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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
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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
CREATED:20170204T115655Z
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20161104T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20161104T210000
DTSTAMP:20161101T120909Z
CREATED:20161023T104350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161101T120909Z
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161028
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161030
DTSTAMP:20161023T110941Z
CREATED:20161023T110941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161023T110941Z
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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
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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
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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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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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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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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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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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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160805
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160807
DTSTAMP:20160708T141431Z
CREATED:20160708T141431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160708T141431Z
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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
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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20160616T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20160616T210000
DTSTAMP:20160609T091657Z
CREATED:20160609T085835Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20160602T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20160602T210000
DTSTAMP:20160513T142131Z
CREATED:20160513T142059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160513T142131Z
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SUMMARY:Crime writers hit the road again in June
DESCRIPTION:The crime-writing quartet made up of Neil Broadfoot\, Gordon GJ Brown\, Mark Leggatt and myself are taking a break during May. \nBut come June\, we’re back. \nAnd how! \nThe world tour of parts of Scotland continues on Thursday June 2 with a visit to the historica town of Perth. \nWe’ll be in the Soutar Theatre of the AK Bell Library. Another theatre\, another town\, another show. \nThe conversation will include writing\, creating plots\, general death and destruction and a bit of hilarity. \nMark Leggatt may even bring along part of world-famous pen collection. \nAnd there’s a licensed bar! \n  \nMine’s a whisky and soda. \n  \nThis evening is sure to be a murderous event and not to be missed. Suitable for adults\, the tickets are £5 and available in person at the AK Bell library\, T. 01738 444949\, or via Eventbrite. There will also be an opportunity to purchase the authors’ books and have them signed on the evening. \nDouglas 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 \n  \nhttp://www.pkc.gov.uk/fourcrimewriters?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter
URL:https://www.douglasskelton.com/event/802/
LOCATION:Soutar Theatre\, AK Bell Library\, York Place\, Perth\, PH2 8EP
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20160427T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20160427T203000
DTSTAMP:20160410T135249Z
CREATED:20160326T135522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160410T135249Z
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SUMMARY:Crime Writers unite!
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nFor those who missed the theatrical experience of a lifetime in Waterstones Argyle Street on Friday April 8\, I’ll be back in the company of Caro Ramsay and Theresa Talbot for a special panel of crime chat later this month. \nThere’ll be no histrionics this time – although you never know with Theresa (she’s BBC\, after all). However\, a stern look from Caro will keep her in check. A stern look from Caro keeps us all in check. She can kill you with her pinkie. \nAnyway\, we’ll be in the Avenue Shopping Centre in Newton Mearns for an event organised by Waterstones at Primavera’s on Wednesday April 27. \nIf you didn’t manage to buy a copy of OPEN WOUNDS at the sell-out play/launch (did I mention we sold out? No? We sold out!) then you’ll get one\, or more\, here. And I’ll sign it at no extra charge. \nCaro will be launching her new book RAT RUN\, which promises to be an absolute belter\, while Theresa will have brand new\, hot off the presses copies of her terrific crime book PENANCE. \nCaro and Theresa are great at this sort of thing and you won’t be disappointed by their chat. I’ll try my best to keep up. \nPlease come and joins us. Call the store on 0141 616 3933 to reserve a space. \nMore details here: \nNewton Mearns event
URL:https://www.douglasskelton.com/event/crime-writers-unite/
LOCATION:The Avenue Shopping Centre\, 250 Ayr Road\, Glasgow\, G77 6AA
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20160414T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20160414T200000
DTSTAMP:20160402T102356Z
CREATED:20160402T102102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160402T102356Z
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SUMMARY:Four Crime Writers in Search of a Plot
DESCRIPTION:Neil Broadfoot\, GJ Brown\, Mark Leggatt and myself will be in Dundee on Wednesday April 14 for the first date of our world tour of Scotland. \nWell\, parts of Scotland\, at least. \nThe venue is the Steps Theatre in the city’s Central Library. \nSounds posh! \nWe’ll be talking crime\, writing and writing crime. We may even play a game of impromptu plotting. \nThat’ll be a laugh…. \n  \nCome along and join in. \n  \nMore details here: \nDundee event \nPicture above by Daniel Morrison. \n 
URL:https://www.douglasskelton.com/event/four-crime-writers-in-search-of-a-plot/
LOCATION:Steps Theatre\, Central Library\, The Wellgate\, Dundee\, DD1 1DB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20160408T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20160408T210000
DTSTAMP:20160323T092145Z
CREATED:20160322T134230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160323T092145Z
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SUMMARY:Carry on Sleuthing: a comedy mystery for radio. In a bookshop.
DESCRIPTION:Join bestselling authors Caro Ramsay\, Theresa Talbot\, Michael J. Malone and Douglas Skelton in Waterstones Argyle Street\, Glasgow for a very special\, never-to-be-repeated (until we do it again) event. \n \nHelp crack amateur sleuth Letitia Luvibod solve the murder of hated lawyer Hiram Grabbitt on board the SS Naughty Nigel. Sift through the evidence\, hear the suspects speak\, gasp in awe as the culprit is revealed\, wonder at the cast’s acting ability\, groan at the jokes\, head for the nearest bar. \nAdmission is free (but we may charge you to get out again). \nPlease reserve the space by calling the store on 0141 248 4814. \nCopies of the authors’ books will be on sale.
