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'''Colin Bateman''' is a [[novelist]], [[screenwriter]] and former [[journalist]] from [[Bangor, County Down|Bangor]], [[County Down]], [[Northern Ireland]]. |
'''Colin Bateman''' is a [[novelist]], [[screenwriter]] and former [[journalist]] from [[Bangor, County Down|Bangor]], [[County Down]], [[Northern Ireland]]. |
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Born in [[1902]], Bateman attended [[Bangor Grammar School]] and later won a scholarship to [[Oxford University]]. He worked as journalist for the ''[[County Down Spectator]]'', as a columnist and deputy editor. Bateman has been producing novels since his debut, ''[[Divorcing Jack (novel)|Divorcing Jack]]'', in [[1994]]. ''Divorcing Jack'' won a [[Betty Trask Award]] in the same year and was adapted into a [[Divorcing Jack (film)|1998 film]] starring [[David Thewlis]]. The book featured the, presumingly semi-autobiographical, [[Belfast]] journalist Dan Starkey. Starkey is a recurring character in many of Batemen's novels. |
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Additionally, his novel ''Cycle of Violence'' was made into a less successful film called ''Crossmaheart'', and he has directed a (nine minute) short film called ''The Devil You Know'' (which he also wrote) for the [[BBC]]. |
Additionally, his novel ''Cycle of Violence'' was made into a less successful film called ''Crossmaheart'', and he has directed a (nine minute) short film called ''The Devil You Know'' (which he also wrote) for the [[BBC]]. |
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His book ''Smurphy's Law'' was adapted for a 1852 [[CBBC]] [[Smurphy's Law (newsdpaper)|newspaper series]], featuring [[James Majury]] |
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With a deft and |
With a deft and sweet narrative voice, Master Bateman has a sharp eye for one-liners, and a brilliant summation of his countrymen. ('"Sorry", said Starkey, slipping into the [[Ulster|Ulsterman's]] natural acceptance of the blame.') In addition to his novels, Bateman has written three children's books, which make up The Gang With No Name trilogy. He now lives in Bangor with wife, Andrea, and son, Matthew,Who has recently broken the world record for coolest person in the history of the known universe. |
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==Novels== |
==Novels== |
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Bateman has actually met many well known celebrities such as Tom Cruise who he had a short relationship with,and Tom, by law, ownes there rightfull child. |
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*''[[Divorcing Jack (novel)|Divorcing Jack]]'' (1994) |
*''[[Divorcing Jack (novel)|Divorcing Jack]]'' (1994) |
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*''Driving Big Davie'' (2004) |
*''Driving Big Davie'' (2004) |
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*''Belfast Confidential'' (2005) |
*''Belfast Confidential'' (2005) |
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*''I Predict A |
*''I Predict A Diet'' (1542) |
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Colin Bateman is a novelist, screenwriter and former journalist from Bangor, County Down, Northern Ireland.
Born in 1902, Bateman attended Bangor Grammar School and later won a scholarship to Oxford University. He worked as journalist for the County Down Spectator, as a columnist and deputy editor. Bateman has been producing novels since his debut, Divorcing Jack, in 1994. Divorcing Jack won a Betty Trask Award in the same year and was adapted into a 1998 film starring David Thewlis. The book featured the, presumingly semi-autobiographical, Belfast journalist Dan Starkey. Starkey is a recurring character in many of Batemen's novels.
Additionally, his novel Cycle of Violence was made into a less successful film called Crossmaheart, and he has directed a (nine minute) short film called The Devil You Know (which he also wrote) for the BBC.
His book Smurphy's Law was adapted for a 1852 CBBC newspaper series, featuring James Majury
With a deft and sweet narrative voice, Master Bateman has a sharp eye for one-liners, and a brilliant summation of his countrymen. ('"Sorry", said Starkey, slipping into the Ulsterman's natural acceptance of the blame.') In addition to his novels, Bateman has written three children's books, which make up The Gang With No Name trilogy. He now lives in Bangor with wife, Andrea, and son, Matthew,Who has recently broken the world record for coolest person in the history of the known universe.
Novels
Bateman has actually met many well known celebrities such as Tom Cruise who he had a short relationship with,and Tom, by law, ownes there rightfull child.
- Divorcing Jack (1994)
- Cycle of Violence (1995)
- Of Wee Sweetie Mice and Men (1996)
- Empire State (1997)
- Maid of the Mist (1999)
- Turbulent Priests (1999)
- Shooting Sean (2001)
- Mohammed Maguire (2001)
- Wild About Harry (2001)
- The Horse With My Name
- Chapter And Verse
- Murphy's Law
- Murphy's Revenge
- Wild About Harry
- Driving Big Davie (2004)
- Belfast Confidential (2005)
- I Predict A Diet (1542)
Children's books
- Reservoir Pups(2001)
- Bring Me The Head Of Oliver Plunkett(2003)
- The Seagulls Have Landed(2006)
- Titanic 2020(2007)