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SUMMARY:Murder\, Mystery and Murmurs!
DESCRIPTION:Douglas will be joining author pals Caro Ramsay and Michael J Malone in Newton Mearns in October as part of their Murder\, Mystery and Murmurs tour (other dates to be announced). \nCaro will be talking about her brilliant new series\, which begins with The Devil Stone\, and Michael will discuss his atmospheric\, spooky new book The Murmurs. Douglas will bang on about Children of the Mist\, and probably Jonas Flynt! \nThe event is free but booking is essential. Call the shop on 0141 616 3933. \nThe actual event will be held in the Prima Vera Bistro in the The Avenue Centre\, Newton Mearns.
URL:https://www.douglasskelton.com/event/murder-mystery-and-murmurs/
LOCATION:Waterstones Newton Mearns\, 38 Avenue Centre\, Glasgow\, G77 6EY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,panel
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231008T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231008T150000
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CREATED:20230809T091312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231006T092154Z
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SUMMARY:BOOKMARK Blair with SG MacLean and Sally Magnusson
DESCRIPTION:Douglas will be in Blairgowrie on Sunday October 8 to talk about  the Jonas Flynt books\, alongside historical fiction luminaries SG MacLean and Sally Magnusson. \nIt’s part of the fabulous BOOKMARK Blair festival and other Sunday session include talks with Liam McIlvanney and Ambrose Parry.
URL:https://www.douglasskelton.com/event/bookmark-blair-with-sg-maclean-and-sally-magnusson/
LOCATION:Blairgowrie Community Campus\, Blairgowrie\, PH10 6UZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,panel
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230902T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230902T163000
DTSTAMP:20230726T094223Z
CREATED:20230726T093922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230726T094223Z
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SUMMARY:Wine and Crime in Nairn
DESCRIPTION:Douglas is off to Nairn in September to take part in a wine and crime event as part of the fabulous Nairn Book and Arts Festival. \nJonas Flynt\, specifically A Thief’s Justice\, will provide the crime and the wine will already be there! \n \n 
URL:https://www.douglasskelton.com/event/2210/
LOCATION:Nairn
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230811T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230811T210000
DTSTAMP:20230721T131228Z
CREATED:20230721T131228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230721T131228Z
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SUMMARY:Alex Gray and Douglas Skelton at Broughty Ferry
DESCRIPTION:Join us  as we discuss our novels\, courtesy of The Book House\, Broughty Ferry.
URL:https://www.douglasskelton.com/event/alex-gray-and-douglas-skelton-at-broughty-ferry/
LOCATION:ST MARY’S CHURCH\, 164 Queen Street\, Dundee\, DD5 1AJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,panel,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230806T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230806T130000
DTSTAMP:20230721T132037Z
CREATED:20230721T132037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230721T132037Z
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SUMMARY:Back to Bute!
DESCRIPTION:I’ve been invited back to Bute Noir this year. \nI know\, they never learn! \nThis year I’ll be appearing with historical fiction heavyweights  (their work\, not them personally) Anna Mazzola and Naseem Khan to talk about westerns. \nI’m kidding\, obviously we’ll be chatting about writing historical fiction. \nThe festival is a fabulous one to visit\, the island is wonderful and if you’re lucky you can catch some superb views across the water\, and this year it kicks off on Friday August 4. \nWe’re on Sunday August 6.
