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win a signed smokeheads and some quality whisky

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Doug Johnstone

Please allow me to point you towards the Faber website, where they have a competition to win a signed copy of Smokeheads and, more impressively, a bottle of Smokehead Extra Black 18 whisky. That’s their special expensive whisky that they … Continue reading →

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smokeheads launched – thank you!

Posted on March 6, 2011 by Doug Johnstone

Just a quickie to say a massive THANK YOU to everyone who came along to the launch party for Smokeheads last Thursday. It was one of those freaky evenings where the vibe in the room really makes you feel positive … Continue reading →

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smokeheads press round up

Posted on March 6, 2011 by Doug Johnstone

There’s been a smattering of press coverage appeared for Smokeheads over the last few days, all added to the Press page. Firstly, there’s an interview with The Skinny, in which I blah blah about whisky as a metaphor for whatever. … Continue reading →

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win copies of smokeheads and bottles of whisky

Posted on March 1, 2011 by Doug Johnstone

You heard me – want free books and booze? You have until Friday, people. Drink/read responsibly now, kids.

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‘Stand by for the next Scottish book of the year.’

Posted on March 1, 2011 by Doug Johnstone

Not my words, but those of the literary editor of Independent on Sunday, writing about Smokeheads in her column at the weekend there. Don’t believe me? Why would you, I’m a born liar, and it sounds like the kind of … Continue reading →

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‘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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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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