The Daily Record has an interview with John and Carole E Barrowman, in which they discuss the process of co-writing their new children’s novel, Hollow Earth, together.

The Captain Jack actor reveals it was all very much “a true collaboration”, in that they both brainstormed ideas together as well as helping each other to put together the final draft. He explains: “I know I can’t sit down and write, because I’m not the writer, Carole is. We come up with the plot lines and talk about characters, and she takes notes.”

Meanwhile, his sister admits that many aspects of their story, about telepathic twins who are sought out by villains, are based on their own childhood experiences, growing up in Scotland. “One of the most fun things about writing this has been getting to pay tribute to our roots and heritage,” she said. “Our characters have been inspired by real people.”

At the end of the interview they briefly discuss their plans to release a Torchwood book. “We are so excited about what we’ve got planned for Captain Jack,” John teases. “Sorry I have to swear, because it’s going to be f****** awesome.” We’ll keep you updated…

Hollow Earth is on sale now, priced £6.99 (RRP). Buy your copy on Amazon today!

As Eve Myles continues to do the promotional rounds for her new play, All New People, she also continues to be asked about the future of Torchwood now that Miracle Day’s over.

In her latest interview, with Den of Geek, the Gwen actress reaffirms her recent comments that the series remains “in limbo” rather than over. “I know that Russell has put out his situation at the moment, so things have been on hold for a while. That’s all I know,” she explains. “So things have been on hold, but there’s no closure on it at all at the moment.”

She goes on to echo her hopes for a movie next year, commenting: “I imagine it’ll be a screen release in 2013. Then, that would be the end of a massive chapter for us all. The fans, Russell, Julie, me, John. It’d close it. We appreciate our fans too much, the support they have given us from day one. And I know that they also mean the world to Russell.”

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She finishes by admitting that she doesn’t see Gwen being killed off in any future story. “Every year you’re expecting to turn to page 16, and go, oh I’ve been shot in the face,” she admits. “But I think they’ve really developed her into this fantastic everyday hero, so I don’t think that it’d be right to take someone like Gwen Cooper out of the equation.”

Eve Myles has told the Metro that she is “eternally grateful” to Torchwood for everything it has given her.

“Torchwood’s taken me from Cardiff to London and LA,” she explained. “The high is the response from the fans. There is no bigger high. Meeting people who are so loyal to the show gives you such a massive boost.”

She also discusses the future of the spin off, commenting: “I just know John and I would agree to do more episodes.”

The Gwen actress recently revealed that she would like to see a movie adaptation of the series “to draw a line under it”. She will soon be taking to the West End stage in All New People, starring alongside Zach Braff. “I had wanted to do a stage play for a long time,” she said. “I’m excited to be returning in a comedy. I’ve never done one before.”

Eve Myles recently told CultBox that she feels a Torchwood movie would be ideal “to draw a line under” the series.

While the future for the spin off is up in the air, following its fourth series, Miracle Day, which aired last year, the Gwen actress has revealed that it’s all “very much on hold” rather than forgotten. “Russell T Davies has things happening in his personal life,” she said. “If and when they need us, they can pick the phone up and we will be there before they’ve even put the phone down, because it’s something we love doing.”

She continued: “Nothing’s going to happen in 2012, I know that much for sure. But who knows what will happen in 2013. Maybe a movie, to kinda draw a line under it.”

John Barrowman’s also expressed interest in taking Jack and Gwen to the big screen.

Eve will soon be taking to the stage for a new West End play, entitled All New People.

Eve Myles will be appearing in a new West End play which is to open next month, it has been confirmed.

Whatsonstage reports that the Torchwood actress will be playing the role of Emma in All New People, which is written by – and stars – Scrubs star Zach Braff. Braff appears in it as Charlie, a 35 year old with a broken heart, whose perfect escape is interrupted by a parade of misfits, including a hired beauty, a fireman, and an eccentric real estate from England who is desperately trying to stay in the country.

