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It’s criminal how busy this month has been (see what I did there?) I’ve been working on the new book, which is more of a crime novel than the last one. It was a surprise that some people thought Dark … Continue reading →

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Well, after a bit of a break (yes, I know, MONTHS!) I’m back on here – mainly because I’ve finally got some things to talk about. The last few months have been busy and I’ve barely had time to draw … Continue reading →

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J K Rowling recently paid a surprise visit to the Orkney Library, where I just happened to be attending the very book club that she had decided to pop in and visit.  Not your everyday event, but an indication of … Continue reading →

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While all over the country, people are opening presents and wrestling turkey’s into too small ovens; in Orkney, in Kirkwall at least, all this is put aside on Christmas day to make time for the Ba’. The game that both … Continue reading →

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The clocks have gone back, nights are drawing in and there are wild seas. It’ll be dark by about 5 pm this week, then by 4, 3.30 and finally 3ish on an overcast day and the sun won’t be up … Continue reading →

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