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
Swithering about getting a shiny new hardback? Well, this might tip you over. Waterstones is doing a 25% off sale on preorders of books coming out soon. This weekend only. This includes my new book, PAPERBOY! PAPERBOY is the sequel to my debut novel, Squeaky Clean, which won the McIlvanney Prize for Scottish Crime Book … More PAPERBOY preorder sale
In just shy of two months time I’ll be launching my new novel, PAPERBOY, into the world with a couple of special events. The first is on Thursday 13th March at Waterstones Sauchiehall Street in Glasgow, where I’ll be talking to the excellent Cailean Steed (Home). You can see the details and book tickets here. … More Launching PAPERBOY in March 2025
I have returned from my two week residency at Cove Park with lots written and batteries recharged. It was a real privilege to stay in such an incredible and beautiful place. Endlessly inspiring and miraculously peaceful. (The pictures don’t do it justice!) I owe a massive thanks to Alexia Holt, Alex Marrs and the whole … More Loch Long Crime Writing Residency
I am extremely grateful and privileged to have been award the Loch Long Crime Writing Residency at Cove Park! From 28 Oct to 10 Nov, I’ll be holed up in the incredible surrounds of Argyll to work on my next book. Expect many scenic pictures. May or may not lose my mind due to all … More Loch Long Crime Writing Residency
As part of Book Week Scotland and Perth & Kinross Libraries’ Autumn Authors series, I’ll be doing an event at AK Bell Library in Perth on 21st November at 7pm. I’ll be talking all things Squeaky Clean and maybe even giving some hints about my next book, Paperboy. You can get more info and buy … More EVENT: Book Week Scotland, AK Bell Library, Perth, 21/11/24 @7pm
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