Autumn mornings ❤

President Trump is conducting “the most punishing government crackdown against major American media institutions in modern times, using what seems like every tool at his disposal to eradicate reporting and commentary with which he disagrees,” our reporter writes in an analysis.

This far north, the harvest happens late. Rooks go clattering over the sycamores whose shadows yawn after them, down to the river. Uncut wheat staggers under its own weight… —Dorothy Lawrenson, “September” in Painted, spoken 22 (2011) #poem #poetry www.scottishpoetrylibrary.org.uk/poem/septemb...

Rolling back the years... delighted to see my first book on show @waterstoneskids.bsky.social Oban @everywithwords.bsky.social "Thrilling & moving" Claire Balding "A classic in the making" AM Howell "Brilliantly suspenseful" Daily Telegraph Book of the Week

Rolling back the years... delighted to see my first book on show @waterstoneskids.bsky.social Oban @everywithwords.bsky.social "Thrilling & moving" Claire Balding "A classic in the making" AM Howell "Brilliantly suspenseful" Daily Telegraph Book of the Week

My new favourite station

Bridge of Orchy

Do I know anyone with experience of book cover design who might be willing to be interviewed online by one of our Stirling students for her dissertation, please? It would take about an hour, and I can share further details... (Please share.)

Stack of freshly-signed Finding Treasure Island at the fabulous Tackle & Books, Tobermory - perfect for those (occasional) Mull rainy days

Stack of freshly-signed Finding Treasure Island at the fabulous Tackle & Books, Tobermory - perfect for those (occasional) Mull rainy days

On BBC Sounds: Harriett Gilbert speaks with Graeme Macrae Burnet about his novel HIS BLOODY PROJECT: about #C19th views of “the criminal class”; who, or what, was responsible for the murder at the heart of the novel; & why we continue to be fascinated by murder… 💙📚 www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w...

Here we go again! Who would you like to see in 2026? Authors, get in touch if you’re interested in joining us at next year’s festival!

Helensburghers! Neil Broadfoot and I will be chatting all things crime fiction at the Community Hub on the 4th of July. Sure, what else would you be doing…?😉📚

We’re very excited to be hosting a book event with crime writers @liammcilvanney.bsky.social and @nlbro.bsky.social at Helensburgh Community Hub on Friday 4th July. Liam will be telling us all about his latest novel The Good Father. Get your tickets here www.skiddle.com/whats-on/eve...

There are still some tickets available for our Liam McIlvanney & Neil Broadfoot event on 4th July - only £6 and they’re selling fast! Liam will be discussing his new novel, The Good Father, and you’ll be able to buy copies on the night. www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Gla...

🚨Pop-up event announcement! We’re delighted to announce that crime writers @liammcilvanney.bsky.social and @nlbro.bsky.social will be joining us at Helensburgh Community Hub on 4th July to discuss Liam’s new novel The Good Father Tickets are available to buy here: www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Gla...

It's the anniversary of Operation Overlord: D-Day begins as the 156,000-strong Allied Expeditionary Force lands in Normandy, France, during WW2. Here is a reminder of last year's video resource, put together by @robinscottelliot.bsky.social ! @historyed.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=L3o6...

Love this dedication

Teachers, here is a fab resource to celebrate #NatonalShareaStoryMonth. Treasure Island? Map making? We're in! Thank you, @robinscottelliot.bsky.social ! timetunnellers.com/2025/04/24/f...

2024/25 SCOTTISH CUP WINNERS 🏆

For #VEDay ... the telegram my grandad sent from Edinburgh Castle to all army units in Scotland on 3 September 1939...

Mackerel sky this morning

Waiting for a new home... signed copies on Waterstones Sauchiehall St's excellent children's floor @waterstoneskids.bsky.social

On location!

Looking good in @waterstoneskids.bsky.social Sauchiehall Street @scattyscribbler.bsky.social

Beautiful book

You can now watch our What’s Hot in 2025 panel for free! Make yourself a coffee and catch up with @robinscottelliot.bsky.social @susiesbookreviews.bsky.social Denise from Waterstones in Glasgow and local librarian Fiona. Which books do you like the sound of? youtube.com/playlist?lis...

Box ticked

Today UK authors are protesting against Meta for stealing our work to train their AI model. Authors earn an average of £7000 per year, we are not rich, and yet a trillion dollar company decided it didn’t want to license our work fairly as it was “too expensive” Theft is not a valid alternative.

