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OK. I’ve finished a VERY messy first draft of the final book in the Enceladons trilogy. Needs a hell of a lot of work, but I’m always glad to get to this stage. Out sometime next year, folks!

I’ve been around Edinburgh’s AMAZING independent bookshops, signing new and backlist books. So they have signed stock now in The Portobello Bookshop, Topping & Co, Typewronger Books, Golden Hare Books, The Edinburgh Bookshop and Argonaut Books. Hunt ‘em down!

Traditional publication day visit to my local Porty Beach. Love living here.

My eighteenth novel, Living is a Problem, is out TODAY, published by the wonderful Orenda Books, with the audiobook produced by Isis Publishing. It’s the sixth book in the Skelfs series, and I’m so excited for folk to read it. You can buy it … Continue reading →

Holy crap, I made it onto the shortlist for the SETI Institute’s Cosmic Consciousness Residency! Absolutely thrilled and honoured. This is a total DREAM gig for me. They announce the winner later this month – cross yer fingers and toes, … Continue reading →

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My new Skelfs novel, LIVING IS A PROBLEM, is out in two weeks! Drone attacks, gangland wars, a missing refugee, ghosts from the past, a disturbed grave, panpsychism, the strangeness of grief, hearing voices and Biffy Clyro! If this sounds … Continue reading →

Hey all, I have a new album out – my acoustic solo show at the Queen’s Hall, mixed by Stuart Neville. Get it on all yer usual streaming services, or from me direct at Bandcamp:

I’m gradually weaning myself off Twitter because it’s toxic, but I’ll still be on Insta and Threads. But as a result, I’m gonna try and do a more regular newsletter, so if you want to sign up for that slap … Continue reading →