Fiction Author Cathie Devitt introduces her new book, Don’t Drink and Fly, the first novella in a three part series exploring the life of Glasgow-based witch, Bernice O’Hanlon. On a quest to find happiness, Bernice makes her way through the ups … Cathie Devitt : Don’t Drink and Fly
Fiction Hackney based author Kerry Hudson talks about her work at this year’s Edinburgh International Book Festival. Her first novel, TONY HOGAN BOUGHT ME AN ICE-CREAM FLOAT BEFORE HE STOLE MY MA was winner of the Scottish First Book Award and … Kerry Hudson : Edinburgh International Book Festival 2014
Fiction Set in Orkney and Edinburgh from the 1950’s to the closing decades of the 20th century, this novel is a moving and compassionate evocation of life in a small fishing community and the struggle to find one’s place and a … Fiona MacInnes : Iss
Fiction Lesley McDowell talks about her book Unfashioned Creatures, which centres around the life of Isabella Baxter Booth, who was the real-life childhood friend of Mary Shelley. Booth was said to be ‘disturbed in her reason’, and it’s this idea, and … Lesley McDowell : Unfashioned Creatures
Fiction Author Philip Caveney has been writing since the late 70s, primarily for adults but he now writes for children. His best known books are the Sebastian Darke adventures ,which are about a hapless would-jester, and his miserable side-kick, Max. Caveney … Philip Caveney : Seventeen Coffins
Fiction A.L Kennedy’s work includes novels, short stories, drama, non-fiction and journalism for a variety of UK and overseas publications. Kennedy talks to WriterStories TV from this year’s Edinburgh International Book Festival, about her collection of short stories. A.L.Kennedy was born … A L Kennedy : All the Rage
Fiction Author Marcus Sedgwick discusses his writing process, his illustration work and collaboration. His work spans across many genres, and he’s written titles for children, teenagers and adults. Sedgwick’s work has been awarded the Printz Award, the Booktrust Teenage Prize and … Marcus Sedgwick : Edinburgh International Book Festival
Fiction Simon Van Booy’s book Everything Beautiful Began After centres around three individuals who meet in Athens after going to the city to find themselves. Simon Van Booy is a Brooklyn based writer whose work includes The Secret Lives of People … Simon Van Booy : Everything Beautiful Began After
Fiction Writer and poet Fred D’Aguiar explores the Jonestown massacre through a child’s eyes in his new book, The Children of Paradise. The book centres around Joyce and her young daughter, Trina, who are members of a utopian community ruled by … Fred D’Aguiar : The Children of Paradise
Fiction Writer Lauren Owen presents her debut novel The Quick, a story of a brother and sister who become entwined in a dark and mysterious sector of Victorian London society, at this year’s Edinburgh International Book Festival. Lauren Owen grew up … Lauren Owen : The Quick
Fiction Sir Kenneth Calman discusses his book A Doctor’s Line, which is a compilation of poetry and prose from over 700 years, exploring the developing relationship between doctors and patients. Sir Kenneth Calman is currently the Chancellor of University of Glasgow, … Kenneth Calman : A Doctor’s Line
Fiction Nicole Brandon introduces her short story, The Turing Test, which she read at Story Shop as part of this year’s Edinburgh International Book Festival. The Turing Test is an adaptation of the Greek myth Pygmalion, a tale about a sculptor … Nicole Brandon : The Turing Test
Fiction Glasgow based writer Kirsty Logan, talks about writing short stories, her first novel ‘The Rental Heart and Other Fairytales’ and her new work ‘The Gracekeepers’, which comes out in Spring 2015, at this year’s Edinburgh International Book Festival. Kirsty Logan : The Rental Heart and Other Fairytales
Fiction Writer C A Davids talks about her debut novel, The Blacks of Cape Town, a story that traces one woman’s uneasy family history from the Kimberley diamond mine to contemporary South Africa, at this year’s Edinburgh International Book Festival. C A Davids : The Blacks of Cape Town
Fiction Scottish author Sara Sheridan discusses her writing career so far, her interest in history, and the research methods she employs when working on her novels, at this year’s Edinburgh International Book Festival. Sara Sheridan was born in Edinburgh, and attended … Sara Sheridan : England Expects
