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
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
I won’t take up too much of your time, I just wanted to share a few words about the year along with some of my favourite reads and some sneaky recs for 2025. The paperback of Squeaky Clean was launched way back in January and was Waterstones Scottish Book of the Month, which was incredible! … More Godspeed, 2024
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
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
Really looking forward to heading to Rothesay on the Isle of Bute this Sunday for Bute Noir 2024. I’ll be taking part in a panel called ‘Long Arm of the Law’ alongside Scottish crime writing greats Marion Todd (DI Claire Mackay series) and Ed James (DI Rob Marshall series), chaired by the fantastic Bryan Burnett. … More Bute Noir 2024: Long Arm of the Law w/ Marion Todd, Ed James & Callum McSorley, 4/8/24, 3pm, @ The Glenburn Hotel
Excited to be doing an event at Reading Minds, Helensburgh’s Book Festival this year! I have some great childhood memories of going to Helensburgh and it’s been a long time since I’ve been back, so I’m really looking forward to this one! I’ll be chatting to Robin Scott-Elliot about all things Squeaky Clean at Helensburgh … More Helensburgh Book Festival, 23/03/24, 7pm @ Helensburgh Community Hub
I’m so so happy to announce I’ll be publishing my second novel — a sequel to my debut Squeaky Clean — with Pushkin Vertigo. Absolutely delighted to be working with them again after my experience with Daniel and the team the first time around. PAPERBOY sees Ally McCoist once again dive into the shit when … More PAPERBOY out 6 March 2025
It’s that time again. Hans Gruber will hit the ground in 3, 2, 1… SPLAT! It’s been an incredible year for me writing-wise. The publication of my debut novel Squeaky Clean has literally been a dream come true, something I’ve been working towards and hoping for for a very long time. Seeing it out on … More Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Woke up to some incredible news this morning: Squeaky Clean has made the shortlist for Crime Fiction Lover’s Best Debut Crime Novel of 2023 Award! It’s an absolute honour to be listed alongside some fantastic books and authors, including fellow debuts Iris Yamashita, KJ Dando, Joanna Wallace, IS Berry, and Rob Rinder (!!). The books … More SQUEAKY CLEAN shortlisted for Crime Fiction Lover Award
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