URL:https://www.douglasskelton.com/event/back-to-bute/
LOCATION:Rothesay Library\, Stuart Street\, Isle of Bute\, PA20 0BX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,festival,panel,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230519T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230519T210000
DTSTAMP:20230517T094326Z
CREATED:20230502T151028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230517T094326Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED DUE TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES: Alex Gray and Douglas Skelton in Broughty Ferry
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES\, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. \nTo mark the publication of the second Jonas Flynt thriller\, A THIEF’S JUSTICE\, Douglas will be appearing with bestselling crime writer Alex Gray in Broughty Ferry\, courtesy of the independent bookstore\, the Bookhouse. \nAlex will be talking about her latest DSI Lorrimer novel\, QUESTIONS FOR A DEAD MAN. \n 
URL:https://www.douglasskelton.com/event/alex-gray-and-douglas-skelton-in-broughty-ferry/
LOCATION:ST MARY’S CHURCH\, 164 Queen Street\, Dundee\, DD5 1AJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,panel
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230516T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230516T210000
DTSTAMP:20230509T122449Z
CREATED:20230502T153342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230509T122449Z
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SUMMARY:Launching A THIEF'S JUSTICE in Stewarton
DESCRIPTION:Douglas will be launching his new Jonas Flynt historical thriller\, A THIEF’S JUSTICE\, in The Book Nook\, Stewarton. \nHe’ll be in conversation with author and broadcaster Theresa Talbot. \nCall the number below to book a free ticket\, or click on the Book Nook link. \nOr just want to buy a copy? Check out the buying links here: https://geni.us/AThiefsJustice \n  \nTheresa Talbot \n \nLondon\, 1716. Revenge is a dish best served ice-cold…\nThe city is caught in the vice-like grip of a savage winter. Even the Thames has frozen over. But for Jonas Flynt – thief\, gambler\, killer – the chilling elements are the least of his worries… \nJustice Geoffrey Dumont has been found dead at the base of St Paul’s cathedral\, and a young male sex-worker\, Sam Yates\, has been taken into custody for the murder. Yates denies all charges\, claiming he had received a message to meet the judge at the exact time of death. \nThe young man is a friend of courtesan Belle St Clair\, and she asks Flynt to investigate. As Sam endures the horrors of Newgate prison\, they must do everything in their power to uncover the truth and save an innocent life\, before the bodies begin to pile up. \nBut time is running out. And the gallows beckon…
URL:https://www.douglasskelton.com/event/launching-a-thiefs-justice-in-stewarton/
LOCATION:Book Nook\, Stewarton\, 6 High Street\, Stewarton\, East Ayrshire\, KA3 5AA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221117T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221117T190000
DTSTAMP:20221102T145806Z
CREATED:20221102T145806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221102T145806Z
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SUMMARY:Book Week Scotland event 4: Triple Noir
DESCRIPTION:My final Book Week Scotland event this year takes me back to Dundee where\, along fellow crime writers Doug Johnston and Tony Black\, I’ll be discussing crime writing and noir in particular. \nBoth Tony and Doug are great speakers and highly entertaining so this will be a fun night. \nCome and see us!
URL:https://www.douglasskelton.com/event/book-week-scotland-event-4-triple-noir/
LOCATION:Central Library\, The Wellgate\, Dundee\, DD1 1DB
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,panel
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221115T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221115T153000
DTSTAMP:20221102T145224Z
CREATED:20221102T145024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221102T145224Z
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SUMMARY:Book Week Scotland event 2: Michael and me!
DESCRIPTION:My second Book Week Scotland event this year takes me to the North Ayrshire coast and Stevenston Library\, where I’ll be teaming up with old pal and Carry on Sleuthing cast mate Michael J. Malone to talk crime writing. Of all things! \nIt’s an afternoon event so why not come along and join us for a chat and a laugh. \n 
URL:https://www.douglasskelton.com/event/book-week-scotland-event-2-michael-and-me/
LOCATION:Stevenston Library\, 1 Main Street\, Stevenston\, North Ayrshire\, KA20 3AB
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221114T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221114T203000
DTSTAMP:20221102T144020Z
CREATED:20221102T144020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221102T144020Z
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SUMMARY:Book Week Scotland event 1 - Tales to Treasure
DESCRIPTION:I’m kicking off a packed Book Week Scotland this year with a visit to Musselburgh Library to appear with Marie MacPherson and Tony Black. \nWe’ll be discussing Tales to Treasure\, how historical fact lends itself to well to fiction. \nCome and see us if you’re in East Lothian on Monday November 14.
URL:https://www.douglasskelton.com/event/book-week-scotland-event-1-tales-to-treasure/
LOCATION:Musselburgh Library\, 10 Bridge Street\, Musselburgh\, East Lothian\, EH21 6AG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,panel
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221013T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221013T200000
DTSTAMP:20221004T140539Z
CREATED:20221004T140539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221004T140539Z
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SUMMARY:Climb Every Mount Florida
DESCRIPTION:Gordon J. Brown and I will be visiting the fabby Mount Florida Books in Glasgow on Thursday October 13 to talk about our books ANY DAY NOW (his) and AN HONOURABLE THIEF (mine). \n  \nGordon and I are old pals and he tells great stories. I’ll try to be windswept and interesting. \nIf you’re in the area\, do come and see us. Tickets are free but need to be booked in advance.
