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THE DEAD BEAT – fourth press round up

Posted on June 4, 2014 by Doug Johnstone

A handful of interesting press coverage since the last update: I tackle the Author Confessions over at the Scottish Book Trust, talking about booze, drugs and becoming a gravedigger. Here’s a big Q&A in The Big Issue in the North, where I talk … Continue reading →

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A Podcast Blether with the Scottish Book Trust

Posted on April 10, 2014 by Doug Johnstone

I had a good old blether with the inimitable Ryan van Winkle for a Scottish Book Trust podcast. Here it is here. Lots of chatter about The Dead Beat, suicide and mental health issues, grunge and cassette tapes. If you … Continue reading →

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Under the Skin

Posted on March 3, 2014 by Doug Johnstone

I was delighted to be asked to take part in a Scottish Book Trust podcast recently, discussing Michel Faber’s seminal debut novel Under the Skin alongside Sarah Stewart and host Danny Scott. It was great to revisit the novel, especially … Continue reading →

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Some thoughts on Book Week Scotland

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Doug Johnstone

Aye so, just about recovered from a hectic week last week. For those not in the know it was Book Week Scotland, put together by the brilliant team at the Scottish Book Trust, who organised thousands of events across the … Continue reading →

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