Looking for to heading to Strathaven Library on Thursday to chat about SQUEAKY CLEAN, PAPERBOY and all things Ally McCoist. (Might even sneak a little info in about the next book!) This is a free event as part of Book Week Scotland but you do have to book a place, so follow this link here … More EVENT: Strathaven Library for Book Week Scotland 2025, Thu 20 Nov, 2pm
This one’s going to be a belter! Sunday 9th Nov at 4.15pm, I’ll be at the Mitchell Library for Aye Write festival with a couple of incredible new Scottish authors – Margaret McDonald and Tom Newlands. Margaret won the Carnegie Medal for her debut GLASGOW BOYS about two teenagers, Banjo and Finlay, who meet in … More EVENT: Aye Write w/ Margaret McDonald and Tom Newlands
I have a brand new and exclusive short story out on BBC Radio 4 now! The Cottage is a spooky, seasonally-appropriate tale about the twin horrors of scary old houses and going to work for yer da. It’s read by actor Scott Miller (War Horse, The Outrun), who has done an incredible job – his … More Listen to ‘The Cottage’ on BBC Radio 4
I’m really excited to be appearing at Cheltenham Literature Festival this year! I’ve been picked as one of The Sunday Times Must Reads and will be chatting to Times and Sunday Times literary editor Robbie Millen about PAPERBOY on the 14th October. I had a brilliant talk with Robbie for a feature in the paper … More Cheltenham Literature Festival
I’m absolutely delighted to announce my second novel, PAPERBOY, has been longlisted for this year’s McIlvanney Prize for Scottish Crime Book of the Year. My debut, Squeaky Clean, won this prestigious honour when it was published in 2023, in what has been the most surreal moment of my writing career so far. It’s lovely to … More PAPERBOY longlisted for the McIlvanney Prize 2025
Now that some programmes have officially been launched I can go up on the roof and yell about the incredible festivals I’m taking part in this year! The Not-So-Secret Book Festival First up, on June 22nd I’m off to Carrickfergus in Northern Ireland, where I’ll be chatting to living legend Colin Bateman at the Not-So-Secret … More Festivals 2025
Bok! As well as going to Croatia for a wee summer holiday, I’ll also be doing a few bookish events while the Scottish sun lasts, chatting about PAPERBOY, shredding, and super rats. Thursday 19th June @ Daydreams Bookshop, Milngavie As part of Independent Bookshop Week, I’m absolutely thrilled to be heading to Daydreams Bookshop to … More Summer Events
Excited to be taking part in Reading Minds again this year! Taking place this weekend, I’ll be doing a couple of things at Helensburgh’s new, brilliant, and growing book fest. First up, on Saturday 29th at 1pm, I’ll be one of the judges for the Pitch Perfect event alongside fellow authors Suzy Aspley and Graham … More Reading Minds: Helensburgh Book Festival
Today is finally the day! My new novel PAPERBOY is officially released into the world. A sequel to my debut crime thriller SQUEAKY CLEAN (2023), it once again sees luckless and disliked detective Alison ‘Ally’ McCoist get herself embroiled in the murders and machinations of the Glasgow underworld. This time Chuck Gardner is along for … More PAPERBOY OUT NOW!
PAPERBOY has been chosen as The Times Crime Book of the Month for March! This is a massive honour, and I’m so pleased about it! Massive thanks to The Times’ crime reviewer Mark Sanderson. “Paperboy is a brilliant black comedy that repeatedly makes you squirm. Fizzing with energy and full of heart, it’s one of … More The Times Crime Book of the Month
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