URL:https://www.douglasskelton.com/event/climb-every-mount-florida/
LOCATION:Mount Florida Books\, 1069 Cathcart Road\, Glasgow\, G42 9AF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221008T153000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221008T163000
DTSTAMP:20221004T105653Z
CREATED:20221004T105653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221004T105653Z
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SUMMARY:Back in time for crime
DESCRIPTION:I’ll be beading back to Rothesay\, on the lovely Isle of Bute\, on Saturday October 8 in the company of pal and author Gordon Brown. \nAh well\, you can’t have everything! \n \nGordon will be talking about his pacy new novel ANY DAY NOW\, set in the 1980s\, while I’ll be prattling about AN HONOURABLE THIEF\, set in the 18th century. \nIf you’re on the island\, or fancy a trip down the watter\, then why not come see us? \nTickets cost £5 and are available from Print Point\, the island’s superb bookshop\, although the event will take place in the town’s museum. Which is fitting both for the subject matter of our books and because we are old. \n 
URL:https://www.douglasskelton.com/event/back-in-time-for-crime/
LOCATION:Bute Museum\, Stuart Street\, Rothesay\, PA20 )EP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220728T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220728T190000
DTSTAMP:20220721T120222Z
CREATED:20220721T120222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220721T120222Z
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SUMMARY:Waterstones Livingston\, I presume!
DESCRIPTION:I’ll be heading east with old pal Michael J. Malone on Thursday July 28 where we will discuss our work and not doubt insult each other in the town’s fabulous Waterstones store. \nIf you’re in the area\, please come along and see us. It promises to be fun.
URL:https://www.douglasskelton.com/event/waterstones-livingston-i-presume/
LOCATION:Waterstones Livingston\, The Centre\, 308 Almondvale Street\, Livingston\, EH54 6GS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220622T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220622T203000
DTSTAMP:20220607T151443Z
CREATED:20220607T150410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220607T151443Z
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SUMMARY:Morgan Cry and Douglas Skelton
DESCRIPTION:I’m delighted to be joining up with my Four Blokes comrade Morgan Cry (Gordon Brown) in Stewarton as part of the Book Nook’s Crime Festival. Gordon and I can be seen in the image on the right\, showing off our sense of direction with fellow Four Blokes Mark Leggatt and Neil Broadfoot. \nWe’ll be chatting about our books\, writing\, history and perhaps even pet detectives! \nDetails here: \nhttps://www.booknookstewarton.co.uk/event
URL:https://www.douglasskelton.com/event/morgan-cry-and-douglas-skelton/
LOCATION:Book Nook Crime Festival\, 6 High Street\, Stewarton\, Ka3 5AA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,panel,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220530T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220530T163000
DTSTAMP:20220403T151042Z
CREATED:20220403T151042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220403T151042Z
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SUMMARY:Life of Crime at Birnam Book Festival
DESCRIPTION:I’m making my first appearance at the Birnam Book Festival this summer and I’m delighted – and not just because it’s a beautiful part of Perthshire! \nI’ll be sharing the event with author Martin Edwards and chairperson Fiona Valpy on Sunday May 22 at 3pm talking about our lives of crime. In a fictional sense\, of course. \nDetails Here: \nhttps://birnamarts.com/festevent-Lives-of-Crime-with-Martin-Edwards-Doug-Skelton-id117 \n 
URL:https://www.douglasskelton.com/event/life-of-crime-at-birnam-book-festival/
LOCATION:Birnam Arts\, Station Road\, Birnam\, Perthshire\, PH80DS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,panel
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220512T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220512T193000
DTSTAMP:20220326T102618Z
CREATED:20220326T102618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220326T102618Z
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SUMMARY:Aye Write: Alex Gray and Douglas Skelton
DESCRIPTION:After two years of cancelled or digital events\, 2022 sees the calendar get back to some semblance of normal. \nI’ll be back at Glasgow’s book festival Aye Write this year\, in the fabulous Mitchell Theatre\, sharing the stage with fellow crime writer Alex Gray to discuss our latest books\, both set in the Highlands of Scotland. \nFull details here: \nalex-gray-and-douglas-skelton \n 
URL:https://www.douglasskelton.com/event/aye-write-alex-gray-and-douglas-skelton/
LOCATION:Mitchell Library\, North Street\, Glasgow\, G3 7DA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,festival,panel
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211118T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211118T200000
DTSTAMP:20211107T095709Z
CREATED:20211107T095709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211107T095709Z
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SUMMARY:Everyone's gone to Dunoon!
