Creative Conversations: Anuradha Roy
Monday 30 November, 2020 at 1 p.m. Free – Online Register for Event About this Event Anuradha Roy is an award winning novelist and journalist. Her first novel, An Atlas of Impossible Longing, has been translated into fifteen languages. It was named by World Literature Today as one of the “60 Essential English Language Works of […]
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Wednesday, November 25, 2020 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Free Events, Zoom and online events
Creative Activism: 20th Anniversary of Scotland’s Repeal of Section 28
Creative Conversations Thursday 26 November 2020 – 5 p.m Online, Zoom Speakers Sue John and Kate Charlesworth in Conversation with Professor Louise Welsh Register for tickets Section 28 (known as Clause 2a in Scotland), which prohibited the promotion of LGBT+ people or same-sex relationships in schools, was repealed in Scotland on 21 June 2000. Join […]
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Cambridge Literary Festival – Winter Festival Online
Until 29 November, 2020 cambridgeliteraryfestival.com See All Winter Festival Events Some Highlights See Events – Buy Tickets
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Saturday, November 21, 2020 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more, Zoom and online events
Big Book Week Scotland Quiz 2020
Friday 20 November, 2020 at 4 p.m. Online event Test your book knowledge by taking part in our live Big Book Week Scotland Quiz on Zoom. Over four entertaining rounds Test your knowledge of books in 2020 – can identify a book by its cover and solve riddles? Register at EventBrite Sign up now as […]
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Friday, November 20, 2020 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Free Events, Zoom and online events
P.M. Freestone at Creative Conversations
Monday 23 November 2020, 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Zoom Event – Register at EventBrite P. M. Freestone spent her formative years in Australia, then worked or studied on every continent except Antarctica (there’s still time). Her debut novel, Shadowscent: The Darkest Bloom is a YA secondary-world fantasy published by Scholastic in the UK and […]
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Thursday, November 19, 2020 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Free Events, Zoom and online events
Book Week Scotland 2020
Monday 16 to Sunday 22 November, 2020 Book Week Scotland is an annual celebration of books and reading in Scotland. People of all ages and walks of life come together in libraries, schools, community venues and workplaces to share and enjoy books and reading. During the week Scotland’s authors, poets, playwrights, storytellers and illustrators will […]
Real Bread Bakers – Screening and Discussion
Online Event – Wednesday 18 November, 2020 at 7 p.m. Hosted by Zev Robinson and William Rubel Tickets On Wednesday, Nov. 18, at 7pm UK time, there will be the second screening-panel discussion of Real Bread Bakers (See the trailer ), this time focusing on health and well-being. Panelists will be talking about the role […]
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Wednesday, November 18, 2020 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Cinema, Zoom and online events
Book Week Scotland 2020: Glasgow Libraries
Book Week Scotland 16-22 November 2020 Events are a bit different this year due to Covid but Scottish Book Trust has put together a brilliant online progamme for you to enjoy. Including Glasgow Libraries Events
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Creative Conversations: Sandy NicDhòmhnaill Jones
Monday 16 November 2020, 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Zoom Event Register at EventBrite You will be sent a link to attend the meeting once you book. Sandy NicDhòmhnaill Jones – Poet, Singer, Composer, Harpist and Linguist Sandy was appointed Gaelic Crowned Bard 2019-2021 at the Royal National Mòd Glasgow in October 2019. Her collection […]
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Sunday, November 15, 2020 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Free Events, Zoom and online events
I Like Your Hat – book launch with Magi Gibson
27 November, 2020 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. Magi Gibson launches her new poetry collection ‘I Like Your Hat’ with friends and fellow poets Ali Whitelock and Jenny Lindsay. Free Online Event – Register About this Event Join Magi Gibson for an evening of poetry as she launches her new collection, I Like Your Hat. A […]
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Saturday, November 14, 2020 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Pat's Home Page Blog, Zoom and online events
