Books Fiction Literary Events Louise Welsh recently published Death is a Welcome Guest, the second part in her Plague Times trilogy following last year’s A Lovely Way to Burn. Welsh believes good thrillers are a reflection of the times they are written in. ‘The … Louise Welsh : Death is a Welcome Guest
Books Fiction Literary Events In conversation with Ali Millar at the 2015 Edinburgh International Book Festival, Rachel Cusk introduces her new novel Outline, a novel the New York Times has described as ‘lethally intelligent’ and ‘a heartbreaking portrait of poise, sympathy and regret’. Rachel Cusk : Outline
Books Non-Fiction “How the silver darlings shaped human Taste” An interview at the Shetland Library, with Donald S. Murray, author, poet and educator. Murray is a Hebridean by birth now resident in the Shetland Isles where he works and writes in collaboration … Herring Tales : Donald S. Murray
Books Literary Events Non-Fiction As the methods of warfare get more brutal, subtlety and secrecy become valid tools in overpowering enemy forces. For his book Kill Chain: The Rise of the High-Tech Assassins, Andrew Cockburn, the Washington editor of Harper’s, has been quietly researching … Andrew Cockburn : Kill Chain
Books Literary Events WELCOME TO Ó BHÉAL – FÁILTE GO DTÍ Ó BHÉAL Welcome to Ó Bhéal, Cork’s weekly poetry event. Featuring guest poets, a poetry challenge and later open-mic, Ó Bhéal has become a prominent, thriving feature in the cultural landscape of … O’Bheal : Weekly Poetry Night in Cork
Books Fiction Talking at the Amnesty International event as part of Edinburgh International Book Festival, author Ian Rankin shares his thoughts on the power of free speech and the written word. Ian Rankin is best known for his Rebus series. Started when … Ian Rankin : Amnesty International
Books Festivals Alexandra Gushurst-Moore interviews author Sara Maitland at this year’s Edinburgh International Book Festival. The book, Moss Witch and other stories, is a captivating set of short stories in which Maitland explores scientific interest through a wide variety of story-telling styles. Sara Maitland : Moss Witch and other stories
Books 2014 is the 75th anniversary of the publication of James Joyce’s book Finnegans Wake. Joyce was a Dubliner and is internationally recognised as one of the world’s greatest writers. As a tribute to him, and Finnegans Wake, the seven UNESCO … Finnegans Wake by James Joyce : The Musey Room
Books Appearing at the Shetland Jazz Festival 2014: Jazz & Literature, acclaimed jazz artist and author Gilad Atzmon introduces his new book “The Wandering Who?”. Gilad was born in Israel in 1963 and trained as a musician in Jerusalem. The book … Gilad Atzmon : The Wandering Who
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 Writer Duncan McLean looks back at his friendship with Orkney based photographer Gunnie Moberg. Based in Orkney since 1992, McLean was part of a loose group of writers whose work centred on Edinburgh and often explored topics such as poverty, … Duncan McLean : The Work of Gunnie Moberg
Books First of a new and occasional series of discussions titled Writers’ Stories. Writers’ Stories is a longer format allowing writers and literary figures to unravel something of how they progress. Nicole Brandon talks with two winners of the 2013 Scottish … Scottish Book Trust : New Writers Award
Books Non-Fiction Following on from a recent appearance at Pitlochry’s Winter Words Festival, journalist, broadcaster and author Lesley Riddoch, discusses her new book ‘Blossom: What Scotland Needs To Flourish’, with Nicole Brandon. Through anecdotes and conversations with Scots who have worked without … Lesley Riddoch : Blossom – What Scotland Needs to Flourish
Books Non-Fiction We talk to veteran broadcaster Peter Snow at the 2013 Lennoxlove Book Festival about his newest book “When Britain Burned the White House”, which tells the story of the War of 1812 and Britain’s attempt to stop the Americans by … Peter Snow : When Britain Burned the White House
Books It all started with the ‘Poetrees’, the first of 10 mysterious sculptures that appeared in literary and arts institutions in Edinburgh in 2011. Each sculpture, handcrafted from a book, had a small note attached to it with the words “A … Abby Cunnane : The Edinburgh Book Sculptures
