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SUMMARY:Readers' Afternoon in Troon Library
DESCRIPTION:I’ll be joining pals Pat Young and Michael J. Malone in Troon Library in April for an afternoon dedicated to those all-important readers. \nWe’ll be talking about books\, each other’s books\, other books we enjoy as well as inspiration\, writing routines and – oh\, I don’t know – dogs\, maybe. \nIt’ll be a great afternoon and there’s even tea laid on! \nHope to see you all there.
URL:https://www.douglasskelton.com/event/readers-afternoon-in-troon-library/
LOCATION:Troon Library\, South Beach\, Troon\, South Ayrshire\, KA10 6EF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,panel
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180224
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180225
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SUMMARY:Crime at the Castle
DESCRIPTION:I’m honoured to be part of a truly incredible roster of Scottish crime writers at the very first Crime at the Castle. \nAnd what a setting! \nGlamis Castle is reputed to be one of the most haunted sites in Scotland and has\, according to my trusty Gazetteer of Scottish and Irish Ghosts by Peter Underwood\, a haunted chamber\, the ghost of Earl Beardie who played cards with the devil (and lost)\, a bloodstain that never washes out\, a white lady\, a tall figure in a long coat and various other ghosts\, bogles and even a vampire. \nAnd then there’s the monstrous child\, kept away from all eyes in a hidden room. They say that guests staying at the castle once hung towels from the windows of every room but when they went outside there were still windows with no towels – and yet they had opened every door in the castle. \nAll grist to the mill as far as crime writers are concerned. \nI’ll be there\, soaking up the atmosphere during the event on Saturday February 24. \nOther writers appearing are: \nAlex Gray \nCaro Ramsay \nCaroline Dunford \nChris Brookmyre \nChris Longmuir \nCraig Robertson \nDenise Mina \nFrank Muir \nJackie Mclean \nLin Anderson \nMichael J Malone \nSandra Ireland \nShona MacLean \nVal McDermid \nWendy H. Jones \n  \nIt’s quite a line-up! \nThe day-long event will see a mixture of interviews\, talks and workshops. My workshop is on how to create a series and it’s already fully booked\, which naturally pleases me no end. \nLater\, I’ll be chating to Sandra Ireland about hard-boiled crime. \n \nThere are still a very few places left on this exciting new addition to Scotland’s roster of crime festival so if you fancy seeing some great writers (and me) in a fabulous setting\, book no! \nDetails here: \nhttp://www.glamis-castle.co.uk/event_detail.cfm/event_ID/147/title/title=Crime-at-the-Castle
URL:https://www.douglasskelton.com/event/crime-at-the-castle/
LOCATION:Glamis Castle\, Angus\, DD8 1RJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Talk,workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20180123T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180123T220000
DTSTAMP:20171213T165917Z
CREATED:20171213T165917Z
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SUMMARY:Murder Most Fun in the Queen of the South
DESCRIPTION:They called it a triumph in Grantown-on-Spey (or some kind of clapped out old banger\, anyway). \nAnd in January\, Carry on Sleuthing 2: Murder at the Knickerage is heading for Dumfries – and the oldest working theatre in Scotland. \nAnd if that wasn’t enough to get the funny bone tingling\, the Theatre Royal will also host Four Crime Writers in Search of a Plot. \nALL IN THE SAME NIGHT! \nLet Joy be unbound (she’s a lovely girl)! \n \nYes\, indeedy – Gordon ‘GJ’ Brown\, Mark Leggatt\, Neil Broadfoot and Douglas Skelton will be dusting off the old Tea Cosy of Inspiration (TCOI) and getting their little grey cells in gear to create a crime story before the audience’s very eyes live on stage (well\, almost live. A couple of them don’t look too healthy). \nHere’s the drill – the audience is invited to suggest a protagonist and a murder weapon and then choose which author will write the next section of the story. While the chosen one is sporting the TCOI and churning out some fantastic prose (it could happen)\, the others will field question about crime writing from the audience. \nIt’s fast\, it’s fun and it could well be folly. \n \nThen the Carry on Sleuthing team – Caro Ramsay\, Lucy Cameron\, Michael J. Malone and Douglas Skelton – will take over the stage to present a mystifying mystery filled with