Tag Archives: Diane Parkin

Day 8 at the Edinburgh Book Festival

Image: Porto & Fi Another cracking, if somewhat shorter day at the Edinburgh Book Festival–only 8 hours spent in Charlotte Square instead of the requisite dozen. Tiredness, however, is beginning to creep into affairs. Long days coupled with intense periods … Continue reading

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Day 7 at the Edinburgh Book Festival

Image: Porto & Fi The thing about the Edinburgh Book Festival is that you never quite know what’s going to happen next. You find yourself in Charlotte Square in the morning with a coffee in one hand and your tickets … Continue reading

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Day 6 at the Edinburgh Book Festival

Image: Porto & Fi I started my day off at the coffee shop, easing my way into what I knew would be a long one. I sat with a large cappuccino and read (electronically) more of Andrew Raymond Drennan’s The … Continue reading

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A Day Off from the Edinburgh Book Festival

Image: Porto & Fi I had a day away from the Edinburgh Book Festival yesterday, the first of only two days off from the 17 that make up its run. There was no particular reason for this other than a … Continue reading

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Time Out With Diane Parkin

Image: Diane Parkin: Night Crawler It is Easter 1996, and a young homosexual junkie has been murdered. His boyfriend is arrested and charged. Marcie Craig, local DJ and good friend of the prime suspect, knows he didn’t do it and … Continue reading

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Polarised

Image: popsci.com Many thanks to Diane Parkin for having me over at her blog yesterday. If you missed it, head on over for what was an in-depth look at the development of STELLA. Today I am feeling rather polarised. On … Continue reading

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Clockwise

Image: FMD Check me out today over at the blog of freelance writer, photo journalist, and long-time cyber buddy, Diane Parkin!!! I’ll be answering questions all day after what was a very different and interesting interview to do, so please … Continue reading

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