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
Books Fiction The Book Show presents a Christmas special with storyteller and poet David Campbell reading a festive tale, accompanied by Alexandra Salinasova on vocals. The Book Show : David Campbell
Books As part of Book Week Scotland 2013, first and second year illustration students at Edinburgh College of Art teamed up with Analogue Books to create small editions of books about Edinburgh’s Grassmarket. Lucy Roscoe : Grassmarket Books
Books Artist Andrew Crummy introduces his book The Great Tapestry of Scotland, a behind the scenes look at the work that was carried out to create the large community arts project. Andrew Crummy designed each of the 150 panels that were … Andrew Crummy : The Great Tapestry of Scotland
Books Fiction American author Michael Connelly discusses his book The Gods of Guilt, a crime thriller about defence attorney Mickey Haller. Connelly decided to become an author after being introduced to the work of Raymond Chandler. Connelly studied journalism and creative writing … Michael Connelly : The Gods of Guilt
Books Fiction Sara-Jane McGeachy interviews author Patrick McGrath about his new book ‘Constance’. McGrath is an English novelist and writes primarily in the gothic fiction genre. His works tend to explore subject matter such as mental illness, repressed homosexuality and adulterous relationships. Patrick McGrath : Constance
Books Fiction Vicki Jarrett is a novelist and short story writer from Edinburgh. Her first novel, Nothing is Heavy, was published in September 2012. Her short fiction has been published in various magazines and anthologies, broadcast by BBC Radio 4, Radio Scotland … Vicki Jarrett : Loving the Alien
Books Fiction Griff Williams interviews author China Miéville about his work, how the novel can reflect a social project and the potential power of the readership. China Miéville is a fantasy fiction writer, comic writer and academic. Miéville often describes his fiction … China Miéville : Railsea
Books Fiction Nicola Bieg interviews Thomas J. MacColl about his short story ‘Timer’, which centres around an old man who is starting feel the effects of old age. MacColl was one of 17 writers selected to feature as part of the book … Thomas J MacColl : Timer
Books Fiction Jess Johannesson Gaitan talks to writer Michael Jacobs about his new book The Robber of Memories, at the Edinburgh International Book Festival 2013. In 2011, Michael Jacobs travelled all the way up the Magdalena to its source high up in … Michael Jacobs : The Robber of Memories
Books Graffiti artist Rogue-one introduces his mural for Buckhaven Library as part of a week long project for Book Week Scotland 2013 to celebrate reading, writing and the importance of public libraries. As part of Book Week Scotland 2013, artists were … Rogue-one : Buckhaven Library Mural
Books Claire Stewart introduces the mural at Bonnybridge Library by graffiti artist Rogue-one, as part of Book Week Scotland’s Mural project. As part of Book Week Scotland 2013, artists were commissioned to create five new artworks unveiled on a different library … Claire Stewart : Bonnybridge Library Mural
Books Artist David Galletly introduces his mural for Castlemilk Library as part of a week long project for Book Week Scotland 2013 to celebrate reading, writing and the importance of public libraries. As part of Book Week Scotland 2013, artists were commissioned … David Galletly : Castlemilk Library Mural
Books Fiction M Louise Kelly was born in Newcastle but now lives in Edinburgh and mainly writes for Young Adults and children. She gave up a permanent position lecturing in psychology and linguistics to dedicate more time to her writing. She has … Louise Kelly : Back Somersault With Two and Half Twists
Books Mark Harding interviews novelist Andrew Crumey about his new book, The Secret Knowledge. Crumey (pronounced “Croomy”) has a PhD in theoretical physics and is former literary editor of Scotland on Sunday. His novels combine history, philosophy, science and humour, and … Andrew Crumey : The Secret Knowledge
