Alexei Maxim Russell

Alexei Maxim Russell
Public Figure and Author, Alexei Maxim Russell. Press photo.
Born July 27, 1976
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Occupation Writer
Nationality Canadian
Genre Crime, Fantasy, Philosophy, Folklore
Notable works Creator Trueman Bradley
Spouse Arnika Nora Lucka
Website
www.whynot-world.com

Alexei Maxim Russell is a Canadian writer of fiction and non-fiction. He is most notable as the creator of Trueman Bradley. Trueman Bradley is a fictional character in a series of detective novels, with an international following. Bradley is characterized as a genius detective with Asperger's Syndrome.[1]

Career

Alexei's debut novel, Trueman Bradley - Aspie Detective, was published in 2011 by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. It was translated into German in 2013 by Von Loeper Literaturverlag, of Karlsruhe, Germany. His other works include "Trueman Bradley - The Next Great Detective", "Instruction Manual for the 21st Century Samurai", "Why Not-World" and the "Forgotten Lore" series.

Alexei is a self-described Autism awareness activist, as well as a self-described Japanophile. In 2013 he compiled a guidebook outlining his personal philosophical outlook, based on traditional Japanese philosophies from Miyamoto Musashi, Tsunetomo Yamamoto and Dogen. He also advocates for the cause of quality Indie writing, through his blog, "Guerrila Ronin wRiter."[2]

Alexei was born in Winnipeg and studied English Literature at the University of Manitoba. He currently lives in Winnipeg, Manitoba, with his partner Arnika Nora Lucka.[3][4]

Style

CM Magazine described Trueman Bradley as "Somewhat reminiscent of the bold private detective genre of Hammett's The Maltese Falcon, along with a nod to Haddon's central character in The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, the book also has its own unique style..." According to BFK Books: "Russell's writing style is pleasant and easy, reminiscent of the simplicity and innocence of Alexander McCall Smith."[2]

Alexei describes his methods as "ridiculously protagonist based". As he describes it: "the character takes over, at some point, and I find myself dictating what I see, rather than writing it. Protagonists do come to life, in this way, for some authors. It may sound metaphysical to some, but this is what makes believable, living characters."[5]

References

  1. ↑ Thomson, Liz(12 September 2011). "Meet Trueman Bradley - a definitely different detective". Book Brunch. Retrieved 20 November 2011.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Daher, Anita(14 January 2012). "PAPERCHASE". Winnipeg Free Press. Retrieved 27 April 2015.
  3. ↑ Parkhill, Cynthia(23 January 2012). "On the Spectrum: Trueman Bradley advocates, entertains". Lake County Record-Bee . Retrieved 23 January 2012.
  4. ↑ Van Der Post, Anna(31 July 2011). . BFK Books. Retrieved 20 November 2011.
  5. ↑ Brenna, Beverly(2 March 2012). "Trueman Bradley, Aspie Detective". CM Magazine. Retrieved 14 March 2012.

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