From yesterday's Observer: An experts' guide:culture to help you understand the Israel-Palestine conflict , inc contribution from Raja Shehadeh Profile Books theguardian.com/world/2023/nov…

Happy Publication Day to this unforgettable historical mystery. In 1889 Kitty creates a healing herb garden in the Highlands until a devastating tragedy strikes. 70 years later Caitlin arrives to restore the walled garden - and discovers the herbalist's heartbreaking secret.

3/3 three Don Roberto events coming up soon: 16th November, Stirling: IIlustrated talk The Stirling Smith
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ScotlandStreetPress Jenny Brown #biography #politics #travelwriting #scotlandhistory #LabourParty #SNP

Many congratulations to all the writers on the Saltire National Book Awards shortlist, announced last night - and an especial shout out to our authors @EverDundas Louise Gray and Sandy Winterbottom #SNBA23 .

And … Here’s the whole lot of ‘em. ✍🏻🥀💀
👉To all who have bought, borrowed, read and reviewed my books ... Thank you. 😊✍🏻♥️ I’d never have fulfilled my dream of being a published writer without you 📚✍🏻🥀
(and Jenny Brown obvs!)

Date for your DIARY!
October 11th, #Kirkcudbright at the FABULOUS Broughton House. See you there x
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#DevorgillaDays

Gorgeous flowers Gilly!

Recently, Berry Bros. & Rudd completed an epic 325 mile cycle from London to Champagne.

One of the riders is our dear friend & Doddie Champion, Davy Zyw who works for BB&R. He has penned an excellent blog sharing his experiences of the ride 👇
myname5doddie.co.uk/whats-on/artic…

Good luck to the 8 writers chosen for #PitchPerfect today, so looking forward to hearing your pitches.Here’s a photo with some previous winners- & many of our shortlisted writers now have book deals too. Bravo all! ⁦Bloody Scotland⁩

Many congratulations to Raja Shehadeh whose magnificent book We Could Have Been Friends, My Father and I has just been longlisted for the National Book Awards Profile Books

'The voters are more unhappy with the NHS than they’ve been for 30 years, so let’s listen to them, and change it for the better'

A vital read from #FreeForAll author Gavin Francis on why the NHS is worth saving 💙 Wellcome Collection

wellcomecollection.org/articles/ZOYJq…

Congratulations Callum and Emily!

And Bloody Scotland is underway! Alex Gray introduces her pick of new crime writers before a packed audience in the festival’s new venue, Holy Trinity Church.

I'm so excited to be working on Sara Sheridan new novel THE SECRETS OF BLYTHSWOOD SQUARE out in Feb! I had the best time reading this book: fun, feminist, thought-provoking, sexy! It's available on NetGalley now and I'm approving requests in time for the weekend #weekendreads

It's today! see you in Stirling with a flaming torch, ready for a weekend full of the best international crime writing - and discover the newest names at Pitch Perfect. Bloody Scotland

Pitching advice for Bloody Scotland Pitch Perfect...

Kick off your pitch with a question: “What if…” This will immediately pique the panel’s interest. Find the question that leads straight to the heart of your story.

Terrific Opinion piece today in The Guardian by Rebecca Smith, author of RURAL:The Lives of the Working Class Countryside- Here’s what’s missing from the history of rural Britain: the hidden stories of women who shaped it | Rebecca Smith theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

10am Sunday morning and my festival has peaked - just seen this joyous ingenuous remarkable show #TheGrandOldOperaHouseHotel at the Traverse. Bravo Isobel McArthur and fabulous cast. Go!!

Today we announce the Shortlist for our inaugural Debut Writers Over 50 Award. Congratulations to our Shortlisted Writers, to the Highly Commended Writers - and thank you to all the 1767 writers who entered. We are so impressed by your dedication and talent.

#ThisIsNotDrill 📣 SCOTLAND'S NATIONAL BOOK AWARDS ARE BACK! 📚

To enter our 2023 Book Awards follow the link to our website to the award categories and to complete your nomination: buff.ly/44S48ad 🔗

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