Category Archives: Books

Indie Publishing and Me

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Colin Galbraith

A couple of years ago I met with Scottish publisher, author and agent, Allan Guthrie. We met up in a pub in Portobello and spoke at length about the publishing process, writing, and all that kind of stuff. I was … Continue reading →

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An Old Friend

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Colin Galbraith

An old friend has been staying with me these past couple of weeks, after nine years in the wilderness. The last time I saw him he was an unsure 16-year old, a bit lost, with a lot of confusion and … Continue reading →

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Gutting Fish

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Colin Galbraith

As you can probably tell, I’ve got a few things on the go. Which is good. One month ago I released BACCARA BURNING and it’s selling well. I’m very pleased considering it’s a sequel to an existing book I wrote … Continue reading →

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‘Living Leith’ Delayed

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Colin Galbraith

I spent last Saturday with my wife in both a professional capacity as well as a social one. I’ll cover the professional part first. I’m still on the hunt for a suitable front cover for my forthcoming poetry chapbook, LIVING … Continue reading →

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A Bit More On Baccara

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Colin Galbraith

Sales of Baccara Burning are going better than I expected following its release on Friday. From what I can tell, over half of these sales have come through people who already bought and enjoyed Stella, the book that Baccara is … Continue reading →

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Baccara Burning Launched Today

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Colin Galbraith

As you’ll know, these last few months have been pretty turbulent for me, what with sickness, a new job, and other life events. The result of all this change meant I hadn’t written anything in a year, which was probably … Continue reading →

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Ruth Nicol and Cover Problems

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Colin Galbraith

I first met Ruth Nicol back in 1997 when we both worked for a now defunct life assurance company. We worked in the I.T. department, which in itself was pretty much as you’d imagine: dull, soul-sucking, and barely bare-able. My … Continue reading →

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Penicuik Arts Festival

Posted on September 21, 2012 by Colin Galbraith

I spent last Saturday at the Penicuik Arts Festival. I’d been invited by my friends James and Mhairi, both locals who have in the past taken an interest in my writing. i had two events: a ‘Meet the Author’ event … Continue reading →

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Groundhog Day

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Colin Galbraith

Image: Slate.com Happy Groundhog Day! Although this is mainly an American and Canadian custom, I love the whole idea of it. Punxsutawney Phil comes out and if he sees his shadow, we get six more weeks of winter. As it … Continue reading →

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I’m Back and with Book News Galore

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Colin Galbraith

Image: JT Lindroos Hello again an welcome back to Freedom from the Mundane, the daily writing blog I have been keeping up since sometime in 2004. My blogging record since 2012 began has been dismal. In fact, I’ve not blogged … Continue reading →

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