Category Archives: doug johnstone

‘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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gq magazine v scottish review of books

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Doug Johnstone

OK, a couple more bits of press have popped up in the ether, demonstrating the breadth of modern journalism. First up is a lengthy feature in The Scottish Review of Books about the latest crop of young Scottish writers. Myself, … Continue reading →

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the list v the big issue

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Doug Johnstone

Aye so, some little nuggets of press coverage for Smokeheads. Here is a great piece written by Dave Pollock at The List, in which I suggest my dad made me an alcoholic, and here is a mediocre piece written by … Continue reading →

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trailer for smokeheads

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Doug Johnstone

‘Goddamn, you play a mean banjo.’ Check this out. My mate Ewan Morrison has made this amazing trailer for Smokeheads, due out 3rd March, as it says in the video. He did this off his own back, in his spare … Continue reading →

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margins festival

Posted on February 8, 2011 by Doug Johnstone

Hey, I’m performing at Margins Festival. What the hell is Margins Festival? Four days of music and book events at Stereo in Glasgow Thursday 17th – Sunday 20th February. Each event is just £1 a ticket. £1? Really? Yes, really. … Continue reading →

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podcast and press coverage

Posted on February 7, 2011 by Doug Johnstone

OK, so I did a podcast a while back with Ryan van Winkle, the esteemed writer in residence at the Scottish Poetry Library. It was for the UNESCO City of Literature Let’s Get Lyrical campaign, running throughout February. Which is … Continue reading →

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smokeheads launch party

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Doug Johnstone

So I’m having a launch party for the new novel, Smokeheads. It’s a highly exclusive affair, which is why I’m posting the invite here on my blog. And setting up a Facebook page. And Tweeting about it. Please do come: … Continue reading →

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