My thanks to those in the library’s book group who attended the Meet the Author event earlier today. An enjoyable evening in a historic building and one which I would term as a traditional library.
West Calder Library
Category: Events
Strathearn Community Library, Crieff
My thanks to the staff and those who attended the talk on The Time Jigsaw books yesterday evening. Not a traditional library, but one custom-built for the public, plus both local primary and high schools.
Scottish Book Week
On Saturday, 20th November at 1.50pm, there will be a talk which relates to the current novel, Georgina. A WW2 spy thriller set in Crete and beyond. Attendees will get an insight into the fifth book in The Time Jigsaw series due for release next October.
Forthcoming Events
2pm, Saturday 23rd. A talk on The Time Jigsaw Trilogy followed by a Q&A session, plus the opportunity to obtain a signed copy of Awakening, the latest book in the trilogy.
East Lothian Council are holding their Scottish Book Week events at Dunbar Library. A talk on the following will take place at 12.30pm on 19th November. It will include novel research techniques, formulation of plots and getting a publishing deal. See East Lothian’s website for further details: http://www.eastlothian.gov.uk/bookweek19.
Plockton High School
My thanks to the staff and pupils for the warm reception I received on my recent visit. To talk about my novels is a joy, however, a scenic location elevates the experience.
Plockton, Annan and Nairn – Forthcoming Events.
Plockton Library, Plockton – Thursday, 5 September at 6pm. A talk on The Time Jigsaw Series, Q&A session and book-signing.
Plockton High School – Friday, 6 September at 10am. Writing fantasy and historical fiction novels – research, formulation of plots and building characters.
Annan Library, Annan – Monday, 23 September at 2pm. Meet The Author. (Signed copies of the latest book, Awakening)
Nairn Library, Nairn – Thursday, 3 October at 5.45pm. A talk on how the book series began and why the Highlands play an important role in each story. Also, why Nairn featured in the first book, The Time Jigsaw.
Author Talk
A clip from a past event relating to a talk on The Time Jigsaw.
https://youtu.be/NqzxOmIuFLU – Videos
Lockerbie, Scotland
On Friday, 31st May at 2.30pm, there will be an author talk at Lockerbie Library. It will include:
- Formulation of plot for The Time Jigsaw novels. Influences and inspirations.
2. Getting a publisher.
3. Book marketing techniques.
4. Q&A session. (Best question – free signed copy of Awakening)
See you there.
Kyle of Lochalsh
Forthcoming author talk on The Time Jigsaw series at the village library – Friday, 24th May at 10.30pm. This will include a Q&A session, plus the opportunity to obtain a signed copy of Awakening.
Troon Festive Book Fair
Monday, 10 December, between 10 – 1pm at the Old Parish Church, Troon. Signed copies of The Time Jigsaw and Awakening available. See you there.
The Time Jigsaw 