DESCRIPTION:My second event of Book Week Scotland 2021 takes me across the Clyde to Dunoon\, where I’ll be chatting to readers in Book Point\, Dunoon and the Cowal Peninsula’s independent bookstore. \nI’ll be talking about my writing career – from true crime to fiction. \nThe event will take place on Thursday November 18 from 6.30pm to 8pm and I hope to see locals there! \n 
URL:https://www.douglasskelton.com/event/everyones-gone-to-dunoon/
LOCATION:Book Point\, 2A Ferry Brae\, Dunoon\, Argyll\, PA23 7DG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211117T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211117T203000
DTSTAMP:20211107T094831Z
CREATED:20211107T094831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211107T094831Z
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SUMMARY:In conversation with crime writer Caro Ramsay
DESCRIPTION:Public appearances are back\, folks! \nIn September there was Bloody Scotland and now we have Book Week Scotland taking place between November 15 and 21. \nFirst up for me is this chat with pal Caro Ramsay in Paisley Central Library on Wednesday November 17 at 7pm. \nCaro is always value for money (even though the tickets are free) and her books are absolutely terrific. \nShe also seems to be issuing one a week at the moment. That’s an exaggeration but that’s the way it seems. \nSo if you’re in the area\, why not come along?
URL:https://www.douglasskelton.com/event/in-conversation-with-crime-writer-caro-ramsay/
LOCATION:Paisley Central Library\, 15 Mill Street\, Paisley\, PA1 1ND\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200320T194500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200320T204500
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SUMMARY:Denzil and me at Aye Write 2020
DESCRIPTION:The programme for the superb Glasgow literary festival Aye Write has been announced – and I’m in it! \nYay! \nI’m paired with someone called Denzil Meyrick\, who must be a newcomer because I’ve heard very little about him and he’s not very active on social media at all. \nApparently\, his books are good though. \nAnd we’re being interviewed by another brash newcomer called Theresa Talbot\, who is apparently also good. \nTheresa Talbot \nI think they’re just giving these fresh starts a hand up by pairing them with a more seasoned hand. \nI really should be more careful when shaking that pepper pot. \n \n \nSeriously\, I’m looking forward to the event. \nDenzil is a huge draw and Theresa is brilliant interviewer and author. \nAlso\, we’re pals (they’ll deny it\, but I have emails) so it will be a laugh. \nCome along and see us if you can. \nWe’re appearing on Friday March 20 at 7.45pm in the Mitchell Library. \nYou can find details here: \nDenzil and Douglas at Aye Write
URL:https://www.douglasskelton.com/event/denzil-and-me-at-aye-write-2020/
LOCATION:Mitchell Library\, North Street\, Glasgow\, G3 7DA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,festival,panel
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200118T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200118T170000
DTSTAMP:20200118T133328Z
CREATED:20200118T122330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200118T133328Z
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SUMMARY:Four Blokes put the ho-ho in homicide
DESCRIPTION:Four Blokes in Search of a Plot – Neil Broadfoot\, Gordon Brown\, Mark Leggatt and Douglas Skelton – are heading to the Glasgow International Comedy Festival. \n \nOn Wednesday March 18 they will be ensconced in The Glad Café on the city’s Pollokshaws Road and delivering their own particular brand of mayhem and madness. \nYes\, there will be a mirtherrrr…! \n \nIt’s an improvisational show that sees the guys given a main character and murder weapon and then take turns to create a crime story\, with the audience selecting who goes next. \nAnd as they write their 100 words or so\, they don the sacred Tea Cosy of Inspiration. Because they can. \n \nYou’ll find details here: \nFour Blokes in the Glad Cafe
URL:https://www.douglasskelton.com/event/four-blokes-put-the-ho-ho-in-homicide/
LOCATION:The Glad Cafe\, 1006A Pollokshaws Road\, Glasgow\, G41 2HG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,panel
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190810T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190810T140000
DTSTAMP:20190727T121647Z
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SUMMARY:I'm gonna leave Old Durham Town - but first I'm gonna visit it!
