel.
Richard has also just finished his first fantasy novel about the world of dreams and nightmares, which is with his agents, Blake Friedmann...
Below, you can see Richard's latest tweets and click through to follow him on Twitter.
You can also read his latest Blog entry - along with an archive of earlier posts - by clicking on the link labelled 'Blog' to the left.
Latest Blog Entry
Published Stuff, Schedules and Works in Progress...
Nov 1st, 2010 at 4:51PM
After many months of labour, books, announcements, audio dramas and even comic strips are hitting the shelves with my name on them. So, what have I got lined up for you lucky people from now until early 2011? This is a comprehensive line-up of works that have recently been published or that I am working on for release next year including Doctor Who books, comics and audios, Stargate and my very own creations...
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MOSHI MONSTERS MISSIONS
Richard has been penning a guide to the online phenomenon, Moshi Monsters Missions. This will be published by Sunbird, part of Penguin Childrens Books in May 2012.
CBEEBIES SCRIPT FINALIST
Richard was one of nine finalists from over 500 in the BBC Writers' Room opportunity to create a new series for the pre-school CBeebies audience. He attended a one-day Masterclass and a four-day BBC Writers' residency in Kent. His idea is in the process of being re-written for final consideration. Watch this space!
SHERLOCK HOLMES ADAPTATIONS
Richard is working on adaptaions of two Sherlock Holmes stories for Big Finish. The Hound of the Baskervilles is due for release in December 2011 and The Tangled Skein in January 2012.
RICHARD'S DOCTOR WHO BOOK - OUT NOW!
Richard's 2in1 Doctor Who novel has been released by Penguin/BBC Books. Called Alien Adventures, the book features both his own story The Underwater War and Rain of Terror by Mike Tucker.
RICHARD APPOINTED ASSISTANT PRODUCER
Richard has been appointed Assistant Producer of the next season of Sherlock Holmes audios from Big Finish. The new plays have started their release run.
