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Novelist John Dean is offering online courses for writing groups who may be struggling to meet in person during the current coronavirus restrictions.Crime writer John, who is based in Dumfries and…Continue

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For me, there are plenty of examples of stories which are well written - well-crafted and technically competent. Often, they are very, very good indeed.But they do not always enjoy success, be it…Continue

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Did you miss out on an event at the recent Kirkcudbright Book Week? Or maybe you attended an event and would like to re-live it all over again? In which case, why not visit their podcast site and do exactly that?You will find a wide range of recordings made during the week at https://kbtbookweek.podbean.com/See More
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With my most recent DCI John Blizzard crime novel having been submitted to the team at my publisher The Book Folks, my attention has turned to the new DCI Jack Harris story.But what does a writer need when beginning such a large project? Well, there’s a lot to think about but, above all, the author needs an idea that is strong enough to sustain him/her through the long…See More
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A packed room enjoyed one of the early events of Kirkcudbright Book Week on Monday night (February 27) when four crime writers entertained the audience at Broughton House.In an event entitled A Walk On the Dark side, Jackie Baldwin, Ian Robinson, Ann Bloxwich and John Dean talked about everything from how they create murderers and develop their characters to how they…See More
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Crime writer is interviewed for podcast

These are exciting times for crime author Ann Bloxwich with a new publisher, a new book and a forthcoming appearance at Kirkcudbright Book Week to celebrate.Ann talks about her writing career in the latest in the series of podcast interviews by Book Week Society chair Chris Walker and author Gerry Hassan, who will also be appearing during Book Week The podcast can be…See More
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How Scotland inspires crime writers

I am looking forward to featuring in this event as part of Kirkcudbright Book Week:Tuesday February 28 Free on-line event Talking Of Crime…2pmA  Zoom event featuring crime writers from around Scotland, who will take readers on a tour of the country with each author explaining what effect the Scottish location of their books offers them as writers. Audience members will…See More
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An intriguing mystery

A quick reminder that the most recent DCI Jack Harris murder-mystery novel was The Girl In The Meadow, published by The Book Folks.The novel sees Harris and his team embroiled in a challenging investigation after a skeleton is found during the refurbishment of a remote house on a windswept hill, having been there for three decades.Complicating matters for Harris is the…See More
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Pulling the threads together

I am hard at work on the final stages of the latest DCI John Blizzard murder-mystery novel for my publisher The Book Folks and crucial to a process which has sometimes  been problematic is threads.Threads run through every story and the trick for the writer is to pull them all together. In the case of this novel, I found myself running into blockages in the plot, which I…See More
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Author’s debut novel tells patron saint’s story

The first novel written by Darlington author Eric Foster is due to be published on January 28, based on a fictional re-telling of the life of Ireland’s patron saint.Inspired by a long-standing love of Ireland, Becoming St Patrick has been published by Troubador Publishing and is based on extensive research conducted by Eric over several years.Eric, a member of…See More
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Writers express concern at threat to libraries

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Meeting up with old friends

With my most recent DCI John Blizzard crime novel having been submitted to the team at my publisher The Book Folks, my attention has turned to the new DCI Jack Harris story.

But what does a writer need when beginning such a large project? Well, there’s a lot to think about but, above all, the author needs an idea that is strong enough to…

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An entertaining evening

A packed room enjoyed one of the early events of Kirkcudbright Book Week on Monday night (February 27) when four crime writers entertained the audience at Broughton House.

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A chance to relive Book Week

Did you miss out on an event at the recent Kirkcudbright Book Week? Or maybe you attended an event and would like to re-live it all over again? In which case, why not visit their podcast site and do exactly that?You will find a wide range of recordings made during the week at https://kbtbookweek.podbean.com/See More
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Writers express concern at threat to libraries

As the Crime Writers' Association Libraries Champion in Scotland (one of three UK Champions), I am delighted that the organisation is supporting the Society…See More
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Meeting up with old friends

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Meeting up with old friends

With my most recent DCI John Blizzard crime novel having been submitted to the team at my publisher The Book Folks, my attention has turned to the new DCI Jack Harris story.But what does a writer need when beginning such a large project? Well, there’s a lot to think about but, above all, the author needs an idea that is strong enough to sustain him/her through the long…See More
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An entertaining evening

A packed room enjoyed one of the early events of Kirkcudbright Book Week on Monday night (February 27) when four crime writers entertained the audience at Broughton House.In an event entitled A Walk On the Dark side, Jackie Baldwin, Ian Robinson, Ann Bloxwich and John Dean talked about everything from how they create murderers and develop their characters to how they…See More
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Crime writer is interviewed for podcast

These are exciting times for crime author Ann Bloxwich with a new publisher, a new book and a forthcoming appearance at Kirkcudbright Book Week to celebrate.Ann talks about her writing career in the latest in the series of podcast interviews by Book Week Society chair Chris Walker and author Gerry Hassan, who will also be appearing during Book Week The podcast can be…See More
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How Scotland inspires crime writers

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How Scotland inspires crime writers

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How Scotland inspires crime writers

I am looking forward to featuring in this event as part of Kirkcudbright Book Week:Tuesday February 28 Free on-line event Talking Of Crime…2pmA  Zoom event featuring crime writers from around Scotland, who will take readers on a tour of the country with each author explaining what effect the Scottish location of their books offers them as writers. Audience members will…See More
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An intriguing mystery

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An intriguing mystery

A quick reminder that the most recent DCI Jack Harris murder-mystery novel was The Girl In The Meadow, published by The Book Folks.The novel sees Harris and his team embroiled in a challenging investigation after a skeleton is found during the refurbishment of a remote house on a windswept hill, having been there for three decades.Complicating matters for Harris is the…See More
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Pulling the threads together

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Pulling the threads together

I am hard at work on the final stages of the latest DCI John Blizzard murder-mystery novel for my publisher The Book Folks and crucial to a process which has sometimes  been problematic is threads.Threads run through every story and the trick for the writer is to pull them all together. In the case of this novel, I found myself running into blockages in the plot, which I…See More
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Author’s debut novel tells patron saint’s story

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Author’s debut novel tells patron saint’s story

The first novel written by Darlington author Eric Foster is due to be published on January 28, based on a fictional re-telling of the life of Ireland’s patron saint.Inspired by a long-standing love of Ireland, Becoming St Patrick has been published by Troubador Publishing and is based on extensive research conducted by Eric over several years.Eric, a member of…See More
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