I complete my mini tour of Argyll and Bute for Book Week Scotland in Helensburgh. I'll be chatting about how it was the writer's life for me, after everything else proved - well - not for me. I'm looking forward to all these events! As with all the events this week, admission is free. […]
Bloody hell! That Caro Ramsay's got a new book heading into the hands of eager fans. Yes - another one! Does she eat? I'm chatting to Caro Ramsay for the launch of her new book on November 30 It's called THE SUFFERING OF STRANGERS and it's bound to be another belter. And she'll be launching […]
I'm heading to Alloa in February for a Meet the Author session. Towards 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. No pressure. Seriously. Anyway, I'll be doing my Author's Life For Me thing in the Speirs Centre from […]
I'm honoured to be part of a truly incredible roster of Scottish crime writers at the very first Crime at the Castle. And what a setting! Glamis 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, […]
I'm joining forces with Theresa Talbot to present an introductory Writing Workshop next month in Glasgow. At 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. There are very few […]
Public appearances are back, folks! In September there was Bloody Scotland and now we have Book Week Scotland taking place between November 15 and 21. First up for me is this chat with pal Caro Ramsay in Paisley Central Library on Wednesday November 17 at 7pm. Caro is always value for money (even though the […]
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. I'll be talking about my writing career - from true crime to fiction. The event will take place on Thursday November 18 from 6.30pm […]
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. We'll be chatting […]
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. If you're in the area, please come along and see us. It promises to be fun.
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. Ah well, you can't have everything! Gordon will be talking about his pacy new novel ANY DAY NOW, set in the 1980s, while I'll be prattling about AN HONOURABLE THIEF, […]