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I am delighted to be appearing at the Edinburgh International Book Festival in conversation with Blake Morrison and John Niven. Continue reading Blake Morrison and John Niven at the Edinburgh International Book Festival

Join me and fellow Edinburgh crime writer, Doug Johnstone to discuss his latest novel, The Opposite of Lonely. Continue reading Doug Johnstone at The Portobello Bookshop

I am delighted to be chairing three events for the 2023 Edinburgh International Book Festival. Continue reading Edinburgh International Book Festival

What a pleasure it was to be in conversation with the phenomenal US author, Barbara Kingsolver. Continue reading Barbara Kingsolver in conversation

Delighted to be chairing this event at Toppings Edinburgh with the wonderful Rachelle Atalla. Continue reading Rachelle Atalla and Thirsty Animals

I am truly honoured to have been awarded the Dr Gavin Wallace Fellowship, hosted by the Edinburgh City of Literature. Continue reading Dr Gavin Wallace Fellowship

Looking forward to joining the amazing Emma Flint for conversation all about passion and murder in partnership with the Edinburgh Bookshop. Continue reading Other Women: Emma Flint in conversation with Mary Paulson-Ellis

Ever wanted to attend a book event in a Funeral Parlour? Now’s your chance! Continue reading Book Week Scotland 2022: Pentlands Book Festival

I am very pleased to have been elected to the committee of the Society of Authors in Scotland. Continue reading Society of Authors in Scotland

I’ll be appearing at the Portobello Book Festival to talk all things historical fiction with fellow Edinburgh writer, Sue Lawerence. Continue reading Portobello Book Festival