Fiction Actor turned writer John Gordon Sinclair, introduces his second novel crime thriller Blood Whispers, at this year’s Edinburgh International Book Festival. The second in a planned trilogy of novels sees lawyer Keira Lynch defending Albanian prostitute Kaltrina Dervishi, who is … John Gordon Sinclair : Blood Whispers
Fiction Writer Victoria Hendry introduces her debut novel, A Capital Union, which taps into the independence debate as newly-wed Agnes becomes embroiled in Scottish nationalist politics of 1942. Victoria Hendry has worked in the London Museum of Jewish Life and Kirkcaldy … Victoria Hendry : A Capital Union
Fiction Errol Rivera talks to author Lauren Beukes about her writing, choosing genres and the comic and graphic novel’s place within a festival, at this year’s Edinburgh International Book Festival. Lauren Beukes is an award-winning, best-selling novelist who also writes comics, … Lauren Beukes : Broken Monsters
Fiction Ali Millar talks to author Emma Jane Unsworth, who presents her second novel, Animals, which focuses on best friends Laura and Tyler who live together, angrily philosophising and leading each other astray in the pubs and flats of Manchester. Things … Emma Jane Unsworth : Animals
Fiction Ali Millar talks to Scottish writer Louise Welsh about her book ‘A Lovely Way To Burn’, in which Welsh explores the physical and political implications of a worldwide pandemic. Louise Welsh is the author of six novels: The Cutting Room … Louise Welsh : A Lovely Way To Burn
Fiction Writer Otto de Kat talks to Catriona O’Sullivan about his book News From Berlin, and the importance of thorough research for characters and setting in a historical novel, at this year’s Edinburgh International Book Festival. The story centres around a … Otto de Kat : News From Berlin
Fiction Catriona O’Sullivan talks to writer and broadcast journalist Tony Parsons as he presents his new book ‘The Murder Bag’, at this year’s Edinburgh International Book Festival. Tony Parsons began his journalism career at the NME, writing about punk music. He … Tony Parsons : The Murder Bag
Fiction As part of the Edinburgh International Book Festival, Edinburgh City of Literature run a programme called Story Shop, which offers 17 up-and-coming authors the chance to do a 10 minute reading of their work. Alec Beattie will be presenting his … Alec Beattie : Story Shop
Fiction As part of the Edinburgh International Book Festival, Edinburgh City of Literature run a programme called Story Shop, which offers 17 up-and-coming authors the chance to do a 10 minute reading of their work. Writer Keith Dumble talks about his … Keith Dumble : Story Shop
Fiction As part of the Edinburgh International Book Festival, Edinburgh City of Literature run a programme called Story Shop, which offers 17 up-and-coming authors the chance to do a 10 minute reading of their work. Clare Archibald will be reading her … Clare Archibald : Story Shop
Fiction As part of the Edinburgh International Book Festival, Edinburgh City of Literature run a programme called Story Shop, which offers 17 up-and-coming authors the chance to do a 10 minute reading of their work. Marjorie Gill will be reading four … Marjorie Gill : Story Shop
Fiction As part of the Edinburgh International Book Festival, Edinburgh City of Literature run a programme called Story Shop, which offers 17 up-and-coming authors the chance to do a 10 minute reading of their work. Ruth Aylett will be presenting to … Ruth Aylett : Story Shop
Fiction As part of the Edinburgh International Book Festival, Edinburgh City of Literature run a programme called Story Shop, which offers 17 up-and-coming authors the chance to do a 10 minute reading of their work. Phil Adams will be presenting a … Phil Adams : Story Shop
Books Fiction Laura Clements talks to writer and awardee of the Scottish Book Trust’s Robert Louis Stevenson Fellowship, Lisa Ballantyne, about her work. Lisa Ballantyne was born in Armadale, West Lothian and was educated at Armadale Academy and University of St Andrews. … Lisa Ballantyne : Robert Louis Stevenson Fellowship
Books Fiction This edition of the Book Show comes from World Book Day in March 2001, at Edinburgh’s Assembly Rooms. Featuring interviews with Ian Rankin, Lindsey Fraser of the Scottish Book Trust, and children’s author Julia Donaldson who wrote The Gruffalo, World … The Book Show : World Book Day 2001