DESCRIPTION:OK\, it’s not quite Roger Whittaker but the sentiment is accurate. \nI’ll be visiting this historic city for the first time in August. \nAlong with bestselling author Denzil Meyrick\, I’ll be chatting first to the book group based in Waterstones but also signing some copies of THUNDER BAY. \nAnd it’s all happening on Saturday August 10. \nIf you’re in the area\, be good to see you.
URL:https://www.douglasskelton.com/event/im-gonna-leave-old-durham-town-but-first-im-gonna-visit-it/
LOCATION:Waterstones Durham\, 55-57 Saddler Street\, Durham\, DH1 3EJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,panel
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190802T163000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190804T180000
DTSTAMP:20190726T162348Z
CREATED:20190726T162214Z
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SUMMARY:Bute Noir 2019
DESCRIPTION:It’s festival season for me. \nAnd my first port of call is BUTE NOIR. \n \nFor those of you not blessed to live in or be acquainted with God’s country (that’s Scotland\, in case you were wondering)\, Bute is a jewel of an island in the Firth of Clyde. \nAnd Bute Noir is a jewel of a festival. \nI mean\, just look at the names on that poster above. \nTalk about star power? \nOK\, there’s also Caro Ramsay but you can’t have everything. \nThe islanders have really taken this annual event to their hearts. They pack every panel or event\, with many selling out within days of going on sale. \nThis year’s festival takes place over the weekend of August 2-4 at a variety of venues in Rothesay\, including the museum\, the library and Print Point\, the island’s excellent book shop. \nHere’s is the full list of events but most of them have already sold out. There are a few tickets left at the time of typing for a few\, so if you fancy trip doon the watter\, contact Print Point on 01700 503389 to find out what’s available. \n \n  \n 
URL:https://www.douglasskelton.com/event/but-noir-2019/
LOCATION:Rothesay (various venues)\, Isle of Bute\, PA20
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,festival,panel
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190523T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190523T203000
DTSTAMP:20190415T111152Z
CREATED:20190415T111152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190415T111152Z
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SUMMARY:Four Blokes in Search of a Plot hit Southside Fringe
DESCRIPTION:The Four Blokes – Gordon Brown\, Neil Broadfoot\, Mark Leggatt and Douglas Skelton – are taking their hunt for that elusive plot to the Glasgow Southside Festival Fringe next month. \nThey’ll be in The Cellar on Thursday May 23. \nGive them a main character and a M**der weapon. Then watch them take it in turns to create a crime story before your eyes. There’ll be thrills\, spills and cliffhangers. \nAnd you can ask them questions about crime\, crime writing\, life\, love\, pain – the whole damn thing. \n Their shows have had the audiences rolling in the aisles in Glasgow\, Edinburgh\, Dumfries\, Stirling\, Bute and Newcastle appearing at festivals throughout the land including Bloody Scotland\, Newcastle Noir\, Bute Noir and the Byres Road Festival. \nMore details – and how to book tickets – here: \nhttps://allevents.in/glasgow/four-blokes-in-search-of-a-plot/200016915111546
URL:https://www.douglasskelton.com/event/four-blokes-in-search-of-a-plot-hit-southside-fringe/
LOCATION:The Cellar\, 3-5 Clarkston Road\, Glasgow\, G44 4EF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,panel
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190426T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190426T203000
DTSTAMP:20190211T135539Z
CREATED:20190208T140119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190211T135539Z
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SUMMARY:Joining forces with Denzil Meyrick and Neil Broadfoot in Perth
DESCRIPTION:Perth has a new literary festival – and the first event is a crime panel! \nI’m joining old pals Denzil Meyrick and Neil Broadfoot in Perth’s Museum and Art Gallery on Friday April 26 on the opening night of the inaugural Soutar Festival of Words. \nYou can learn more about the festival here. \nThe panel will be great fun\, if we can keep Meyrick under control. Which is unlikely! \nIf you live in Perth or can get there\, come and see us! \nNo times or other details yet\, but will update as soon as I know. \n 
URL:https://www.douglasskelton.com/event/joining-forces-with-denzil-meyrick-and-neil-broadfoot-in-perth/
