I'll keep this brief (honest). I am delighted and honoured to announce that I'll be joining the judging panel for the Crime Writers’ Association Gold Dagger 2027! Looking forward to reading LOTS of great crime books in the coming year and discussing with my fellow judges.

As I was putting together tonight’s Bookmail reel over on Bookstagram (hey, why not check it out) a wee surprise bit of post popped through the door. I mean, if it’s books then I’m your man! This is a sneak peek but have a little faith and I’ll reveal more soon. @Sathnam

Super proud to be part of exciting launch day @BloodyScotland 2026. Met some of my all time heroes and hung out with my Debut Shortlist buddies. And Denise Mina 🤩 #BloodyScotland 📸 Paul Reich

A glorious (mostly!) sunny day in Stirling to launch the 2026 programme. Guest programmer Denise Mina was joined by a bevvy of crime writing talent (including our Debut Prize shortlisters). TICKETS ON SALE NOW: bloodyscotland.com/whats-on

New review on Bookstagram (so maybe if some of my 3k followers here could take a wee look, I’d be ever so grateful). instagram.com/p/DZNtc9FjGGX/… ‘It Could Have Been Her’ by @lisajewelluk is out 4th July from @centurybooksuk

Topping off a busy day here at Bloody Scotland towers - It was great to catch up with @StuartMacBride on the podcast (it's been too long!), and to hear from @Franapunk999 - one of our debut Prize shortlisters. Listen Here: bloodyscotland.podbean.com/

HUGE congratulations to the five women who have made the shortlist for this year's Bloody Scotland Debut Prize. The winner will be announced at the festival, on Friday 18th September. thebookseller.com/news/the-b…

Maybe we’d build a healthier reading culture if people spent more time championing books they love rather than publicly humiliating the ones they don’t. Not every book is written for every reader. That’s fine. But the constant sneering around “bad” books or mocking people for what they enjoy reading creates an atmosphere where readers feel judged instead of welcomed. Reading for pleasure should never feel like a test. In the National Year of Reading 2026 and the message to GO ALL IN, this matters more than ever. If we want more people to read, discover bookshops, take chances on stories and build lifelong reading habits, then enthusiasm will always achieve more than literary snobbery.

New review on Bookstagram. ‘Body of Lies’ by @JoCallaghanKat is out Thursday 21st May from @simonschusterUK instagram.com/p/DYfMxrOjF3i/…

Our event with Denise Mina and Lee Child has SOLD OUT in record time. Thanks for all the fantastic support. We'll have more early release events coming next week, and you can still sign up to become a 'Prime Suspect' bloodyscotland.com/donate/

Happy publication day to our reigning McIlvanney Prize winner! @TariqAshkanani

🎉 Cover Reveal for my 2nd novel! ✨ for THE TROUBLE WITH SISTER FRANCIS. Really hope Frank & Red fans enjoy meeting Sister F. and the boys. Coming August 26’. x

Happiest of publication days to @TariqAshkanani! #TheHollowBoys is a triumph.

It's time to reveal Denise Mina's first special guest who will be joining us in September, and they don't come any more special than the absolute legend that is @LeeChildReacher Get your tickets here before they're all gone: bloodyscotland.com/event/den…

🚨 #TheHollowBoys by @TariqAshkanani is out today 🚨 The latest thriller from the McIlvanney Prize winning author of #TheMidnightKing, set in a dying rust-belt town in America. Two children lost, the wrong one found... viperbooks.co.uk/work/the-ho…

Check out thefirstelevenminutes's video! #TikTok vm.tiktok.com/ZNRGm65Ck/

We're going to start releasing our 2026 events tomorrow. If you like early access plus a whole host of other benefits, there's still time to become one of our 'Prime Suspects' - join us! bloodyscotland.com/donate/

Today I’m on the Blog Tour for ‘The Hollow Boys’ by @tariqashkanani which is released today from @ViperBooks Check out my review and be in with the chance of winning a finished hardback copy of the book. instagram.com/reel/DYT1cZiOM…

#TheHollowBoys by @TariqAshkanani has been recommended by The Critic, described as a 'powerful book'. Get your hands on a copy of the McIlvanney Prize winning author's new thriller this Thursday! 📚 thecritic.co.uk/murders-for-…

A brand new series on my Bookstagram starts tonight and Chapter One features @cjtudor instagram.com/p/DYKkHSfjI9S/…

Still time to enter my three book giveaway. Head over to Instagram for full details. instagram.com/p/DX_xW-cjNau/…