The Enemy – The Bagley Brief

Running Blind – The genesis of Alan Stewart

on November 13, 2018February 15, 2026 By The Bagley Brief

Desmond Bagley - Running Blind - Alan Stewart - Joensuu Finland © Wikimedia Creative Commons.

Explore how Desmond Bagley created Alan Stewart, the central character of Running Blind, revealing the influences, research, and realism behind the novel.

Speaking of Desmond Bagley: An Interview with author Caro Ramsay

on July 13, 2017March 15, 2026 By The Bagley Brief

Speaking of Desmond Bagley: The Bagley Brief interviews author Caro Ramsay. Images © Caro Ramsay; © Bengt-Ove Tideman.

Author Caro Ramsay discusses Desmond Bagley’s influence, writing legacy, and enduring appeal in this in-depth interview for The Bagley Brief.

Speaking of Desmond Bagley: An Interview with author Jeremy Duns

on April 20, 2017March 15, 2026 By The Bagley Brief

Speaking of Desmond Bagley: The Bagley Brief interviews author Jeremy Duns. Images © José Figueroa & © © Bengt-Ove Tideman.

Author Jeremy Duns discusses Desmond Bagley’s influence, writing legacy, and enduring appeal in this in-depth interview for The Bagley Brief.

Feature Articles: The Bagley Brief

Writer – An Enquiry into a Novelist

Explore the unpublished autobiographical work of Desmond Bagley. Writer – An Enquiry into a Novelist reveals his early life, influences, and path to becoming a bestselling author. Edited and annotated by Philip Eastwood with foreword by Mike Ripley.

Project American – DECLASSIFIED

Read Project American – DECLASSIFIED, an early science-fiction tale by Desmond Bagley reproduced in full — a rare speculative story first published in The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction.

The Le Vasseur connection

Discover the friendship between Desmond Bagley and artist Peter Le Vasseur, including the story of the Moon Fantasy portrait and its artistic significance.