suspense\, danger and\, well\, mystifying mystery. \nEither that or they’ll just do Murder at the Knickerage. \nWith script in hand\, because they’re incapable of remembering lines and you wouldn’t want some of these stuck in your head anyway\, they will invite you to listen to the witnesses\, find the clues and decide who the murderer was. \nHowever\, budding sleuths have to wade their way through a barrage of jokes and sight gags to find the clues! \nDon’t miss this tittersome evening of murder\, mystery and mirth. \nTickets can be booked now\, priced £8 for an individual show\, or £12 for the two. \n  \nFind out how to book here: \nhttps://www.ents24.com/dumfries-events/theatre-royal \n 
URL:https://www.douglasskelton.com/event/murder-most-fun-in-the-queen-of-the-south/
LOCATION:Theatre Royal\, Shakespeare Street\, Dumfries\, DG1 2JH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Comedy play,panel
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20171130T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20171130T200000
DTSTAMP:20171112T141016Z
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SUMMARY:Caro Ramsay launches new book
DESCRIPTION:Bloody hell! \nThat Caro Ramsay’s got a new book heading into the hands of eager fans. \nYes – another one! Does she eat? \nI’m chatting to Caro Ramsay for the launch of her new book on November 30 \nIt’s called THE SUFFERING OF STRANGERS and it’s bound to be another belter. \nAnd she’ll be launching it during Book Week Scotland in the Prima Vera Bistro\, courtesy of Waterstones Newton Mearns. \nApparently\, she’ll be in conversation with yours truly. \nWe’ll talk about the book\, the inspiration\, the symbolism with which her work is replete and the existential angst of writing about crime. \nIf you’ve ever been to an event with Caro\, you’ll know that to be a complete lie. \nThe book is serious but the event will be fun. \nI wouldn’t miss it. \nActually\, I’d better not – Caro knows how to kill without leaving a trace. \nMore info here: \nhttps://www.waterstones.com/events/an-evening-with-caro-ramsay/newton-mearns-37241 \n 
URL:https://www.douglasskelton.com/event/caro-ramsay-launches-new-book/
LOCATION:Waterstones Newton Mearns\, 38 Avenue Centre\, Glasgow\, G77 6EY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20171129T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20171129T210000
DTSTAMP:20171112T135103Z
CREATED:20171112T132638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171112T135103Z
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SUMMARY:Skelton's skeletons- Helensburgh Library
DESCRIPTION:I complete my mini tour of Argyll and Bute for Book Week Scotland in Helensburgh. \n \nI’ll be chatting about how it was the writer’s life for me\, after everything else proved – well – not for me. \nI’m looking forward to all these events! \nAs with all the events this week\, admission is free. \n  \nInfo here: \nhttp://www.scottishbooktrust.com/about/events/skeltons-skeletons-helensburgh-library \nWith thanks to Argyll and Bute Libraries and Scottish Book Trust.
URL:https://www.douglasskelton.com/event/skeltons-skeletons-helensburgh-library/
LOCATION:Helensburgh Library\, West King Street\, Helensburgh\, G84 8EB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20171128T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20171128T210000
DTSTAMP:20171112T134717Z
CREATED:20171112T133921Z
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SUMMARY:Skelton's skeletons - Campbeltown Library
DESCRIPTION:The midway point of my three day mini tour of Argyll and Bute takes me to Campbeltown\, just down the road from the land of my forefathers (which was Gigha\, by the way). \nThis is another event for the fabulous Book Week Scotland\, organised by the Scottish Book Trust (yay for them!) \n \nThese next two events are called Skelton’s Skeletons. Will I be pulling anything out of the closet? Of course I will – I’m not heading there naked. It’s the end of November\, for goodness sake. I’d freeze my plots off. \nI’ll talking about the life of a writer. Luckily\, that writer happens to be me so I know a thing or two about it. \nI’ll discuss the books\, both fiction and non. I’ll talk about the process. I’ll talk about dealing with reviews. \nIt’s all light-hearted stuff\, so if you’re in Campbeltown\, come see me. \nMore info here: \nhttp://www.scottishbooktrust.com/about/events/skeltons-skeletons-campbeltown-library \n  \nWith thanks to Argyll and Bute Libraries and Scottish Book Trust.
