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Books and Boudoir

Image: BoudoirPhotography.org.uk I had to work on day job tasks late into Tuesday night and then very early yesterday morning, so by the time it came time to leave yesterday, I was shattered. I saved the evening by grabbing a … Continue reading

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No Shit, Sherlock

Image: Wantoobee Baccara Revisions BACCARA BURNING is fully under way now that I’ve begun the regime of getting up WELL before the day job to work on it. By 6am I was ready and writing and it felt great; I … Continue reading

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Fun in the Scottish Borders

Image: Colin Galbraith I don’t know about you, but if you had half as good a weekend as I did then you’ve had a great time. Mine was a belter: relaxing, great company, lots of fun with two great dogs, … Continue reading

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The Problem With Pop Stars Today

Image: BBC/Spindrift Pop stars, regardless of how little talent they actually have, still think they are so far above the law they can do what they like. Case in point at Glasgow Sheriff Court the other day, when 25-year-old Aaron … Continue reading

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Reasons To Be Cheerful

Image: Elegant Chic Yesterday was the 14th anniversary of my first ever Madness gig at a London venue. I’d seen them before by then, but travelling to London to see the Magnificent 7 on their home turf is like going … Continue reading

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National Crime Fiction Week

Image: Alan Cleaver I was rather disappointed to see not a single Scot among the shortlist of best young crime writers from the CWA’s inaugural National Crime Fiction Week awards. All the finalists were English or Welsh, which I hope … Continue reading

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Leith Gala Day A Success

Image: Me I predicted yesterday would be hectic and so it proved. By the time last night came I was exhausted, sore and burnt (see picture to left). However, it was a great day being out and about, the Leith … Continue reading

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Saturday Morning On Sunday

Image: DDS I was kind of glad the weekend finished when it did. It was all over the place and at times not in the least enjoyable. Parts of it were, though, so they are the bits I’ll talk about. … Continue reading

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