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My review of The Quarry by Iain Banks
For folks who might’ve missed it over the weekend, here’s my review in The Independent on Sunday of The Quarry, the latest (and last) novel by Iain Banks. As you’ll see from the revi… more →
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My review of The Quarry by Iain Banks
wrote 2 days ago: For folks who might’ve missed it over the weekend, here’s my review in The Independent o … more →
Faber & Faber, how come you are so good?*
wrote 5 days ago: This is going to sound like total brown-nosing (ass-kissing to my American friends), but most of my … more →
Doug Johnstone Asks 'What if...?'
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wrote 3 weeks ago: My blog is normally fairly light-hearted but if you’re looking for a laugh, you won’t f … more →
A FREE Event at Clydebank Library on Wednesday
wrote 1 month ago: Hey folks, been a wee while since I’ve gigged but I’m thrilled to say I have a FREE even … more →
William McIlvanney is a class act
wrote 1 month ago: I had the honour recently of hosting an event with the legendary William McIlvanney for his new publ … more →
I have been slack...
wrote 1 month ago: I have been slack about posting up the book reviews I’ve written in newspapers and magazines h … more →
Even more than I imagined.....
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wrote 1 month ago: Well it would appear Autumn has finally arrived – its so much cooler (cold even) overnight … more →
Rise Up, People of Falkirk!
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wrote 2 months ago: …and go to your local library on Hope Street, tomorrow, that’s Saturday 20th April, at 7 … more →
Loads more reviews for GONE AGAIN
wrote 2 months ago: With one thing and another, I haven’t posted all these reviews of late. So here’s a very … more →
Culture I consumed in March, a bit late
wrote 2 months ago: Ach, bit late with this, sorry. Been a busy little motherfucker, though, you know, writing books, lo … more →
The next book is GO!
wrote 2 months ago: I’m delighted to announce that my next novel, THE DEAD BEAT, is to be published by Faber & … more →
'You've got to hate your heroes' - some Iain Banks thoughts
wrote 2 months ago: like a bomb in your brain I’m not ashamed to say I had tears in my eyes when I read Iain Banks … more →
Gone Again by Doug Johnstone
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wrote 2 months ago: After the drink fuelled violence of Smokeheads and Hit and Run’s sexy, pill-popping rou … more →
Missing - Doug Johnstone novel
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wrote 2 months ago: Let’s try and catch up with some of the great things that have been happening this month. Music soon … more →
GONE AGAIN is Kindle Daily Deal! 99p today only! Spread the word!
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wrote 2 months ago: Folks, just discovered that my latest novel Gone Again is the Kindle Daily Deal today – which … more →
Today’s Kindle Daily Deal is …
wrote 2 months ago: … “three gripping crime novels”. Not to be missed! Click on the pic or the link above to go to Amaz … more →
Y'all should read Ruth Ozeki's A Tale for the Time Being
wrote 3 months ago: Here‘s my review of A Tale for the Time Being (Canongate) by Ruth Ozeki, which ran in the Inde … more →
Shitloads more amazing reviews and coverage for GONE AGAIN
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wrote 3 months ago: Well, there’s been a shitload of reviews for the new book over the last week or so, almost all … more →
Literary death match ahoy! In Edinburgh! Come!
wrote 3 months ago: Look at my big grumpy face! Come and see it up close and personal at a Literary Death Match in The V … more →