URL:https://www.douglasskelton.com/event/skeltons-skeletons-campbeltown-library/
LOCATION:Campbeltown Library\, Kinloch Road\, Aqualibrium\, Campbeltown\, PA26 6EG
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20171103T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20171105T120000
DTSTAMP:20171003T112851Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20171003T112851Z
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SUMMARY:Grantown on Spey - the crime (fiction) capital of the Highlands
DESCRIPTION:Douglas is heading back to Grantown-on-Spey in November for this year’s Wee Crime Festival. \nIt all kicks off on Friday November 3 with the gala premiere of the new Carry on Sleuthing extravaganza\, Murder at the Knickerage\, with Caro Ramsay\, Michael J. Malone and some guest performers. \nDouglas with Caro Ramsay in Carry on Sleuthing. A brand new mystery will make its debut in Grantown \nCaro with Michael J\, Malone in Carry on Sleuthing \nThen on Saturday and Sunday he joins fellow authors Caro Ramsay\, Lin Anderson\, James Oswald\, Yrsa Siguroardottir\, Mason Cross\, Michael J. Malone and Daniel Shand in a number of events. \nDetail here:
URL:https://www.douglasskelton.com/event/grantown-on-spey-the-crime-fiction-capital-of-the-highlands/
LOCATION:The Pagoda\, Garth Hotel and Grantown Golf Club\, Granton-on-Spey\, PH25 3HN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Comedy play,panel
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20170923T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20170923T180000
DTSTAMP:20170919T115256Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20170919T115256Z
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SUMMARY:Four Crime Writers head out west
DESCRIPTION:Here’s the story so far – Four dashing\, debonair\, supremely talented young crime writers agree to change the format of their already successful touring panel. It’s daring! It’s brave! It’s astounding! \nMeanwhile\, Neil Broadfoot\, Gordon Brown\, Mark Leggatt and Douglas Skelton are doing the same with theirs. \nIt’s madness! \nMadness\, I tell you! \nThe brilliant Byres Road Book bonanza is back – and Four Crime Writers will be looking for that elusive plot in Hillhead Library on Saturday September 23. \nThe new format sees us create a crime story from scratch\, while also engaging in erudite conversation. \nOkay\, maybe not so erudite but there will be words coming from our mouths\, as well as from our fingertips. \nWe’re not promising they’ll be in the right order or even spelled correctly\, but they will be words. \nSo do get along and see us. We may come this way but once! \nDetails below and here: \nhttps://www.byresroadbookfestival.com/23rd-september/four-crime-writers-in-search-of-a-plot2282017 \n 
URL:https://www.douglasskelton.com/event/four-crime-writers-head-out-west/
LOCATION:Hillhead Library\, 348 Byres Road\, Glasgow\, KA12 8AP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,panel
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20170910T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20170910T180000
DTSTAMP:20170715T123448Z
CREATED:20170715T123117Z
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SUMMARY:Bloody Scotland: Four Blokes in Search of a Plot
DESCRIPTION:The Crime Factor old boy band are getting back together\, specially for Bloody Scotland. \nNeil Broadfoot\, Gordon Brown\, Mark Leggatt and I will be fielding questions from the audience on crime\, crime writing and how to put the two together. \nThere may even be cat jokes! \nWe’re appearing in a new venue to Scotland’s top crime writing festival\, the Allan Park South Church\, at 5.30pm on Sunday September 10. \nWe like to think we’re the climactic event in the weekend festival. Don’t pay any attention to those who says it’s Lynda La Plante! \nYou can order tickets here: \nBook here
URL:https://www.douglasskelton.com/event/bloody-scotland-four-blokes-in-search-of-a-plot/
LOCATION:Allan Park South Church\, Dumbarton Road\, Stirling\, FK8 2LQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Talk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170908
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170911
DTSTAMP:20170826T101840Z
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SUMMARY:Leaping lizards! It's almost Bloody Scotland time!
