It has been a horrible week but I’m going to avoid going on about the referendum, I’m too upset and too angry and it’s probably best for all concerned if I keep that to myself for the moment. In the meantime here’s my latest review for the Japan Times, on a wonderful book about the history ofContinue reading “The Company and The Shogun Review”
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Edinburgh Festival Tickets On Sale Now
Tickets are now on sale for the Edinburgh International Book Festival. I’ll be appearing on August 25th at 15.45 with Glenn Patterson, and you can get your tickets online right now here. Also, the new issue (4) of Shoreline of Infinity is out right now, and it’s a great issue full of wonderful stories andContinue reading “Edinburgh Festival Tickets On Sale Now”
Lian Hearn, Autumn Princess, Dragon Child Review
My latest piece for the Japan Times is live now, a review of the second part in Lian Hearn’s The Tale of Shikanoko, Autumn Princess, Dragon Child. If you like your historical fiction shot through with fantasy, then this is a series for you. Check it out here.
Scots Whay Hae! Podcast and The Herald Review
I thought the news was over for this week but no, on Friday morning the latest episode of the brilliant Scots Whay Hae! podcast popped into my itunes featuring my podcast debut. Recorded in a pub in Glasgow, it is an hour-long chat with Alistair Braidwood about The Waves Burn Bright, Silma Hill, First Time Solo and a numberContinue reading “Scots Whay Hae! Podcast and The Herald Review”
Edinburgh International Book Festival
So the big news announced yesterday is that on August 25th at 3.45 I will be appearing with Glenn Patterson as part of the Edinburgh International Book Festival. I used to be a regular in the audience at the festival but since moving to Japan I’ve had to look on from afar, envious. Now I’veContinue reading “Edinburgh International Book Festival”
The Waves Burn Bright in The National
Just a day after the Sunday Herald piece comes an article in The National about The Waves Burn Bright and Piper Alpha. I know there are a flurry of these coming at once but I’ve tried to make each one unique. I took a slightly different tack with this one, looking at why a novel was needed whenContinue reading “The Waves Burn Bright in The National”
Sunday Herald Essay, a Glowing Review and a New Poem
Well, I’m back in Japan and bed-bound with a fever, no doubt worn out by all the travelling, reading, chatting and, dare I say it, drinking over in Scotland. While I’m lying here wishing for a swift and painless death I thought it would be the perfect opportunity to update you on a few things.Continue reading “Sunday Herald Essay, a Glowing Review and a New Poem”
The Waves Burn Bright Review: The Scotsman
The first review of The Waves Burn Bright is out and I’m delighted to say it’s a good one. The Scotsman said: “The night of the disaster is sensitively and evocatively handled.” and “Digging through a hard exterior to explore the layers beneath can be a dangerous and explosive exercise, whether that’s the earth’s crust or aContinue reading “The Waves Burn Bright Review: The Scotsman”
Bad Language, Page 69 and a Listicle.
I’m in Manchester at the moment with a pint in my hand and raindrops falling outside. I’ll be appearing at the much lauded Bad Language tonight before heading back up to Aberdeen for the May Festival on Sunday. In the meantime two blog posts by yours truly are up for human consumption. The first isContinue reading “Bad Language, Page 69 and a Listicle.”
The Waves Burn Bright in The Scotsman
We’re at the halfway point in the tour, The Waves Burn Bright is officially out and in the bookshops and this fact has been celebrated in Clydebank, Glasgow and Leeds. Thanks to all the lovely folk who came out to buy books, ask some insightful and difficult questions and to join me in various licensed establishmentsContinue reading “The Waves Burn Bright in The Scotsman”
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