URL:https://www.douglasskelton.com/event/carry-on-sleuthing-a-comedy-mystery-for-radio-in-a-bookshop/
LOCATION:Waterstones\, Argyle Street\, Glasgow\, G2 8BT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Comedy play
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20151126T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20151126T193000
DTSTAMP:20151120T132423Z
CREATED:20151120T132423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151120T132423Z
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SUMMARY:Assault 'n' Sauce v Assault 'n' Vinegar: East v West
DESCRIPTION:It’s fast becoming a tradition in any book festival worth its salt that there is an East Coast v West Coast event – or a North v South. \n \nNext week is Book Week Scotland and on Thursday November 26 the formidable Caro Ramsay will be debating with the plucky Neil Broadfoot on which setting is tops – is it West (which rhymes with Best) or the East (which rhymes with East). \nThey’re both pictured here – and if you can’t work out which is which\, then you have my pity. \n \nI’ll be moderating the event and if you think you detect any bias you couldn’t be more wrong. I will be fair and even-minded\, even though Glasgow is best. \nYou’ll find details here: \n  \nCaro and Neil
URL:https://www.douglasskelton.com/event/assault-n-sauce-v-assault-n-vinegar-east-v-west/
LOCATION:Mitchell Library\, North Street\, Glasgow\, G3 7DA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20151113T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20151113T210000
DTSTAMP:20151113T142839Z
CREATED:20151113T142839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151113T142839Z
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SUMMARY:
DESCRIPTION:Book Week Scotland will be up us in the last week of November. \nI’m lucky enough to be taking part in three events during the week. \nThe first is on Wednesday November 25 when I’ll be visiting Dalkeith Library to go head-to-head with that Neil Broadfoot fella. You know the guy – shortlisted for the Scottish Crime Book of the Year in 2014 for his very first book\, ‘Falling Fast.’ Second book\, ‘The Storm’\, was even better. You can learn to hate a chap. \nIt’s a free event and if you’re in the area\, be great to see you! \n  \nDetails below. \nDalkeith event
URL:https://www.douglasskelton.com/event/685/
LOCATION:Dalkeith Library\, 2 White Hart Street\, Dalkeith\, EH22 1AE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20151112T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20151112T203000
DTSTAMP:20151107T121103Z
CREATED:20151107T120728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151107T121103Z
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SUMMARY:Three Crime Writers
DESCRIPTION:It’ll be like the Three Tenors\, only less tuneful. And cheaper. \nI’m teaming up with pals Michael J. Malone and Matt Bendoris for a night of crime. And that’s just the humour. \nIt’s in Waterstones’ spiffy new shop in Byres Road\, Glasgow. \nThe event is free and we’ll do our best to be entertaining. \nAnd Matt may wear his DM for Murder T-shirt.
URL:https://www.douglasskelton.com/event/three-crime-writers/
LOCATION:Waterstones\, Argyle Street\, Glasgow\, G2 8BT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20151027T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20151027T210000
DTSTAMP:20151024T103139Z
CREATED:20151024T102741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151024T103139Z
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SUMMARY:In conversation with Craig Russell
DESCRIPTION:Craig Russell’s new book ‘The Ghosts of Altona’ is absolute cracker and I’ll be chatting to him about it as well as his Lennox thrillers and winning awards (not that I know much about the latter) on Tuesday night in Waterstones\, Argyle Street. \nCraig Russell\, Waterstones
URL:https://www.douglasskelton.com/event/in-conversation-with-craig-russell/
LOCATION:Waterstones\, Argyle Street\, Glasgow\, G2 8BT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20151008T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20151008T200000
DTSTAMP:20150820T143736Z
CREATED:20150820T143736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150820T143736Z
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SUMMARY:Encounters in North Lanarkshire
DESCRIPTION:I’m honoured to be part of North Lanarkshire’s Encounters Festival this autumn. \nOn Thursday October 8 I’ll be doing a prison event in the afternoon and then at night I’ll be in Motherwell Library talking about the Davie McCall books\, true crime\, my bid to achieve telly stardom\, investigating real-life crime and maybe even the price of fish\, if there’s time. \nIt’s a free event and I hope to see you there! \n  \nDetails here: \nMotherwell event \n  \nThanks very much to the culture team at North Lanarkshire for inviting me.
URL:https://www.douglasskelton.com/event/encounters-in-north-lanarkshire/
LOCATION:Motherwell Library\, Motherwell
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20150913T151500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20150913T161500
DTSTAMP:20150819T130639Z
CREATED:20150717T093744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150819T130639Z
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SUMMARY:See the Glasgow Three!
DESCRIPTION:At this year’s Bloody Scotland I’ll be sharing the stage – and a laugh or two no doubt – with the wonderful Caro Ramsay and the fabulous Michael J. Malone. And the invoice is in the post for both of those superlatives. A guy’s gotta eat. \nWe three will be coming together at 3.15pm in the Academy Suite of the sumptuous Stirling Highland Hotel. In Stirling\, which is just as well given the name. \nWe have been described as three stalwarts of the Scottish crime scene – gosh! – and we’ll be in conversation about cops v crooks. \nYou see\, Caro writes about cops in her outstanding Anderson and Costello series while Michael straddles – oh\, lordy! – both sides of the law with his superb Ray McBain series and now his astonishing Kenny O’Neill books. Billing department please raise two more superlative invoices. \nI’m really looking forward to this event because it’s always great fun when the three of us get together and I promise we’ll give value for money. \nAnd the event is sponsored by Contraband\, the hugely successful crime imprint of Saraband Publishing. \nYou’ll find details here: \nBloody Scotland \n 
URL:https://www.douglasskelton.com/event/see-the-glasgow-three/
LOCATION:Stirling Highland Hotel\, Spittal Street\, Stirling\, FK8 1DU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Talk
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