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SUMMARY:Killers and Coffee
DESCRIPTION:Douglas will be in Airdrie Library in June to talk about his crime fiction\, though he will likely also touch on his non-fiction work. \nRegistration is required for this free event. \nSee the link below for details.
URL:https://www.douglasskelton.com/event/killers-and-coffee/
LOCATION:Airdrie Library\, Wellwynd\, Airdrie\, North Lanarkshire\, ML60AG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Talk
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250301T150000
DTSTAMP:20250204T160652Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T160652Z
UID:2384-1740834000-1740841200@www.douglasskelton.com
SUMMARY:You the Jury
DESCRIPTION:Join crime author and journalist Douglas Skelton in a unique\, interactive event where you\, the audience\, will step into the shoes of a jury! In this engaging experience\, Douglas will present true crime cases that challenge your moral beliefs versus the legal system. \nCan you\, using the factual evidence presented\, confidently find the accused parties guilty or not guilty? \nPut your critical thinking skills to the test by joining us at Portlethen library\, where you will be part of an audience watching Douglas Skelton onscreen. \nPlease note there is a charge of £1 to attend this event. \nThis event is for ages 16+.  Please be aware that there will be scenes of a slightly adult nature. \nThere is also an opportunity to watch from home\, details of which can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/27j5rs85
URL:https://www.douglasskelton.com/event/you-the-jury-2/
LOCATION:On line
CATEGORIES:On-line event,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250226T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250226T200000
DTSTAMP:20250204T153616Z
CREATED:20250204T153532Z
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SUMMARY:On-line talk on historical miscarriage of justice
DESCRIPTION:In February\, Douglas will be on-line\, courtesy of the Glencoe Folk Museum\, to talk about the real story that inspired the third Rebecca Connolly thriller\, A RATTLE OF BONES. \nThe story of James Stewart\, known as James of the Glens\, is a tale of tragedy\, of justice miscarried and political machinations. \nIt formed the spine to Douglas’s modern day crime thriller in which another James Stewart is accused\, and convicted\, of a murder he insists he didn’t commit. \nThe memorial to James Stewart on the site of his execution above Ballachulish. \nThose taking part will hear from  about this book\, his experience and how to use history to inspire writing. \nThere will also be a short creative writing prompt and there will be time for audience questions at the end. \nThe organisers have not priced the tickets to allow as many book lovers to join as possible but as a charity\, they suggest a donation of £5\, which can be donated when reserving a ticket. \nTickets can be booked through the Eventbrite link here. \nOr you can donate after the event if you prefer via their buymeacoffee page – https://buymeacoffee.com/glencoemuseum. Please write your name and state it is a donation for this talk when using buymeacoffee. Thank you in advance! \nPlease note you will be emailed 2 days prior to the event\, and on the day of the event itself\, with further information regarding the talk. You are responsible for checking your emails\, including your spam inbox\, for these updates. \nThey usually record events\, if you wish to access this get in touch with our Learning and Engagement Officer. \nIf you have any questions or issues\, please email Parris at learning@glencoemuseum.com
URL:https://www.douglasskelton.com/event/2371/
LOCATION:On line event
CATEGORIES:On line event,Talk
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250224
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UID:2380-1740096000-1740355199@www.douglasskelton.com
SUMMARY:Crime and Publishment
DESCRIPTION:Douglas will be one of the speakers at this year’s Crime and Publishment in the Mill Forge Hotel\, near Gretna Green. \nThe weekend event will see authors such as Michael J Malone\, Graham Smith\, Samantha Lee Howe\, top pathologist Professor James Grieve and agent David Headley talk attendees through various aspects of writing and selling their work. \nDouglas will will share tips and trick on writing novels set in the past and how he gets those all-important historical details right. \nDemand is always high for this series of tutorials! \n 
URL:https://www.douglasskelton.com/event/crime-and-publishment/
LOCATION:The Mill Forge Hotel\, Kirkpatrick Fleming Lockerbie\,\, DG11 3BQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talk,workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Crime and Publishment":MAILTO:office@themill.co.uk
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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
UID:2202-1691782200-1691787600@www.douglasskelton.com
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
UID:2205-1691323200-1691326800@www.douglasskelton.com
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: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:20221115T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221115T153000
DTSTAMP:20221102T145224Z