“I’m delighted to have been cast as the character of Emma in such a well anticipated and funny play,” Eve said. “Having concentrated on TV work recently, I’m excited to be returning to the stage and I’m very much looking forward to working with Zach.”

All New People will be playing at the Duke of York’s Theatre in London from Wednesday 22nd February, after runs at the Manchester Opera House (8th-11th February) and the King’s Theatre in Glasgow (14th-18th February). The play is directed by Peter DuBois.

John and Carole E. Barrowman will be signing copies of their new novel, Hollow Earth, to coincide with its release, and the first two dates have been confirmed.

They have co-written the story – about telepathic twins who are sought by villains – together, with several of its aspects based on their own childhoods growing up in Scotland.

The publishers have stressed that John and Carole will only be signing copies of their new book at the events.

We’ll update this news story as and when more dates are added to the signing schedule.

SATURDAY 4TH FEBRUARY 2012
1pm – Waterstone’s, Bluewater West, The Village, Greenhithe, Kent, DA9 9SE
(Tel: 01322 624831)

SUNDAY 5TH FEBRUARY 2012
1pm – Costco, Hartspring Lane, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 8JS
(Tel: 01923 699800)

(Please note that this event will only be open to members of Costco)

Hollow Earth will be released on 2nd February 2012 – pre-order it now on Amazon!

Thanks to Cybergirl for the tip!

A new children’s novel penned by John Barrowman is due to be published by Buster Books next month!

The Torchwood actor has co-written the fantasy story, which is called Hollow Earth, with his sister, Carole E. Barrowman. It tells the epic tale of young telepathic twins Matt and Emily Calder, who possess the power to bring art to life. However, their abilities are sought by villains, who aim to reach Hollow Earth, where all the demons, devils and evil creatures ever imagined lie, trapped there for the whole of eternity.

As HeraldScotland reports, the story features the fictional Scottish island, Auchinmurn, which was inspired by Great Cumbrae, as well as John and Carole’s Scottish gran, Murn.

“Both of us were really close to our Gran Butler, Murn, as we called her, and her sister, our Auntie Jeannie,” John explained. “When we lived in Scotland, and our mum and dad went out, Murn and Jeannie would watch us. We’d always have a good laugh together.”

Hollow Earth – written by John and Carole E. Barrowman – is out on 2nd February 2012.

That’s right, it’s that time of year again! The shortlist for the 2012 National Television Awards has been revealed, so it’s time, once again, for Whovians to unite!

Doctor Who has been nominated for Most Popular Drama alongside Downton Abbey, Merlin and Waterloo Road, while it’s the Doctor vs. Jack for Male Drama Performance, as Matt Smith goes head to head with John Barrowman, as well as Martin Clunes and David Threlfall. Similarly, Karen Gillan and Eve Myles are up for Female Drama Peformance…

The Doctor Who and Torchwood actresses face competition from other nominees, Jaye Jacobs and Suranne Jones. Suranne appeared as Idris in The Doctor’s Wife last year.

Voting is NOW OPEN, and the results will be revealed live on ITV1 on 25th January…

Today we’re sending out our best birthday wishes to Naoko Mori!

The actress, who is celebrating her 35th birthday, is best known for playing Toshiko Sato in the first two series of Torchwood, and we hope her day is as wonderful as she is!

Feel free to leave your own messages for her below!

Miracle Day is released on DVD/Blu-ray in the UK today!

You can now take home this year’s dramatic series, in which death ceased to exist and the new Torchwood team entered a worldwide conspiracy to discover the truth, and relive the action from start to finish.

Special features on the 4-disc set include behind the scenes featurettes, audio commentaries on Episodes 1 and 10, plus iTunes intros, character profiles and deleted scenes.

Have you got your copy? Is it on your Christmas wish list this year? Let us know below!

…and that’s not all the Torchwood we’re getting today! The COMPLETE series collection, containing Series 1, Series 2, Children of Earth and Miracle Day, is also available now!