Scottish Writers Centre: Double Book Launch Leela Soma and Allan Martin
SWC – 17th November 2020 – 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Double Book Launch: ‘Murder at the Mela’, Leela Soma and ‘The Dead of Jura’, Allan Martin Online – Tickets: Free – £10 Leela Soma Leela Soma was born in Madras, India and now lives in Glasgow. The Scottish Writers’ Centre are delighted to host […]
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Poetry, Reading and Discussion
Saturday 14 November, 2020 From 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Hosted by Peter O’Neill, Daniel Wade and Marc Di Saverio Poets Marc Di Saverio ( Canada), Nina Kossman ( Russia/USA), Daniel Wade ( Rep Ireland) Carmen – Francesca Banciu ( Romania/ Germany/ Greece) Jim Ferguson ( Scotland ) and Peter O’Neill ( Rep Ireland) will be reading and […]
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Thursday, November 12, 2020 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Zoom and online events
Queerness in 1980s Glasgow – Douglas Stuart
16 November, 2020, 6 p.m. Creative Conversations University of Glasgow A conversation with 2020 Booker Prize Shortlisted Author Douglas Stuart presented by the University of Glasgow Creative Writing Programme Register for free event About this Event Douglas Stuart is a Scottish – American author. His debut novel, Shuggie Bain, is shortlisted for the 2020 Booker Prize […]
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Bloody Scotland: Michael Connelly and Ian Rankin
Global Exclusive from Aye Write! 16 November, 2020, 7.30 p.m. Virtual event with Michael Connelly and Ian Rankin About this Event Bloody Scotland presents a global exclusive live virtual event with Michael Connelly and Ian Rankin! Free Pop Up Event with two master crime writers on Bloody Scotland International Book Festival Watch Online, completely free. […]
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New World, New Beginnings – Poetry Event Online
12 November, 2020 7 p.m. – 8.30 p.m. Being Human Festival A celebration of human resilience and connectivity through poetry as we prepare for a newly ordered world / new beginnings. Critically-acclaimed poet and Professor in Creativity Owen Sheers will be joined by award-winning poets Natalie Holborow and Eric Ngalle Charles as they share new […]
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Creative Conversations: Peter May
University of Glasgow Creative Conversations College of Arts Monday 09 November 2020, 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Free Zoom Event – Tickets at Eventbrite You will be sent the link to join the meeting once you book. Peter May is the multi award-winning author of the internationally best-selling Lewis Trilogy set in the Outer Hebrides […]
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Saturday, November 7, 2020 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Free Events, Zoom and online events
Creative Conversations: Elizabeth Reeder
Thursday 5 November 2020, 5.30 p.m. – 6.30 p.m. Zoom Event Book at EventBrite You will be sent the link to join the meeting once you book. Elizabeth Reeder, originally from Chicago, is a long-time resident of Scotland. She is author of three novels, her most recent being An Archive of Happiness published by Penned in the […]
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Thursday, November 5, 2020 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Free Events, Pat's Home Page Blog, Zoom and online events
Remembering Alasdair Gray / Paradise
Launch of Gray’s final major work, PARADISE, published by Canongate Books 5th November 2020, 6pm A digital celebration of the life and works of Glasgow’s polymath Alasdair Gray at this special two-headed event featuring some of those who knew him best. Celebrating the publication of Gray’s PARADISE, the third part of his trilogy responding to […]
Landmarks: Hugh MacDiarmid’s Brownsbank
Paintings by Alexander Moffat and Ruth Nicol, Poems by Alan Riach University of Glasgow Arts – Online Event 24 November, 2020 at 5 p.m. Free – Register at EventBrite Join the event 16:30 for a 17:00 start. About this Event ‘Landmarks: Hugh MacDiarmid’s Brownsbank’ brings together portraits by Sandy Moffat, landscapes by Ruth Nicol and poems by Alan Riach. […]
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‘Everything Passes Everything Remains’ Chris Dolan, Book Launch
Saturday, 7 November, 2020 12 noon. Join Chris for a short virtual cycle ride on Saturday 7th, 12 midday? The plan had been for a troupe leaving Edinburgh and another from Glasgow to MEET HALFWAY at the Kelpies. Covid decided otherwise. The virtual launch of ‘Everything Passes Everything Remains’ (Saraband Books,) – in partnership with […]
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The Wild West of Scotland
