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 […]
I'm joining forces with Theresa Talbot again in April to present a brand new workshop for aspiring writers on Sunday April 14. Among the subjects being tackled this time in the day long event are overcoming writers block, plotting your ideas and editing techniques. It costs a mere £50 for the day and tea and […]
Douglas will be one of the speakers at this year's Crime and Publishment in the Mill Forge Hotel, near Gretna Green. The 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 […]