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.
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.
Kingussie High School and the local library received an author visit yesterday. My thanks to the event organiser and staff for a warm welcome. An enjoyable day in the highlands.
High School
Kingussie Village
The second of this week’s visits will be in another picturesque location. and beside a sea.
My thanks to the organisers for inviting me to participate in the festival held last weekend. A well-organised and enjoyable three days. A member of the committee interviewed yours truly on aspects relating to research, writing and marketing.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
