Book Week Scotland: listed events aimed at an adult audience MY LIFE OF CRIME with Aline Templeton
Monday 19th November 7:00pm Melrose Library You may be surprised to discover that you’ve unconsciously helped Aline hatch murderous and mystifying twists of plot in her ‘life of crime’ as Aline claims one of the great joys of writing is that- ‘We’re in this together. You, the reader, are in the room with me all the time!’ Book your place to hear Aline describe her journey from 6 year old aspiring writer to author of The Third Sin, which is the latest title in her ever popular and best-selling Galloway based crime fiction series, and her newest novel Human Face featuring DI Kelso Strang. www.alinetempleton.co.uk FREE. Booking required Booking and Enquiries: Tel: 01896 664171/ Email: libmelrose@liveborders1.org.uk
REBEL CELLO - Spoken Word + Music
Tuesday 20th November 7:15pm Hawick Library Borders writer and musician Jules Horne presents a wild spoken word performance of modern Border ballads and nano novels in Scots and English, accompanied by stand-up cello and loop station. Featuring the Borders Heritage Festival Commission Three Border Songs, and a touch of Borders Gothic. Books for sale, punk-published under the Indie Texthouse imprint. FREE. Booking required Booking and Enquiries: Tel: 01450 364640/ Email: libhawick@liveborders1.org.uk
IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF A REBEL - 1000 miles in Saxony
Thursday 22nd November 2:30pm Galashiels Library An illustrated presentation by Margaret Skea on her 1000 mile solo research trip to the former GDR in search of Katharina von Bora - the renegade nun who became the wife of the controversial reformer, Martin Luther. And the award-winning book that was the result. Website: www.margaretskea.com/ Twitter: @margaretskea1 FREE. Booking required Booking and Enquiries: Tel: 01896 664171/ Email: libgalashiels@liveborders1.org.uk
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THE REBELLIOUS CRIME WRITER; the Blonde fights back!
Thursday 22nd November 7:15pm Hawick Library Caro Ramsay discusses the statement by Damshiell Hammett , ‘There are no innocent blondes in crime fiction.’ Is that true? Should it be? And what happens when the characters rebel against their creator. The nuts and bolts of successful crime writing, and keeping control of the keyboard. www.caroramsay.com @ramsavcaro FREE. Booking required Booking and Enquiries: Tel: 01450 364640/ Email: libhawick@liveborders1.org.uk
REBEL CELLO - Spoken Word + Music
Thursday 22nd November 7:15pm Galashiels Library Borders writer and musician Jules Horne presents a wild spoken word performance of modern Border ballads and nano novels in Scots and English, accompanied by stand-up cello and loop station. Featuring the Borders Heritage Festival Commission Three Border Songs, and a touch of Borders Gothic. Books for sale, punk-published under the indie Texthouse imprint. FREE. Booking required Booking and Enquiries: Tel: 01896 664170 Email: libgalashiels@liveborders1.org.uk
CABN Indie Author Gathering
Saturday 24th November 11:00am - 2:00pm Galashiels Library Interested in self-publishing? Want to find out how indie authors are revolutionising the world of books? Whether you’re new to the indie publishing scene or a seasoned self-starter, come and meet like-minded writers, show and sell your books, share info, and learn from other authors’ experiences on the feral publishing frontier. Guest speakers are Peter Flannery and Jules Horne. Come for a coffee and meet other experienced and aspiring indie authors. FREE. Booking required Booking and Enquiries: Tel: 01896 664170/ Email: libgalashiels@liveborders1.org.uk
AN EVENING WITH LESLEY RIDDOCH
Friday 23rd November 7:15pm Kelso Library Contact Centre Book Week Scotland 2018 is all about discovering the rebellious side of Scotland’s authors, so what better way to spend an evening than in joining local writer and playwright, Tom Murray in discussion with one of Scotland’s feistiest personalities, namely, journalist, author, political commentator and broadcaster, Lesley Riddoch. Book your place, hold onto your seat and enjoy the discussion as it unfolds. There will be an opportunity for audience members to pose their own questions. FREE. Booking required Booking and Enquiries: Tel: 01750 726400 libraries@liveborders1.org.uk
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