Another day, another talk in a library. This time it’s Kemnay’s turn – my first foray north in a while. I’ll be talking about my books, writing, farming, the weather, world politics, pretty much anything, really. There’ll be a chance to ask me probing questions, which I will answer evasively. I might sign stuff, too. […]
Library Talk – Kilmarknock – March 6th 2014
I’ll be at the Dick Institute (stop sniggering!) Library in Kilmarnock, on Thursday March 6th 2014, from about half seven until half nine. There’ll be some blether, some reading from the new book, some questions to which I will attempt sensible answers, and the opportunity to buy books. I will also sign these, or anything […]
Book Launch for The Hangman’s Song – Waterstones Newton Mearns – March 4th 2014
Once more aided by the inestimable Russel D McLean, I will be talking gibberish, reading gruesome extracts from my novels and generally larking about in the name of selling books. The venue? Waterstones, The Avenue Shopping Centre, Newton Mearns. The time? Around 7.30pm, I expect. More details here.
Book Signing – Waterstones Perth – Saturday 1st March 2014
I’ll be defacing brand new copies of The Hangman’s Song (and anything else you want to bring along) at Waterstones in the St John’s Centre in Perth (Scotland, that is. Sorry, Australia – hoping to get out to you soon!) Saturday 1st March is the day. Come along between midday and two in the afternoon. It’s […]
Saturday February 8th 2014 – Danderhall Library
Kicking off the new year of events, I’ll be talking about books and other stuff at Danderhall Library, just south of Edinburgh. Saturday February 8. Things kick off at 7 PM. Tickets are free, see the link for more details. And tell all your friends!
Dead Men’s Bones
It took long enough to come up with a title for the book, but almost as soon as I finally managed, my editor sent me the initial cover art. I thought it was great, and said so. I didn’t share it with the world though, as these things are often subject to change, and generally […]
So that was 2013
I don’t think I’ve ever done a review of the year before. Mostly it’s been about tying up loose ends before saying goodbye to the old and hello to the new. But 2013 has been such a ride, I feel it needs looking back at, just to be sure it really happened. 2012 was itself […]
30th November 2013 – Book Week Scotland – Fife Readers’ Day – Rothes Hall Glenrothes
The end of an exhausting week for me. I’ll be workshopping (is that even a word?), reading and generally dispensing advice of dubious usefulness to all and sundry. Things begin at 1.30 PM and carry on into the dark. Details here.
29th November 2013 – Book Week Scotland – Steps Theatre Dundee
This time with the redoubtable Russel D McLean. We’ll be having a chat like you’re not there, and probably reading extracts from each others books in silly voices. Come along if you’re feeling indulgent. Details here. Kick off is 7.00 PM
28th November 2013 – Book Week Scotland – St Andrews Library
As if Stirling wasn’t enough, Allan Guthrie and I will be appearing in Stirling the very next day. This time talking about getting published and other stuff. Possibly Maine Coon cats. It kicks of at 7.30 PM – more details here.