Morrissey to Write Novel

January 3rd, 2014

Rebecca Docter

The former Smiths frontman turned solo artist has revealed that, following the success of his autobiography released last year, he is penning a novel.

During a Q&A with fans on his official fan site website, True To You, Moz expressed his desire to turn to fiction for his next published work. He also hinted at plans for a new record with a song titled “Istanbul.”

About his novel, Morrissey said, “In 2013 I published my Autobiography and it has been more successful than any record I have ever released, so, yes, I am mid-way through my novel. I have my hopes. The actuality is that radio stations will not play my music, and the majority of people have lost faith in the music industry, and it’s generally assumed – quite rightly – that the number one chart positions are ‘bought’ by the major labels, so there really is no passion left in pop or rock music, and I don’t think people believe for an instant that the faces we constantly see on television and in magazines are remotely popular.”

In regards to new music, he said, “Well, we are about to record our new album, and one of the tracks is called ‘Istanbul’. It is second to Rome as my most favorite city in the world. When I’m in Istanbul I feel as if I could never die. My life is matched.”