Snapshots of the event taken on Saturday. Myself and two other authors revealed to an audience what makes a good mystery novel.
Angus Book Festival
Category: Events
Scottish Book Week
With the popular event imminent, looking forward to participating at the Angus Book Festival and visiting Hawick Library for a presentation to their book group.
Hawick Town Centre
Auchterarder Book Festival 2023
Saturday, 4 November. A host of authors and and various genres. Tickets available but going fast. Check out the festival website for authors and event location.
Helmsdale Book Festival
An article from the Northern Times concerning last weekend’s festival. On the final day following author presentations, there are school pupil competitons where authors form a panel to decide winners. I’m third from left.
Thurso Library, Caithness
My thanks to the librarian and staff for a warm welcome on Monday afternoon. A distinguished building, not only outside but also inside, where a particular room had been selected for the author talk. Originally an all-boys school, the headmaster’s study which could seat forty hosted the event.
Leith Library
Tuesday, 29th August at 6.30pm. In conversation about my novels associated with Leith and beyond. Signed copies available.
The Grey Gull, Ardrishaig
Location for the next author visit on 10 August. Appropriate, as the first three novels have scenes within the establishment. The talk will include reason for Ardrishaig as a location, plot formulation for each novel and influences. There will be a Q&A session plus the opportunity to purchase signed copies.
Tartan Hearts Festival
Belladrum 2023
Verb Garden Programme: Saturday, 29 July at 18.45. A presentation on the Adventures In Time novels.
Arisaig/Mallaig
My thanks to Ann, who organised the author talk at Astley Hall in Arisaig on Thurday evening. The village features in the forthcoming novel. Also, the Heritage Centre in Mallaig received a visit. My gratitude to them for suppling information about the previous novel (Georgina) which has its conclusion in Mallaig, circa 1947.
Dingwall
My thanks to the people of this Scottish town set in the highlands for their welcoming attitude. A successful visit in terms of profile-raising and book purchases. However, during my visit, the town’s high street was a lot busier.
The Time Jigsaw 