I have been absent from my blog for a wee bit as Mrs The
Wife insisted I lay down my laptop and pick up a paintbrush. After months to
delaying tactics I finally ran out of excuses. We now have a new look kitchen
which is somewhat brighter than it was. I hate the boredom of painting so when
I held that brush my mind wandered in the direction of things to look forward
to.
So, for the lack of something better to say here is what I
am gonna be enjoying in 2013
First off I’ve a story in Near to the Knuckle’s debut
anthology “Gloves Off” My tale is about revenge, lies and retribution. It’s an emotive subject I’ve tackled and my
story will either entertain or repulse you.
Also in the anthology are Richard Godwin, David Barber,
Aidan Thorn, Paul Brazill, Gareth Spark and a whole host of other excellent
writers. It’ll be on sale next week so look out for it and buy it to read the
other guys stories. Any comments about me lowering the tone will be entirely
accurate.
Next up is a fantastic new crime fiction festival titled
“Murder In Moffat” On the 20th and 21st of April top
names such as Christopher Brookmyre, Michael Malone, Alex Gray and Lin
Anderson. Tickets start from as little as £5. More information including a
programme and booking details can be found at http://murderinmoffat.blogspot.co.uk/
In July I’ll be making my annual pilgrimage to the spa town
of Harrogate
Info can be found at http://harrogateinternationalfestivals.com/crime/
The last big event on my calendar will be Bloody Scotland in
September. Info at http://www.bloodyscotland.com/
(they haven’t yet updated it from 2012)
On top of all this excitement I will be hosting Mo Hayder
and Tom Bale on my Blog in April, with the possibility of other top authors in
the coming months. Lee Child’s name has been mentioned (to me not by me!!)
Life is good. Or it would be if Mrs The Wife wasn’t hovering
over me with a paint chart.
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