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My review of Michel Faber’s The Book of Strange New Things in the Independent on Sunday

Posted on November 6, 2014 by Doug Johnstone

And here’s my review of Michel Faber’s The Book of Strange New Things in The Independent on Sunday. Pretty captivating, but not without its flaws, I thought.

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My latest Big Issue books round up

Posted on November 6, 2014 by Doug Johnstone

Here’s my latest books round up in the Big Issue magazine, books by Shaun Usher, Sophie Littlefield and Shelan Rodger. Enjoy!

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Rave review for The Dead Beat in The Puffin Review

Posted on November 3, 2014 by Doug Johnstone

The Dead Beat just got an absolute rave review over at The Puffin Review, courtesy of Karyn Dougan. “Sharp, clean prose that moves at break-neck speed, there’s no stopping once you’ve started,” she writes. Thanks, Karyn!

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Linlithgow Book Festival tomorrow

Posted on October 31, 2014 by Doug Johnstone

I’m delighted to be appearing at the Linlithgow Book Festival tomorrow with the wonderful Helen FitzGerald, 3.45pm in the Masonic Hall. See you there, folks!

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‘Surtsey’ on The Island Review

Posted on October 30, 2014 by Doug Johnstone

I’m absolutely delighted that my short story ‘Surtsey’ is now on The Island Review, one of my favourite websites. It’s mostly set in Iceland, and contains the word ‘Þjóðhátíð’. It was originally written for the Edinburgh International Book Festival and … Continue reading →

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Why I’m Voting YES for Scottish Independence

Posted on August 29, 2014 by Doug Johnstone

  I’m voting YES for Scottish independence. Big surprise, eh? I’m not going to write a long essay, it was actually pretty simple when I examined how I thought about it. I believe this is an opportunity to create a fairer … Continue reading →

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On The Culture Studio today

Posted on May 26, 2014 by Doug Johnstone

  Quick heads up, folks, I’m gonna be on The Culture Studio on BBC Radio Scotland with  Janice Forsyth today, talking about The Dead Beat. Probably around half three.

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THE DEAD BEAT – first press round-up

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Doug Johnstone

There’s been a wee rash of press coverage for The Dead Beat prior to publication. Here it all is in one handy place: Here’s a thing I wrote for Crime Time all about death, BIG BLACK DEATH STALKING ME. I answered … Continue reading →

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Event in Dunbar Library this Friday

Posted on March 13, 2014 by Doug Johnstone

  Lookit, I’m doing this event tomorrow night in Dunbar Library as part of their science festival. Maybe I’ll get quizzed about my PhD. Or not. Anyhoo, three other great authors, should be a good night, so do come, folks!

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Something I wrote about Scotland Writers FC

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Doug Johnstone

Some of you might know that I was one of the co-founders of the Scotland Writers football team. Here we are in this picture, all happy cos we had just beaten Austria. Anyway, I wrote a blog about it over … Continue reading →

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