Happy birthday to Ann Cleeves, who has been a very generous interviewee, despite being very busy with “Shetland”, “Vera” and her new character, Matthew Venn. Unlike some crime writers, Ann eschews gory plots and serial killers in her books, which are filled with all-too-human characters. She’s a smashing human being! #AnnCleeves #Shetland #Vera #GraniteNoir #MatthewVenn https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/lifestyle/5730010/ann-cleeves-shetland-noir-fair-isle-crimes-most-memorable-sleuths/