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Event in St Andrews this Saturday

Posted on October 22, 2012 by Doug Johnstone

I haven’t done a book event in a while, so delighted to be heading up to St Andrews this weekend for a gig as part of Waterstones’ Literature Live programme at The Byre Theatre. Details are here. There are loads … Continue reading →

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I wrote my first ever piece of historical fiction today…

Posted on October 10, 2012 by Doug Johnstone

I wrote my first ever piece of historical fiction today and the era was… 1991! Fuck! Yes, that’s history now, I’m so fucking old. It was based around the ticket above. Where the special guests were Nirvana. I didn’t enjoy … Continue reading →

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Elsewhere Day – a thing on Wednesday

Posted on September 24, 2012 by Doug Johnstone

So, I’m proud to be part of this thing happening on Wednesday. I’m at the Edinburgh leg alongside a fantastic bunch of writers, I think it kicks off at 6pm. Free entry, free wine, free chat. All good. Hopefully see … Continue reading →

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I’ve become slightly obsessed with William McIlvanney

Posted on September 20, 2012 by Doug Johnstone

Yeah this guy, with the dashing moustache. Which, by the way, is a hard look to pull off, but pull it off he does, with aplomb. Aplomb, I tell you. I was at Bloody Scotland recently. I missed William McIlvanney’s … Continue reading →

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And we’re off! Book six (or seven, depending) is go!

Posted on September 18, 2012 by Doug Johnstone

OK, so the Facebook and Twitter tabs are removed from the bookmark bar, the walls are covered in notes, characters, scenes and pep talks and the kettle is on. I started writing book six today. Or book seven, if you … Continue reading →

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Books I reviewed in August (and some I didn’t manage to)

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Doug Johnstone

Considering this is only mid-September, I’m not even all that late with this chat, which is unlike me these days. Didn’t review all that many in August, as I was away on holiday and all that jazz. In addition to … Continue reading →

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Bloody Scotland is happening this weekend!

Posted on September 11, 2012 by Doug Johnstone

Aye so, excited that Scotland’s first ever crime writing festival – Bloody Scotland – is happening this weekend in Stirling. Click on the link above for all the details. I’m honoured to be taking part, with an event at 6.30pm … Continue reading →

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Elsewhere = book porn

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Doug Johnstone

I’m not much of a book coveter, but I’m making an exception for this. My author copies of the Elsewhere box set came through the post yesterday, and they look, feel and smell gorgeous. If you don’t know, it’s a … Continue reading →

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Most in-depth review EVER

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Doug Johnstone

Aye so, it’s not often that one of your books gets a proper, in-depth bit of engagement from a reviewer. But over at The Truth About Lies there is just such an instance where writer Jim Murdoch knocks his pan … Continue reading →

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10 Random Observations from the Edinburgh International Book Festival (So Far)

Posted on August 21, 2012 by Doug Johnstone

1. Jens Lapidus is not only a brilliant thriller writer, but a very lovely bloke. 2. The Elsewhere collection is a thing of real beauty. 3. Irvine Welsh is a sweetheart. 4. The staff get nicer and more helpful every … Continue reading →

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