I was enjoying the Helensburgh Book Festival so much I forgot to take actual photos of the event so here's a wee pic of the merch & some books by some of the authors involved. 1/

#MenInLove Follow the adventures of Renton Begbie Sick Boy and Spud as they seek romance in Amsterdam, London, and of course, Leith. Read the book, listen to the album, both out in July. @jonathancape.bsky.social @jacksaidwhat.bsky.social @mrstevemac.bsky.social @carlloben3000.bsky.social

Swanning around on the Firth of Clyde

So, yeah, I sort of do historical drama these days. Who’d’ve thunk it? Set in my hometown of Wallsend, on Tyneside, during World War Two. A war-weary battleship arrives in the shipyard for some quick repairs … but disaster strikes! Out next month. Glorious cover art from Isabella Grott.

Had the greatest time at @hburghbookfest.bsky.social this weekend. Came second in a literary quiz where I was on a team with a dog, had a packed event, sold all my books, met so many wonderful people and ate so many biscuits. An incredible literary festival. Can’t wait to come back.

Had such an incredible time at @hburghbookfest.bsky.social at the weekend. One of the best going, it's wonderful. ❤️

“I’m a crime writer – I understand theft when I see it.” Authors call for UK government to hold Meta accountable for copyright infringement. www.theguardian.com/books/2025/m...

Last event of a fabulous @hburghbookfest.bsky.social - @spacemandan13.bsky.social talking to @susiesbookreviews.bsky.social about Dark Island, his acclaimed debut. Capped a great w/end of author talks, workshops, panels for all ages. Huge thanks to all who came to talk, listen, question, & eat cake

Nikolai is half Scottish/half Russian and in a whole lot of trouble: a teenage spy hunted by the deadly CHEKA. Can he survive in the furnace of revolutionary Russia? Petrograd 25 is a spy series aimed at teenage boys #YA #upperMG #scotwriterpitch2025

A God-fearing boy and his atheist auntie travel north to the 1869 gold rush in the Scottish Highlands, striking up an unlikely bond en route. Faith is tested when it becomes clear some men will kill for their fortune. Scottish 'True Grit' #scotwriterpitch2025

Flora's her mother in a Safeways bag. She's going to take the ashes to Skye where her mother wanted to be from, & she's going to take her dad too cos he's got nothing to live for. Set in 1980s Scotland; strikes, Thatcher & Now That's What I Call Music. Morvern Callar+Paper Moon #scotwriterpitch2025

Nikolai is half Scottish/half Russian and in a whole lot of trouble: a teenage spy hunted by the deadly CHEKA. Can he survive in the furnace of revolutionary Russia? Petrograd 25 is a spy series aimed at teenage boys #YA #upperMG #scotwriterpitch2025

You heard Adam, get yourself along to our book festival this weekend!

When you're juggling work with prepping for @hburghbookfest.bsky.social

Hello! I’m @caileansteed.bsky.social & I’m starting a new podcast all about how to juggle the realities of life as an author-managing day jobs, coping with caring or family responsibilities, dealing with disability, & sorting out your finances. If you’re interested in coming on, let me know!

Saturday night in Helensburgh is book night - a few tickets left, going to be great

Are you a teacher, librarian, history-lover, reader of kids' historical fiction, or writer for children? we at @timetunnellers.bsky.social have landed on Bluesky! FOLLOW for weekly creative writing videos and classroom resources sparked by interesting & quirky history, created by children's authors!

It's Publication Day for I Don't Do Mountains, and the fabulous @booksfortopics.bsky.social are first on the blog tour. Looking for some excellent kids books about the great outdoors? Here ya go! www.booksfortopics.com/childrens-bo...

I can guarantee it isn’t. And the people that think it is have no interest in creative writing. Demonstrably. I wish these folks nothing but mild to moderate mishaps and disappointments until the end of their fucking days.

Lambeth libraries are under threat with cuts looming of 25% - on an already stretched budget. Libraries are vital to so many people - one of the few places you can go without spending money, and a portal to so many worlds. Sign and share! #KidLitUK #SaveLibraries www.change.org/p/halt-the-2...

We’re delighted to welcome @callummcsorley.bsky.social back to the book festival for a second year in a row! will be joined by Helensburgh author @caileansteed.bsky.social, this is sure to be a fantastic event! You can also see Callum on our Pitch Perfect panel, giving advice to aspiring writers.