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smokeheads press round up, part whatever

Posted on May 11, 2011 by Doug Johnstone

Another great piece of coverage for Smokeheads appeared at the end of last week in The Press and Journal, in a big feature on the Ullapool Book Festival. There were also mentions in the Ross-shire Journal and The Highland Times … Continue reading →

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do-it-yourself brain surgery, now on video

Posted on May 11, 2011 by Doug Johnstone

Aye so, last week I linked to the audio of my performance at Words Per Minute 11, reading a particularly nasty bit of Smokeheads. Now, thanks to those ultra-organised WPMers, there’s video footage of it. Ignore the fact it’s called … Continue reading →

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do-it-yourself brain surgery, courtesy of wpm

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Doug Johnstone

OK, so I did a reading recently at the wonderful Words Per Minute alongside writers Katy McAuley, Margaret Callaghan and Amy Burns, and singer songwriter Michael Cassidy. I read the nastiest bit of Smokeheads, involving some DIY brain surgery. You … Continue reading →

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ullapool book festival

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Doug Johnstone

I am absolutely delighted to be appearing at the Ullapool Book Festival this weekend coming, click on the pic to go to their site and check out the fantastic line-up – Denise Mina, Don Paterson, John Burnside, Bernard MacLaverty etc, … Continue reading →

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fuck the royal wedding at word power

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Doug Johnstone

Friday. Royal fucking wedding. Dreading it. What are you doing? I’m looking after the kids, so probably watching CBeebies, maybe some Star Wars films, playing the Nintendo DS, going to the playpark, maybe eating some fish fingers. Then I’m going … Continue reading →

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dundee literary salon

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Doug Johnstone

Aye so, I’m appearing up in Dundee this week, Thursday 28th April, at one of the excellent Dundee Literary Salons. I’ll be reading from and discussing Smokeheads, amongst other things, and you can read about the event here. It’s at … Continue reading →

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scots whay hae interview

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Doug Johnstone

Some new bits and bobs on the press and events pages, most notably a sizeable interview which appeared over the weekend at the wonderful Scots Whay Hae blog, in which Alistair Braidwood grills me about writing, influences and booze. At … Continue reading →

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daft smokeheads animation

Posted on April 15, 2011 by Doug Johnstone

OK, so here’s me and Ewan Morrison discussing Smokeheads. [Please note: Not actual footage of a real conversation. Please also note: Not suitable for non-sweary types.] If you liked this, please spread the word.

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eurocrime know what they’re on about

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Doug Johnstone

I love Europe. And I love crime. Therefore I love Eurocrime. And so should you. Not least because Amanda Gillies has given Smokeheads a fantastic review over on their website, check it here. To summarise her review: …a brilliant and … Continue reading →

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barrel bullshit – revenge of the whisky geeks

Posted on April 8, 2011 by Doug Johnstone

So, I’ve been waiting for this. Whisky geeks are an impossible bunch to please, and I’ve been expecting some snooty reactions to Smokeheads on the many, many whisky forums out there. In general the reception hasn’t been too bad, but … Continue reading →

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