A Doctor Unchained
Fictional Reflections from Scotland

As a traditionally published author, I have become eligible to join the Crime Writers' Association (CWA). The CWA was founded in 1953...

I recently uploaded Part 1 of a Q & A session I put together for my online writers' support group - Start Writing Fiction Creative...

I have often been asked how I came to write Miles Away, where the story came from, and the processes I went through in putting it...

It was just a thought. In case you were stuck for an appropriate Christmas present for your friend, mum, dad, or whoever.......the...

The great people at Bloody Scotland have sent me a video clip of my Crime in the Spotlight slot at the recent festival. I thought I'd...

A chance to win a signed copy of Miles Away - read on! As I return to earth after the excitement of Bloody Scotland my mind has turned...

Bloody Scotland - Scotland's International Crime Writing Festival - has started. On Thursday 15th there was a torchlight procession,...

A review of The Shadows of Men by Abir Mukherjee I've just finished this book, the fifth in the Wyndham and Banerjee series but the first...

I'd only add one thing for a perfect holiday: no politics

I could stare at this picture for hours.

A short review of a beautiful book I've just read. Small Things Like These

I'll be reading an excerpt from Miles Away on stage at Bloody Scotland - Scotland's International Crime Writing Festival. I was delighted...

There is a superb line-up at this year’s Bloody Scotland festival. I am going to numerous events over the four days. They are also all...

A favour --- to anyone who has read Miles Away, and I hope you enjoyed it, please leave a review on Amazon. Whatever you think of the...

by Robin Tones Robin Tones has written an engaging trilogy of stories featuring a sleuthing Cambodian policeman. Each story is...

Tomorrow afternoon in Aberdeen I am holding what is grandly being called a "book signing". I never dreamt I would be doing such a thing....

I was very pleased to receive this careful, considered review of my book today. The reader has asked not to be named but I can say it is...

I am very pleased by the responses I have had so far from those who have read Miles Away. It makes it all worthwhile to hear people have...

First of all, thank you to everyone who has ordered Miles Away — you’re all stars in my eyes. Those of you who bought the kindle version...

I am pleased, proud, delighted etc., etc., etc., to be finally able to say Miles Away has been PUBLISHED. Thanks to everyone who has...