DESCRIPTION:To be honest\, I can’t believe it’s almost here. \nIt seems like only yesterday that I shared a stage with Catriona MacPherson\, Gillian Galbraith\, Russel D McLean and the always wonderful Theresa Talbot (she paid me to say that). But it wasn’t yesterday\, it was last September. \nThis year I’m involved in three things. Yes\, three! Some mistake\, surely? But no\, I’ve managed to elbow my way in. \nFirst up\, I’m chairing Kate London\, Clare Mackintosh and RJ Mitchell in the ‘From Cops to Robbers’ panel. (Saturday Sept 9\, .5.30pm – 6.30pm). They are all former police officers now turned to writing. Naturally\, there is no suggestion that they have turned to robbery as well\, but I’ll keep a firm grip of my clipboard just the same. \nDetails here: \nFrom Cops to Robbers \nThen\, on Sunday\, I’m flexing my acting muscles to play Inspector Faro in Alanna Knight’s play ‘The Case of the Vanishing Vagrant.’ \nI reject any suggestion that because of the way I dress I should play the vagrant. \nI’m looking forward to this and can only hope I can fill Stuart MacBride’s shoes adequately. He played Faro in last year’s play and was very\, very\, VERY good. \nWhat’s doubly daunting is that fellow cast members Marsali Taylor\, Abir Mukherjee and Gordon Brown have to perform knowing that a proper actor is standing beside us. \nHollywood star Harley Jane Kozak also write crime and she has agreed to take part in the play. \nI know the rest of the cast join me in saying GULP. \nDetails here: \nInspector Faro Investigates \nImmediately after that – we’ll barely have to time to fend off our adoring fans (cough) – Gordon Brown and I will head to another venue for ‘Four Blokes in Search of a Plot’. \nOur Crime Factor comrades Neil Broadfoot and Mark Leggatt will make up the quivering quartet trying to create a crime storybefore the audience’s very eyes\, while also keeping up a stream of witty banter and interesting conversation. Or something. \nDetails here: \nFour Blokes in Search of a Plot \nIt’s going to be fun and the entire festival is one not to be missed. Still some tickets left for a wide variety of events. \nFull list of panels and events here: \nBloody Scotland 2017
URL:https://www.douglasskelton.com/event/leaping-lizards-its-almost-bloody-scotland-time/
LOCATION:Various\, Stirling\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Comedy play,panel
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20170729T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20170729T113000
DTSTAMP:20170715T125920Z
CREATED:20170706T143929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170715T125920Z
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SUMMARY:Wigtown Summer Literary Festival
DESCRIPTION:I’ll be one of four authors taking part in this great event\, the others are Margi Tolstoy\, \nHazel Stevens\, Suzi Henderson and the incomparable Caro Ramsay. \nCaro Ramsay \nI’ll be talking about both fiction and non-fiction and how both disciplines can be merged. \nSo if you’re in south west Dumfries and Galloway on Saturday July 29\, why not come along and see us? \nThe full session begins at 9am and runs until 4.15pm with some fun organised for the evening.
URL:https://www.douglasskelton.com/event/wigtown-summer-literary-festival/
LOCATION:Craft Hotel\, 30 South Main Street\, Wigtown\, DG8 9HG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20170504T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20170504T203000
DTSTAMP:20170308T141500Z
CREATED:20170308T141500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170308T141500Z
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SUMMARY:Tag - You're Dead Glasgow Launch
DESCRIPTION:Best-selling author\, the elegant Caro Ramsay™\, will be giving me a verbal thrashing once again when she hosts the launch of another of my books. \nI don’t know which of us is the glutton for punishment. \nCaro made the kick-off for The Dead Don’t Boogie go with such a swing last year that it was odds-on she’d be back for the second Dominic Queste thriller\, Tag – You’re Dead. \n \nEspecially as she didn’t think of a solid excuse in time. \nWe’ll be holding court in Waterstones Argyle Street on Thursday May 4 from 6.30pm/7pm. \nEntry is free but we may charge to get out again. \nPlease come along and see us. Caro is already plotting how to make me squirm. You wouldn’t want to miss that. \nPlease cal the store on the number below to book a space.
URL:https://www.douglasskelton.com/event/tag-youre-dead-glasgow-launch/
LOCATION:Waterstones\, Argyle Street\, Glasgow\, G2 8BT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20170430T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20170430T193000
DTSTAMP:20170310T142847Z
CREATED:20170310T141839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170310T142847Z
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SUMMARY:Talking crime at Newcastle Noir
