Glasgow Writers
There is an impressive and vibrant literary scene in Glasgow with book launches, writers’ workshops, spoken word events and a variety other other bookish activities taking place every night of the week. I highlight these events on the site in my What’s On in Glasgow Books, Talks and Poetry Events, however, given the abundance of […]
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Friday, April 12, 2013 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, writers
Glasgow Writers: Leela Soma
Sadly Leela passed away in December, 2022. She will be very sadly missed and fondly remembered remembered. Leela’s Obituary by John A. Macinnes, 7 January, 2023 The Kavya Prize ,founded by Leela Soma, aims to celebrate published work and new writing by Scotland’s ethnically diverse communities. First prize will be announced in May, 2022. Murder […]
Glasgow Writers: Paul McCafferty
I first came across Paul McCafferty on Glasgow University’s MLitt Creative Writing Course, where we were both students. From the outset I was hooked on his poetry. Paul is a naturally gifted writer and his love of language and creative ability shine through in his writing, which flows with fine cadence and draws the reader […]
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Glasgow Writers: Denise Mina
Conviction by Denise Mina – May, 2019 Conviction is engrossing, unusual and funny. Watch out for Denise Mina at: Bloody Scotland Saturday 21st September, 2019 from 3:15 pm – 4:15 pm, Albert Halls. Relaunch of Oxfam Bookshop Byres Road, 21 August, 2015. Launch new book: Blood, Salt, Water – 1 August, 2015 Back in March, 2013 I […]
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Friday, April 5, 2013 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, writers, Writing
Glasgow Writers: Dave Anderson
Opening Time by Dave Anderson – A Play, A Pie and A Pint, OranMor 1 November – 6 November, 2021. When I first wrote about Dave Anderson on my website, back in the early 2000’s, I pointed to his many accomplishments including, ‘singer, storyteller, musician, songwriter, musical director’ and, of course, accomplished actor. Apart from […]
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Thursday, March 21, 2013 | Filed under: People: Local Glasgow West End Characters, writers, Writing
Glasgow Writers: Maggie Graham
I first met Maggie Graham back in 2000 when she had just returned from a month’s writing in Grez-sur-Loing. This trip was part of her prize for winning the Robert Louis Stevenson award for her first novel Sitting Among the Eskimos. The book was also shortlisted for the Saltire Prize. More success was to follow […]
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Tuesday, March 19, 2013 | Filed under: People: Local Glasgow West End Characters, writers, Writing
Glasgow Writers: David MacLennan
(Sadly David MacLennan died on 13th June, 2014. Neither he nor his remarkable achievements will be forgotten. David MacLennan Obituary, The Guardian ) David McLennan Award 2022 – A Play, A Pie and A Pint David MacLennan, Portrait Unveiling, OranMor, 21 February, 2016 One of the traits I admire in writers is a tendency to […]
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Monday, March 18, 2013 | Filed under: People: Local Glasgow West End Characters, writers, Writing
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