LOCATION:Perth Museum and Art Gallery\, 78 George Street\, Perth\, PH1 5LB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,panel
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190317T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190317T210000
DTSTAMP:20190208T102401Z
CREATED:20190117T133825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190208T102401Z
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SUMMARY:These Bloody Islands at Aye Write
DESCRIPTION:Aye Write\, Glasgow’s very own literary festival\, kicks off again in March. \nAnd I’m lucky enough to be part of it! \nOn Sunday March 17 I’ll be joining authors Anna Mazzola and CL Taylor to discuss These Bloody Islands. \n \nBy a stroke of coincidence – not to mention luck – we have each written new books set on Scottish islands. \n  \n \nOur chair will be the ever-charming Theresa Talbot. \nTheresa Talbot \nI’m looking forward to this event immensely and I’m delighted to be back at Aye Write answering questions instead of asking them. Although I will be getting my chairman’s jacket on\, too – details posted elsewhere. \nFor details on the island panel and how to book\, click here
URL:https://www.douglasskelton.com/event/these-bloody-island-at-aye-write/
LOCATION:Mitchell Library\, North Street\, Glasgow\, G3 7DA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,panel
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190223T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190223T143000
DTSTAMP:20190102T141514Z
CREATED:20190102T141514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190102T141514Z
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SUMMARY:Granite Noir
DESCRIPTION:I’m delighted to announce that I’m making my Granite Noir debut this year. \nI’ll be in Aberdeen on Saturday February 23 to talk about Finding characters and their milieu with Vaseem Khan and Yrsa Sigurdardottir\, hosted by James Naughtie. My focus will be on THE JANUS RUN. \nI’m off to find out what milieu means! \nMore here: \nhttps://www.aberdeenperformingarts.com/whats-on/spoken-word/granite-noir-finding-your-characters-and-their-milieu-vaseem-khan-douglas-skelton-and-yrsa-sigurdardottir/1796 \n 
URL:https://www.douglasskelton.com/event/granite-noir/
LOCATION:The Lemon Tree\, 5 West North Street\,\, Aberdeen\,\, AB24 5AT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,panel
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20181102T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20181104T113000
DTSTAMP:20181027T111835Z
CREATED:20181027T111835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181027T111835Z
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SUMMARY:A weekend of murder and mayhem
DESCRIPTION:It’s an attractive little town\, like many in the highlands. Neat streets. Solid stone buildings. Stunning views to the mountains. \nBut for one weekend a year it becomes the focal point of murder and mayhem. A centre of dark acts and despicable deeds. \nAnd that’s just the jokes in Carry on Sleuthing! \nYes\, it’s time for the Wee Crime Festival in lovely Grantown-on-Spey (November 2-4). \n \nThis will mark the fourth year I’ve trekked northwards for this absolutely terrific event and one of these years they’ll find me out. \nOnce again the Crime Writers Associated Players (CWAP) will be debuting a brand new Carry on Sleuthing. There will be drama\, horror and tears. And that’s just when Michael J. Malone can’t find his sporran. \nCaro Ramsay will once again be taking the leading role. Spinster sleuth Letitia Luvibod is becoming very much her alter ego\, I think. \n \nBut that’s just one event in the weekend of fun and fear. \nThere are top names attending this year. \nStuart McBride! \nAlex Gray! \nCraig Robertson! \nAlex Sokoloff! \nNeil Broadfoot! \nSandra Ireland! \nThomas Enger! \nMargaret Kirk! \nHelen Forbes! \nHugh Pugh\, Barney McGrew! \nWell\, okay perhaps not the last two. \nThe events mostly take place in the Pagoda\, a terrific venue in the town\, while the Saturday night dinner takes over the Garth Hotel restaurant and the Sunday session will be found in Grantown Golf Club. \nCome along and make a weekend of it. It is a truly great festival – Marjorie in the Bookmark and her willing band of volunteers really do a great job in pulling all this together. \n 
URL:https://www.douglasskelton.com/event/a-weekend-of-murder-and-mayhem/
LOCATION:The Pagoda\, Garth Hotel and Grantown Golf Club\, Granton-on-Spey\, PH25 3HN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Comedy play,festival,panel