DESCRIPTION:I’m heading back across the border to Newcastle again\, this time to take part in the hugely popular Newcastle Noir festival. Clearly\, I got away with it last time. \nI’m appearing with fellow Crime Factor alumni Neil Broadfoot as well as Russel D. McLean and Michael J. Malone (I’m now also wondering if I should sport a middle initial). \nDouglas\, left\, sharing a panel at Bloody Scotland with Russel D. McLean\, right. \nNeil Broadfoot \nMichael J. Malone \nSo come along and see us talk about Scottish crime\, writing\, writing crime\, Scottish writing and anything else that takes our fancy. \nMore details here: \nTartan Noir at Newcastle Noir \n 
URL:https://www.douglasskelton.com/event/talking-crime-at-newcastle-noir/
LOCATION:Lit & Phil\, 23 Westgate Road\, Newcastle-upon-Tyne\, NE11SE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20170427T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20170427T210000
DTSTAMP:20170312T103243Z
CREATED:20170312T102943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170312T103243Z
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SUMMARY:Tag - You're Dead Ayr launch
DESCRIPTION:Theresa Talbot \n  \nAuthor and broadcaster Theresa Talbot will be hosting the Ayr launch for the new Dominic Queste thriller. \nTag – You’re Dead will be published by Contraband on April 27. \nWe’ll be ensconcing ourselves in Waterstones in the High Street from 7pm on Thursday April 27. \nTheresa has interviewed many top authors and you can be guaranteed I will not have an easy time. \n \nBetween Theresa and Caro Ramsay the following week in Glasgow\, I’m wondering if I should just slap my own face and be done with it. \nIt’ll be fun\, so please come along. \nThere may even be a wee giveaway! (Not books\, behave yourselves)
URL:https://www.douglasskelton.com/event/tag-youre-dead-ayr-launch/
LOCATION:Waterstones Ayr\, 127/147 High Street\, Ayr\, KA7 1QR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20170317T194500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20170317T204500
DTSTAMP:20170312T103713Z
CREATED:20170204T121146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170312T103713Z
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SUMMARY:Dear\, Gritty Place at Aye Write
DESCRIPTION:Douglas Skelton will be sharing the stage with top authors Alex Gray and Les Wood in this year’s Aye Write festival. \nIt promises to be a fascinating and fun conversation about writing crime in and about Glasgow. \nSo please do come along and join us in the sumptuous surroundings of Glasgow’s Mitchell Library. \nAdvance booking is advised! \nFor further details: \nAye Write event
URL:https://www.douglasskelton.com/event/dear-green-place-at-aye-write/
LOCATION:Mitchell Library\, North Street\, Glasgow\, G3 7DA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20170303T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20170303T210000
DTSTAMP:20170204T120514Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20170204T120514Z
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SUMMARY:Carry on Sleuthing in Sanquhar
DESCRIPTION:A’ The Airts\, the community arts venue in Sanquhar\, is launching a Nithsdale Noir season of events with the comedy mystery CARRY ON SLEUTHING on March 3. \nOnce again\, best-selling author Caro Ramsay will essay the role of ace sleuth Letitia Luvibod (below)\, once again solving the brutal murder of lawyer Hiram Grabbitt on board the SS Naughty Nigelas it steams across the Atlantic. \n \nMichael J. Malone (below) will return as various characters\, as will Douglas Skelton. \nMichael. J. Malone \nThey will be joined for this epic production (and I use the word epic in its broadest possible sense. Ditto the word production. And the word comedy above) will be debut crime writer Lucy Cameron (below). \n \nNeil Broadfoot below) will also be on hand to deal with the various complicated bits of stage business that makes the show such a success. It says in his press release. \n \nIt’s a night of laughter and mystification. Well\, mystification anyway. Come along\, join in the fun. \nFor ticket prices and to book\, please phone the venue on the number below.
URL:https://www.douglasskelton.com/event/carry-on-sleuthing-in-sanquhar/
LOCATION:A’ The Airts\, 8-12 High Street\, Sanquhar\, Dumfries and Galloway\, DG4 6BL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Comedy play
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20161111T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20161111T200000
DTSTAMP:20161103T141245Z
CREATED:20161103T141143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161103T141245Z
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SUMMARY:Crime writers in Dumfries
DESCRIPTION:Join crime writers Michael J. Malone\, Douglas Skelton and Graham Smith in Waterstones Dumfries for an entertaining evening of crime writing chat. Maybe even some insults.
