A popular novel in Mallaig due to the story having its conclusion in the West Highland village. My thanks to Stewart and his wife for organising a terrific event and providing snacks.
Mallaig Church Hall
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Mallaig, West Highlands
Helensburgh Hub
Forthcoming Event
Clipper Round The World Race
This week, the iconic event comes to Oban where a stand at the town’s Rockfield Centre will feature my Adventure In Time novels.
Hope to see you there.
Taken in the book section at Pipers. With EARTHMAN having scenes in the Scottish Highlands, the event at Tain an ideal location.
Pipers Coffee House, Tain
My thanks to the owners of Pipers, a venue in Tain renowned for hosting author events. not only in the town but also the region. The event on Thursday evening, 30 May, was scheduled for 60 minutes but concluded after 135. An enjoyable evening for author and attendees.
1930’s Berlin
With financial disparity, extreme social issues and organised crime in abundance, Berliners still found time to sample and savour nightclubs in their city. A scene from the forthcoming novel, Upheaval.
Fritz Lang
In 1924, the German film director visited New York and the iconic skyscrapers became an influence for his film the following year. The design of Metropolis features high-rise buildings with Art Deco prominent. The film took two years to make and went well over budget. A principle reason being Lang demanded many scenes to be re-shot, much to actors and film crew’s annoyance. The film is featured in the forthcoming novel set in Berlin titled Upheaval. Claudine Dubois, the protagonist, has a role in the film which leads to controversy.
Kapp Putsch, 1920
Case Yellow
On this day in 1940, the plan to invade France was staged in a war game at Mayen, East Germany. Devised by Erich von Manstein. certain generals in the Wehrmacht had their doubts it would work. However, going through the Ardennes proved decisive. (From the forthcoming novel Upheaval)
The Time Jigsaw 