Stirling’s map offers 6 literary routes tracing the steps of Scotland’s great writers & the sites that inspired them, from the Golden Lion Hotel, where Robert Burns etched his “Stirling Lines” on a window, to the Trossachs of Walter Scott’s “The Lady of the Lake”
www.stirling.gov.uk/news/step-in...
Writing Science Fiction from Scotland – Ken MacLeod
19 June, Glasgow – free
Award-winning author Ken MacLeod’s work ranges from near-future dystopia to far-flung space opera. He discusses his career & how he became a major figure in #sciencefiction
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www.glasgowlife.org.uk/event/1/writ...
A literary history map of Stirling has been launched to celebrate the city’s wealth of mythical legends and contemporary writing greats.
www.stirling.gov.uk
You’re on a ghost train to the land of dreams and nightmares and there are monsters everywhere.
Wilomina: The Land of Dreams and Nightmares.
Out August 13th. Pre-order now.
#Wilomina #graphicnovels #comics
UK publishing generated £7.4 billion in revenue last year.
Compare that to:
Premier League football: £6.6 billion
Home entertainment: £5.6 billion
UK film industry: 2.8 billion
Now tell me again why authors don't deserve fair contracts and better pay.
Great programme launch for @bloodyscotland.bsky.social 2026 in Stirling today! Festival director @bobmcdevitt.bsky.social had fun trying to herd the authors. My panel is 6:45pm on Friday 18 Sept, tickets on sale now: bloodyscotland.com/event/histor...