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20181018T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20181018T200000
DTSTAMP:20181018T092633Z
CREATED:20181017T135406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181018T092633Z
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SUMMARY:The Janus Run Glasgow Launch
DESCRIPTION:I’ll be heading to Waterstones in Argyle Street for the Glasgow launch of THE JANUS RUN. \nI’ll be chatting about the book\, writing about a city in which I don’t live\, thrillers\, mobsters\, black ops agents and possibly tap dancing cats with fellow crime writer Neil Broadfoot. \nAnd before you\, ask no – I couldn’t get anyone better. \nKidding. \nMaybe. \nAnyway\, it all kicks off at 6.30pm and I hope to see you. \nTickets are free but the store asks that you book\, so here’s the link: \nhttps://www.waterstones.com/events/douglas-skelton-launches-the-janus-run/glasgow-argyle-street
URL:https://www.douglasskelton.com/event/the-janus-run-glasgow-launch/
LOCATION:Waterstones\, Argyle Street\, Glasgow\, G2 8BT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Book Signing
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20180830T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180830T200000
DTSTAMP:20180719T125647Z
CREATED:20180715T110625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180719T125647Z
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SUMMARY:Four Blokes Go To Embra
DESCRIPTION:The second date on the Four Blokes in Search of a Plot whistlestop tour sees us in Edinburgh. \nWe’re back in Blackwells bookstore\, where we first appeared a couple of years ago under the old Crime Factor format. \nThis time\, though\, we’re presenting the new\, let’s put the show on right here format where we get the audience to give us a main character and a murder weapon and then proceed to create a crime story between us. \n \nFurther details on the show and how to book tickets here: \nhttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/four-blokes-in-search-of-a-plot-tickets-47473837526
URL:https://www.douglasskelton.com/event/four-blokes-go-to-embra/
LOCATION:Blackwells\, South Bridge\, Edinburgh\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,panel
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20180812T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180812T210000
DTSTAMP:20180711T124641Z
CREATED:20180705T092006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180711T124641Z
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SUMMARY:Over the sea to Skye
DESCRIPTION:It’s no secret that I think Scotland is one of the most beautiful countries in the world. \nApart from the midges. They ain’t so beautiful. \nIt’s also no secret that I take a snap or two (or a dozen) from time to time. \nAnd in August I’m heading with pals to one of THE most photogenic parts of the country. \nIsle of Skye – here we come! \nI’ll be joining superstar authors Caro Ramsay (nominated for this year’s McIlvanney Award\, don’tchaknow?) and Michael Malone on the island for Crime at the Clan. \n \nYes\, we’ll be talking crime – and in a castle. \n  \nThis’ll be my second such event in a stately home after the Glamis spectacular earlier this year. \nI’m really looking forward to the trip\, not just for the destination and the event but also because I’ll be travelling through some pretty fabulous scenery. \nI predict lots of oohs and aahs and stop the car\, I need to take a photie. \nThey won’t be pals by the end of this trip… \nMore information on our panel here: \nhttp://www.seall.co.uk/events/crime-at-the-castle-12-aug/ \nCaro and Michael will also be doing workshops. They really know what they’re about so if you’re a crime writer\, get your place booked. Information here: \nhttp://www.seall.co.uk/events/crime-at-the-castle-workshops-12-aug/ \nI have been to Skye before\, but only have one photo for some reason. At least\, I think this was Skye! The dog is Charlie and he was a well-travelled Bearded Collie. Loved the car\, loved to go place – and people smiled at him wherever he went. He’s been gone a long time now and this pic of him was a scan of a hard copy. Why I can’t find any other shots of Skye I don’t know.
URL:https://www.douglasskelton.com/event/over-the-sea-to-skye/
LOCATION:Armadale Castle\, Isle of Skye\, IV458RS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,panel
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