URL:https://www.douglasskelton.com/event/crime-writers-in-dumfries/
LOCATION:Waterstones Dumfries\, 79-83 High Street\, Dumfries\, DG1 2BN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Talk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20161104T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20161104T210000
DTSTAMP:20161101T120909Z
CREATED:20161023T104350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161101T120909Z
UID:954-1478286000-1478293200@www.douglasskelton.com
SUMMARY:Glasgow end to Crime Factor 2016
DESCRIPTION:After the success that was Newcastle\, Crime Factor comes to Glasgow for the final fun-filled event. \nMyself\, Neil Broadfoot\, Mark Leggatt and Gordon GJ Brown. Picture by Daniel Morrison. And yes\, Neil was holding me up. \nNeil Broadfoot\, Gordon ‘GJ’ Brown\, Mark Leggatt and Douglas Skelton will bring their epic world tours of parts of Scotland (and Northern England) to a close in Waterstones Sauchiehall Street. \nThe tour – known variously as Crime Factor\, Four Crime Writers in Search of a Plot\, Four Crime Writers Who Have Lost the Plot and\, more recently\, the inaugural tour of the old boys band Mark Leggatt and the Pantsters – has taken in Dundee\, Perth\, Livingston\, Linlithgow\, Kirkcaldy\, Ayr\, East Kilbride\, Edinburgh and Dunfermline. \nDon’t miss the exciting finale. \nWill Mark Leggatt cave and stop planning his books? \nWill Neil Broadfoot tell us the name of the national newspaper he uses as a backdrop? \nWill Gordon Brown balance the budget? (Sorry\, wrong Gordon Brown) \nWill Douglas Skelton stay awake? \nFind out in Waterstones Sauchiehall Street on Friday November 4. \nMore details here: \nWaterstones Sauchiehall Street
URL:https://www.douglasskelton.com/event/glasgow-end-to-crime-factor-2016/
LOCATION:Waterstones\, 153-157 Sauchiehall Street\, Glasgow\, G2 3EW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Talk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161028
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161030
DTSTAMP:20161023T110941Z
CREATED:20161023T110941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161023T110941Z
UID:958-1477612800-1477785599@www.douglasskelton.com
SUMMARY:More murder in Grantown
DESCRIPTION:There will be more crime writers than you can shake a royalty cheque at in a picturesque Highland town next weekend. \nFor it’s halloween weekend and that means it’s time for Grantown’s Wee Crime Festival! \n \n  \nCaro Ramsay\, Michael J Malone\, Russel McLean\, Neil Broadfoot\, Matt Bendoris\, Lesley Kelly\, Chris Dolan\, Shelley Day\, WHS McIntyre and Douglas Skelton will all be be converging on the Garth Hotel to dish out the mayhem and fun. \nAnd the opening night will see the Carry on Sleuthing team back treading the boards! \nDon’t miss it. \nFor details\, contact the Bookmark on 01479 873433. \nHere’s the linki to the hotel\, too: \nGarth Hotel
URL:https://www.douglasskelton.com/event/more-murder-in-grantown/
LOCATION:Garth Hotel\, Castle Road\, Grantown-On-Spey\, PH26 3HN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Comedy play,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20161021T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20161021T203000
DTSTAMP:20160831T132400Z
CREATED:20160831T132400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160831T132400Z
UID:913-1477076400-1477081800@www.douglasskelton.com
SUMMARY:Crime Factor crosses the border!
DESCRIPTION:Well\, William Wallace tried it\, Bonnie Prince Charlie tried it\, now it’s our turn – for the Crime Factor Four are heading across the border. \n \nNeil Broadfoot\, Gordon Brown\, Mark Leggatt and Douglas Skelton will in Newcastle – the home of the Likely Lads and Auf Wiedersehn\, Pet – for a very exciting leg of the tour on Friday October 21\, chaired by Jacky Collins. \nCome and see us. We promise not to try the accent.
URL:https://www.douglasskelton.com/event/crime-factor-crosses-the-border/
LOCATION:Lit & Phil\, 23 Westgate Road\, Newcastle-upon-Tyne\, NE11SE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20160924T163000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20160924T173000
DTSTAMP:20160831T130621Z
CREATED:20160831T130557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160831T130621Z
UID:909-1474734600-1474738200@www.douglasskelton.com
SUMMARY:Tidelines Festival with Michael J. Malone
DESCRIPTION:I’m delighted to have been invited to appear for the first time at the Tidelines Festival in North Ayrshire. \nOn Saturday September 24 I’m appearing with Michael J. Malone (honestly\, people will begin to talk) and we’ll be discussing world politics\, religion and nuclear physics. \nOnly kidding\, we’ll be talking crime and crime writing\, of course. \nCome and see us.
