Books

Cromarty Crime & Thrillers Weekend audience hears about the research that took 10 Hail Marys

'Most of us felt comfortable about reading out what we had written and sharing it as we went along'

They all made very persuasive pitches for their chosen titles – but did things get ugly?

In this episode of our literary podcast Northern Bibliosphere, we meet with Highland Book Prize 2021 finalist Donald S. Murray.

Poet Aoife Lyall and Lewis writer RM Murray taking part in Debut Lab

A footnote in history that piqued interest of writer as a schoolgirl inspired her book on the most powerful woman in the north

The world's most popular cult author brings his quirky collection of T-shirts out of the closet and reveals what he loves about them.

'When someone believes in you and your work, it’s the best thing ever'

Judges call the 35-year-old writer "a fantastic talent"

The past resurfaces – but is there a link with the present as a murder as shocking as it is unexpected hits a girls’ boarding school?

HighlandLIT event investigated how to hook in readers – and literary agents

Terence Clifford-Amos follows in the footsteps of John Inglis Hall classic fishing account of Spey tributary the Truim, adding to the story

ArtyNess by Barbara Henderson

In Helen Forbes' latest book, Lily Anderson seems to have it all – but when her fiance goes missing, she could lose everything

Vivienne Taylor has written Love Will Find a Way, detailing her journey with IVF treatment which eventually led to her having a baby girl.

ArtyNess by Barbara Henderson

In 2018, spotting the chance to land a publishing deal with a tweet in the annual XpoNorth Tweet Pitch, Leonie Charlton set herself that challenge.

Books help families bond, give children a sense of escapism and improve their mental health

... And shares news of a new writers' hub

Saltire Society's Scottish National Book Award's emerging publisher of the year is the shared title