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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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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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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220622T203000
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SUMMARY:Morgan Cry and Douglas Skelton
DESCRIPTION:I’m delighted to be joining up with my Four Blokes comrade Morgan Cry (Gordon Brown) in Stewarton as part of the Book Nook’s Crime Festival. Gordon and I can be seen in the image on the right\, showing off our sense of direction with fellow Four Blokes Mark Leggatt and Neil Broadfoot. \nWe’ll be chatting about our books\, writing\, history and perhaps even pet detectives! \nDetails here: \nhttps://www.booknookstewarton.co.uk/event
URL:https://www.douglasskelton.com/event/morgan-cry-and-douglas-skelton/
LOCATION:Book Nook Crime Festival\, 6 High Street\, Stewarton\, Ka3 5AA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,panel,Talk
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211118T200000
DTSTAMP: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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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211117T203000
DTSTAMP:20211107T094831Z
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SUMMARY:In conversation with crime writer Caro Ramsay
DESCRIPTION:Public appearances are back\, folks! \nIn September there was Bloody Scotland and now we have Book Week Scotland taking place between November 15 and 21. \nFirst up for me is this chat with pal Caro Ramsay in Paisley Central Library on Wednesday November 17 at 7pm. \nCaro is always value for money (even though the tickets are free) and her books are absolutely terrific. \nShe also seems to be issuing one a week at the moment. That’s an exaggeration but that’s the way it seems. \nSo if you’re in the area\, why not come along?
URL:https://www.douglasskelton.com/event/in-conversation-with-crime-writer-caro-ramsay/
LOCATION:Paisley Central Library\, 15 Mill Street\, Paisley\, PA1 1ND\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190203T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190203T160000
DTSTAMP:20190117T134650Z
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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
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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:20180206T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180206T210000
DTSTAMP: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
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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
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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
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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;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: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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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
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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
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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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: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: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
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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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
UID:763-1461783600-1461789000@www.douglasskelton.com
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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