Category Archives: Edinburgh Book Festival

If it weren’t for Paul Auster…

Posted on August 14, 2017 by Colin Galbraith

If you’ve read the biography page on my website, you’ll have come across the mention of a writer called Paul Auster. And if you’ve known me long enough, you’ll recognise that same writer as one who is regularly mentioned or … Continue reading →

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Iain Banks: Scotland Won’t Be The Same

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Colin Galbraith

Yesterday was a tough day among the readers and writers of Scotland and far beyond, as Iain Banks went public that he is in the final stages of gall bladder cancer and has been given only months to live. It … Continue reading →

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Missing the Book Festival

Posted on August 18, 2012 by Colin Galbraith

The Edinburgh International Book Festival is a week old, kicking off at Charlotte Square last Saturday and by all accounts, it’s going well in what is its 50th year. I say “by all accounts” because so far this year, I’ve … Continue reading →

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Keeping the Rudder Straight

Posted on November 1, 2011 by Colin Galbraith

Checkout the New Websites As you may have heard, I’ve relaunched my website at http://www.colingalbraith.co.uk, so please pop over and see what you think. If you’re a reader of crime or paranormal fiction, or have maybe read some of my … Continue reading →

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The Dawning of a New Era

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Colin Galbraith

Image: Kameron Lombard To quote The Specials, this weekend marked what can only be described for me as the dawning of a new era. New Website I launched my new website, chopping off all the unnecessary clutter and focussing the … Continue reading →

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A ‘Special’ Day’s Work

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Colin Galbraith

Image: KGB Clothing A decent day’s work. My final two blog posts from the West Port Book Festival went live over at my (Unofficial) Edinburgh Book Festival Blog: Click here to read David Gaffney & Hannah McGill. Click here to … Continue reading →

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Making an Arse of it at the West Port Book Festival

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Colin Galbraith

Image: WPBF Emily Dodd Emily Dodd entertained a full house in West Port’s Edinburgh Books last night, with her own unique brand of poetry and song. Through tales of insomnia as a child, to Percy the Puffin, meeting The Queen, … Continue reading →

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Lift Off at the West Port Book Festival

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Colin Galbraith

Image: GuerrillaGeek.com West Port Book Festival I nipped up to Peter Bell’s Books in West Port after the day job to collect my tickets for the West Port Book Festival that begins today. Over the next four days I’ll be … Continue reading →

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A Day at the Portobello Book Festival

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Colin Galbraith

Image: portobellobookfestival.co.uk Nothing to Lose Yesterday’s trip to the seaside in the guise of the Portobello Book Festival, was both as enjoyable a day out as it was groundbreaking. Not only did I meet up with some other extremely talented … Continue reading →

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Hell Comes to Saturday

Posted on October 9, 2011 by Colin Galbraith

Image: paranormalknowledge.com A hellish start to Saturday, and an even more hellish end. There are no two ways about it. I knew I would be working at 6am for the day job, but it should only have taken half an … Continue reading →

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