From Buffalo Bill to Outlander University of Glasgow College of Arts Friday, 20 November 2020, 6 p.m. – 7.30 p.m. Register for Online Event at EventBrite A multimedia storytelling event recounting and reassessing some remarkable moments in Scottish-Native American history. Part of Being Human Festival, 12 – 22 November, 2020 About this Event A multimedia […]
Book Week Scotland: Arlington Baths Recommends
Book Week Scotland: 16-22 November 2020 In November Arlington Baths Club is usually gearing up to participate in Book Week Scotland. Sadly that’s not possible this year because of Coronavirus – however they have highlighted some online events they think will be of interest. Their regular Book Week Scotland collaborators Ringwood Publishing have several free […]
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Wednesday, November 4, 2020 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers
Seven New Strawberries – Book Launch
Monday, 16 November 2020 7.30 p.m. – 8.30 p.m. Hosted by Scottish Universities’ International Summer School Online event – Free via Eventbrite Scottish Universities’ International Summer School (SUISS) is proud to present Seven New Strawberries: seven new translations of Edwin Morgan’s poem ‘Strawberries’ into seven world languages. Together, and with the translators’ accompanying commentaries, they […]
Seahorse Saturday
Saturday 14 November, 2020 – 2p.m. – 4 p.m. Dream and Relax Seahorse Publications Hosted by Linda Jackson line up includes: Alan Riach reading Janet Paisley Charlie Gracie introducing George Gibson and Sheila Templeton with Lesley Benzie. Free Online Event – Register at Eventbrite Linda Jackson – chatting with Pat Byrne – Jim and Pat’s […]
Balloch Open Mic: Something from the Archives
Balloch Open Mic Blog, November, 2020 Trawling through some past writings I came across the following. Thought it might be of interest to those new to the Open Mic or thinking of paying a visit if/when. (Mary Irvine) Thanks are due to those who came at the beginning and continued to support the event on […]
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Tuesday, November 3, 2020 | Filed under: Blog: Balloch Open Mic, Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events
Book Launch: Murder at the Mela, Leela Soma
Virtual Book Launch – Wednesday, 4 November, 2020 at 7 – 8.30 p.m. Virtual launch of Leela Soma’s highly anticipated new novel, Murder at the Mela. Glasgow’s first Asian DI joins the ranks of great fictional Scottish detectives adding to highly popular Tartan Noir. About Murder at the Mela Alok Patel is thrown in at […]
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Monday, November 2, 2020 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Leela Soma writing and blogging, Zoom and online events
Creative Conversations: Daisy Lafarge
University of Glasgow Monday 02 November 2020, 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Daisy Lafarge in conversation with Sophie Collins Zoom Event Tickets at EventBrite You will be sent the link to attend the meeting after you book. Daisy Lafarge’s first poetry collection, Life Without Air, and a novel, Paul, are forthcoming from Granta Books. Her pamphlets include understudies […]
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Mary Irvine’s Blog: Something for Hallowe’en
Witch Hunting in Scotland Scotland was one of the countries in Europe where a lot of witch hunting took place. There were five national large scale witch hunts in Scotland between 1590 and 1662. Most of these were concentrated in the East Coast and the Borders, but there were also cases in the West. Not […]
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Tuesday, October 27, 2020 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Hallowe'en in Glasgow, Mary Irvine: Writer and Philhellene, Writing
Creative Conversations: Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o
Thursday 29 October 2020 6.30 p.m. – 7.30 p.m. Zoom Event – You will receive link after you Register on EventBrite “A tremendous writer… It’s hard to doubt the power of the written word when you hear the story of Ngugi wa Thiong’o” – The Guardian Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o is an urgent and vital writer, […]
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Friday, October 23, 2020 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more, Zoom and online events
‘Words From Battlefield’ – Book Launch
24 October, 2020 2 p.m. Online Event Collection of poetry and prose from the creative writing class at Finn’s Place Register at Eventbrite ‘Words from Battlefield’ published by Seahorse Publications. About this Event ‘Words from Battlefield’ is a selection of the writing from tutor Linda Jackson’s Creative Writing Classes at Finn’s Place – ‘a unique […]
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