CREATED:20221102T145024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221102T145224Z
UID:2057-1668522600-1668526200@www.douglasskelton.com
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:20221013T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221013T200000
DTSTAMP:20221004T140539Z
CREATED:20221004T140539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221004T140539Z
UID:2040-1665687600-1665691200@www.douglasskelton.com
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
UID:2030-1659031200-1659034800@www.douglasskelton.com
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
UID:2013-1655924400-1655929800@www.douglasskelton.com
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: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
UID:1954-1637175600-1637181000@www.douglasskelton.com
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:20190203T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190203T160000
DTSTAMP:20190117T134650Z
CREATED:20190117T134650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190117T134650Z
UID:1538-1549188000-1549209600@www.douglasskelton.com
SUMMARY:Writing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:I’m joining forces with Theresa Talbot to present an introductory Writing Workshop next month in Glasgow. \n \nAt a special price of only £40\, the all day event will include how to write a synopsis\, create realistic dialogue and characters and looking at building a series. There will also be a Q&A. \nThere are very few places left available so contact theres@theresaatalbot.com for details.
URL:https://www.douglasskelton.com/event/writing-workshop/
LOCATION:Lochinch house\, 86 Dumbreck Road\, Glasgow\, G41 4SN
CATEGORIES:Talk,workshop
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180224
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180225
DTSTAMP:20180221T133201Z
CREATED:20180109T141127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180221T133201Z
UID:1256-1519430400-1519516799@www.douglasskelton.com
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:20180206T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180206T210000
DTSTAMP:20180109T142939Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20180109T142939Z
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SUMMARY:An author's life for me
DESCRIPTION:I’m heading to Alloa in February for a Meet the Author session. \nTowards the end of last year they enjoyed a jam-packed session from none other than Chris Brookmyre\, so it’s a case of follow that\, Skelton. \nNo pressure. \nSeriously. \nAnyway\, I’ll be doing my Author’s Life For Me thing in the Speirs Centre from 7pm on Tuesday February 6. \nIt’s a light-hearted look at what writers go through to get the books out there on the shelves. \nHope you can make it. \nMore details here: \nhttps://www.clacksweb.org.uk/community/events/?event=2248
URL:https://www.douglasskelton.com/event/an-authors-life-for-me/
LOCATION:Speirs Centre\, Primrose Street\, Alloa\, Clackmananshire\, FK10 1JJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20171130T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20171130T200000
DTSTAMP:20171112T141016Z
CREATED:20171112T141016Z
LAST-MODIFIED: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
LAST-MODIFIED:20171112T134717Z
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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:20171125T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20171125T153000
DTSTAMP:20171112T122030Z
CREATED:20171112T122030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171112T122030Z
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SUMMARY:North Ayrshire Readers' Day
DESCRIPTION:Although not officially part of it\, my Book Week Scotland gets to a start with this exciting event in Irvine. \n \nI’m one of four authors taking part this year\, the other three being Ajay Close\, Ronald Frame and my buddy Theresa Talbot. \nDuring the day long event I’ll be talking not just about my work but also that of Dennis Lehane\, in particular his classic MYSTIC RIVER. \nIt’s a terrific day and I hope to see some of you there! \nTheresa Talbot \nYou’ll find full info here: \n  \n  \nNorth Ayrshire Readers Day
URL:https://www.douglasskelton.com/event/north-ayrshire-readers-day/
LOCATION:Greenwood CC\, Irvine\, KA11 4GZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:panel,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20170910T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20170910T180000
DTSTAMP:20170715T123448Z
CREATED:20170715T123117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170715T123448Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
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
UID:1052-1493319600-1493326800@www.douglasskelton.com
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
UID:1016-1489779900-1489783500@www.douglasskelton.com
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:20161111T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20161111T200000
DTSTAMP:20161103T141245Z
CREATED:20161103T141143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161103T141245Z
UID:969-1478889000-1478894400@www.douglasskelton.com
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
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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