Photo by Paul Andrew Sneddon Doug tore at the guitar string. His fingers were shredded, the guitar fed back. Louder and louder till it was ringing in his ears. He looked at the notebook. Big Empty.…

THIS TITLE IS AVAILABLE FOR PREORDER-RELEASE DATE IS MARCH 14, 2025This product will begin shipping early March. The Basker's delighted to have you."Just one drink" the night before has left soldier-t...

Graeme Macrae Burnet and Damian Barr are on the list of potential winners of the £25,000 Walter Scott Prize.

Looking down on the water. My car parked by the wall.Two weeks since I moved into this hotel down by the shore. It’s seen better days, but it’s still standing.Kind of like me.Swanky resorts are for…

The day is fading. Shadows growing. Across an empty room.Cold air drifting. Ghosts in the hallway. Calling out your name.Some things are better left. Ashes in the wind. I’m out there. Searching. St…

Photo by Paul Andrew Sneddon Took a walk in the winter sun. The cold air stings your lungs.  The cough is proof of life. The streets are quiet, but the gyms are busy. Folk still got Christmas …

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This afternoon we’re having a little nosy at the bookshelves of Aberdeen based writer, @jez_conolly Jez recently released a book, Capture Spiral; An Escape From Memory, where he revisits a 1970’s childhood. Jez was also one of the “Locals in the Limelight” during Granite Noir in February.Thanks for sharing your bookshelves with us all, Jez. Pop back on Tuesday for Behind the Bookshelves, my interview with Jez about some of the things that contribute to his writing! #scottishwriter #scottishauthor #authorsofinstagram #bookshelvesofinstagram #bookshelf