URL:https://www.douglasskelton.com/event/tidelines-festival-with-michael-j-malone/
LOCATION:Harbour Arts Centre\, 114-116 Harbour Street\, Irvine\, KA128PZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Talk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20160923T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20160923T190000
DTSTAMP:20160903T125028Z
CREATED:20160903T124849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160903T125028Z
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SUMMARY:Murder with a Smile on Glasgow's Byres Road
DESCRIPTION:I am really pleased to have been invited to participate in the very first Byres Road Book Festival. \nI’ll be appearing with Aline Templeton and old pal Matt Bendoris in a panel discussing Murder With A Smile. \nAnother pal\, Mark Leggatt\, will be chairing us. \nIt promises to be loads of fun and it’d be nice to see you all there. \nMark Leggatt\, Aline Templeton\, Douglas Skelton\, Matt Bendoris \nFor many years I worked on the local paper for the West End of Glasgow. \nIt was first the West End News\, then the West End Times\, then the Glasgow Guardian\, when it became a free newspaper. We joked that if it didn’t change its name every few years\, we got bored. \nI’ve got many happy memories of the paper and the area. People I met and who I have since lost touch with. Pubs we used to drink in. Table tennis in a local church hall at lunchtimes. \nIt was a great period of my life and like many such periods I didn’t appreciate them fully at the time! \n 
URL:https://www.douglasskelton.com/event/murder-with-a-smile-on-glasgows-byres-road/
LOCATION:Hillhead Library\, 348 Byres Road\, Glasgow\, KA12 8AP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Talk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20160910T121500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20160910T131500
DTSTAMP:20160620T143842Z
CREATED:20160620T143842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160620T143842Z
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SUMMARY:Scotland the Grave at Bloody Scotland
DESCRIPTION:What a panel I’m on at Bloody Scotland this year. \nI’d better bring my A game. \nCatriona McPherson\, Gillian Galbraith\, Russel D McLean – hell\, I’ll need to get in there with my elbows out! \n  \nDetails on how to book tickets here: \nScotland the Grave \n 
URL:https://www.douglasskelton.com/event/scotland-the-grave-at-bloody-scotland/
LOCATION:Golden Lion Hotel\, King Street\, Stirling\, FK8 1DQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Presentation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20160908T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20160908T200000
DTSTAMP:20160824T150856Z
CREATED:20160824T150741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160824T150856Z
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SUMMARY:Glasgow launch for The Dead Don't Boogie
DESCRIPTION:Bestselling author Caro Ramsay\, below\, will be putting Douglas Skelton to the question during the Glasgow launch for THE DEAD DON’T BOOGIE. \nThe bestselling author of the Anderson and Costello series – her latest\, RAT RUN\, is out now – has promised to make him cringe. And she always keeps her promises. \nCome along\, have a laugh\, a glass of wine and maybe a nibbley thing.
URL:https://www.douglasskelton.com/event/glasgow-launch-for-the-dead-dont-boogie/
LOCATION:Waterstones\, Argyle Street\, Glasgow\, G2 8BT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Book Signing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20160901T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20160901T200000
DTSTAMP:20160824T145927Z
CREATED:20160824T145750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160824T145927Z
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SUMMARY:The Dead Don't Boogie - Ayr Launch
DESCRIPTION:Come along to the launch in Ayr of the first Dominic Queste thriller THE DEAD DON’T BOOGIE. \nBestselling Author Michael J. Malone\, below\, will be chatting to Douglas Skelton about the book. \nHe may even wear a bow tie. \nMichael is the author of BAD SAMARITAN and the upcoming A SUITABLE LIE. \nAll welcome. \nMichael. J. Malone
URL:https://www.douglasskelton.com/event/the-dead-dont-boogie-ayr-launch/
LOCATION:Waterstones\, 79-83 High Street\, Dumfries\, DG1 2BN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Book Signing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20160811T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20160811T200000
DTSTAMP:20160809T115954Z
CREATED:20160809T115841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160809T115954Z
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SUMMARY:Crime Factor - Livingston\, I presume
DESCRIPTION:Crime Factor has one date in August (the Glasgow one was cancelled through circumstances beyond out control). \nAnd we’re coming to Livingston! \nSo if you’re around on Thursday\, pop in and give Neil Broadfoot\, Gordon GJ Brown\, Mark Leggatt and host Peter Burnett a hard time. \nBe nice to me\, though. \nThank you.
URL:https://www.douglasskelton.com/event/crime-factor-livingston-i-presume/
LOCATION:Waterstones Livingston\, The Centre\, 308 Almondvale Street\, Livingston\, EH54 6GS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Talk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160805
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160807
DTSTAMP:20160708T141431Z
CREATED:20160708T141431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160708T141431Z
UID:845-1470355200-1470527999@www.douglasskelton.com
SUMMARY:Bute Noir
DESCRIPTION:I love me a crime festival – and I’m delighted to be part of the stunning roster at the first ever Bute Noir. \nBute is a lovely island and it’ll be great to be back there for this two day programme of murder\, mystery and mirth. \nTake a look at the authors taking part \n \nThat is some cast list (me aside) and here’s what we’ll be doing: \n \nGet your tickets booked now and come across the watter!
