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more smokeheads press and stuff

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Doug Johnstone

A few more bits and bobs appeared over the last few days, all added to the Press page. Firstly, there’s a really rather nice review in The Financial Times. Well, well. How pleasant. And there is a considered and balanced … Continue reading →

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win a signed smokeheads and some quality whisky

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Doug Johnstone

Please allow me to point you towards the Faber website, where they have a competition to win a signed copy of Smokeheads and, more impressively, a bottle of Smokehead Extra Black 18 whisky. That’s their special expensive whisky that they … Continue reading →

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smokeheads launched – thank you!

Posted on March 6, 2011 by Doug Johnstone

Just a quickie to say a massive THANK YOU to everyone who came along to the launch party for Smokeheads last Thursday. It was one of those freaky evenings where the vibe in the room really makes you feel positive … Continue reading →

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smokeheads press round up

Posted on March 6, 2011 by Doug Johnstone

There’s been a smattering of press coverage appeared for Smokeheads over the last few days, all added to the Press page. Firstly, there’s an interview with The Skinny, in which I blah blah about whisky as a metaphor for whatever. … Continue reading →

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win copies of smokeheads and bottles of whisky

Posted on March 1, 2011 by Doug Johnstone

You heard me – want free books and booze? You have until Friday, people. Drink/read responsibly now, kids.

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‘Stand by for the next Scottish book of the year.’

Posted on March 1, 2011 by Doug Johnstone

Not my words, but those of the literary editor of Independent on Sunday, writing about Smokeheads in her column at the weekend there. Don’t believe me? Why would you, I’m a born liar, and it sounds like the kind of … Continue reading →

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‘I want to write the meanest, fastest, nastiest books I can.’

Posted on March 1, 2011 by Doug Johnstone

The above quote ends a feature on me in The Herald newspaper which ran last Saturday. I don’t remember saying that, but there you go. It’s not on their website for some reason, but you can read part one here … Continue reading →

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the reviews are in

Posted on March 1, 2011 by Doug Johnstone

…OK, two reviews are in. A mixed bag. First there’s a fantastic review in leading Scottish literary journal Gutter. ‘A gripping page-turner’ no less. In the interests of balance and fairness (although it’s my website, not sure why I have … Continue reading →

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new novel needs title, please help

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Doug Johnstone

OK, so I’ve written and submitted the next novel after Smokeheads. I know, I know, I’m a fast worker. Anyway, it needs a title. Here’s the blurb for it, and then a list of options. Please let me know which … Continue reading →

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vanessa feltz v amy chua

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Doug Johnstone

Here’s one for you. Someone at Faber (who understandably wishes to remain anonymous) was watching The Vanessa Show on Channel Five. Like you do. Vanessa was interviewing Amy Chua, that ‘Tiger Mom’ person. Here’s a clip: Go 11 minutes in … Continue reading →

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