RR Haywood
Literature and Current Affairs
RR Haywood is a bestselling British author whose independently published science fiction and horror novels have sold millions of copies worldwide. He is one of the UK’s most successful self-published writers, with over 30 Kindle bestsellers and consistent rankings in Amazon’s global top 100 since 2017.
His titles include Fiction Land and DELIO, both of which received critical recognition—Fiction Land was shortlisted for Best Audiobook at The British Book Awards, while DELIO won the Discover Sci-Fi Best New Book Award in 2023. He is also a Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, Amazon and Audible bestselling author.
RR Haywood contributes to The European on literature, publishing, and current cultural trends, drawing on his experience of the modern book industry and the changing relationship between authors and audiences.
Is it cheating to use AI to write a book? Not if you’re doing it right
Bestselling author RR Haywood says using AI to write a book isn’t cheating—if you keep control of the story.
The danger isn’t that AI thinks – it’s that it thinks like us
RR Haywood warns the true danger of AI is not its logic, but that it could mirror our worst human...
Publishers said my latest crime novel wasn’t realistic – but I was a real policeman
RR Haywood’s new murder mystery reflects real policing, defying genre clichés by showcasing authentic police procedure and humour.
“As I said” – the passive-aggressive catchphrase taking over Britain
RR Haywood critiques the passive-aggressive catchphrase “As I said,” highlighting its rise in customer service frustration.
D-ai-d and buried: RR Haywood on the legacy and limits of posthumous voice cloning
RR Haywood supports posthumous AI narration if original works remain unchanged and profits benefit his estate, embracing AI’s inevitable rise.
Arrested Development
Former police officer RR Haywood urges public gratitude for riot officers who face danger to protect communities.
World’s first book with ‘NO-AI’ warranty set to transform global publishing industry
RR Haywood launches first ‘NO-AI’ warranty label to certify human-written books, aiming to combat AI-generated publishing flood.
Breaking All The Rules: Bestselling Author RR Haywood
RR Haywood, bestselling UK author, credits voracious reading for his success, blending genre storytelling with creative freedom.