URL:https://www.douglasskelton.com/event/bute-noir/
LOCATION:Rothesay (various venues)\, Isle of Bute\, PA20
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Presentation,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20160630T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20160630T210000
DTSTAMP:20160620T144433Z
CREATED:20160620T142432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160620T144433Z
UID:831-1467313200-1467320400@www.douglasskelton.com
SUMMARY:Back to my old stomping ground with Crime Factor!
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday June 30\, the Crime Factor rounds off National Crime Reading Month by visiting my old stomping ground – East Kilbride. \nWell\, it’s me we’re talking about so it was less a case of stomping\, more treading lightly and not causing a fuss. \nI’m older now\, though\, and all set to raise a ruckus! \nYes\, I spent my teenage years in the town. I went to school there\, I got drunk there for the first time\, fell in love for the first time\, second time\, probably a few more times. I fall very easily. Especially now when I’m not so steady on my pins. \nI developed my love of the movies there\, attending the Cinema sometimes twice a week. That’s what it was called\, stunningly original I know but it was my home from home. \nI built tree houses and dens. I roamed fields and forests that are now housing estates. I did hospital radio in Hairmyres and Philipshill. I stand up – well\, I was on my feet and there were jokes of a sort – in school concerts. \nAnyway\, Neil Broadfoot\, Gordon GJ Brown\, Mark Leggatt and I – overseen with an iron first by Peter Burnett – will be in the Waterstones store in the town centre\, which hasn’t half grown since I lived there. I mean\, I remember having my first shave when I turned a corner in the square one day. As you can see\,I haven’t had one since. Now it’s all enclosed. And it’s some place\, too. \nSo come along and see us. It’s free and it’s fun. \n  \nWaterstones EK \nMyself\, Neil Broadfoot\, Mark Leggatt and Gordon GJ Brown. Picture by Daniel Morrison. And yes\, Neil was holding me up.
URL:https://www.douglasskelton.com/event/back-to-my-old-stomping-ground-with-crime-factor/
LOCATION:Waterstones\, The Plaza\, East Kilbride\, G74 1LW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Presentation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20160623T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20160623T210000
DTSTAMP:20160617T131724Z
CREATED:20160617T131724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160617T131724Z
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SUMMARY:Mystery Machine rolls into Dunfermline
DESCRIPTION:Scoobey snacks at the ready – the Scottish Crime Factor Mystery Machine stops in Dunfermline. \nWe’ve been to Dundee\, Kirkcaldy\, Perth\, Falkirk and Ayr already. \nJoin Neil Broadfoot (Fred)\, Gordon Brown (Scoobey-Doo)\, Mark Leggatt (Daphne)\, myself (Shaggy – I should be so lucky) and chair Peter Leggatt (Velma\, sorry Peter) in Reuben’s Win Bar on Thursday June 23 for some fun and flippancy as we talk about crime writing and anything else that comes into our heads. \nCrime Factor in Dunfermline
URL:https://www.douglasskelton.com/event/mystery-machine-rolls-into-dunfermline/
LOCATION:Reuben’s\, 14 New Row  \, Dunfermline\, KY12 7EF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Talk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20160616T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20160616T210000
DTSTAMP:20160609T091657Z
CREATED:20160609T085835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160609T091657Z
UID:821-1466105400-1466110800@www.douglasskelton.com
SUMMARY:Ayr we go\, Ayr we go\, Ayr we go...
DESCRIPTION:Douglas Skelton\, Neil Broadfoot\, Mark Leggatt and GJ Brown will be hitting the road this year as Four Crime Writers in Search of a Plot. Picture: Daniel Morrison \nFour crime writers continue their search for a plot with the Crime Factor tour next week – and we’re heading to Ayr. \nYes\, we’re heading for the seaside with our sun screen and our bucket and spade. Just one between us\, because if we all had one we’d start digging graves. It’s a crime thing. \nSo join Neil Broadfoot\, Gordon Brown\, Mark Leggatt and myself in the town’s Carnegie Library on Thursday June 16. \nAs usual\, Peter Burnett will be keeping us in line. Yes\, he has a whip and a chair. \nWaterstones Ayr will be on hand to sell some books – and we’ll sign them at no extra charge! \n‘Mon down and see us. \nIt’s free! But please\, see the information here to book a space: \nCarnegie Library
URL:https://www.douglasskelton.com/event/ayr-we-go-ayr-we-go-ayr-we-go/
LOCATION:Carnegie Library\, 12 Main Street\, Ayr\, KA88EB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Talk
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