An Evening with Author Doug Johnstone

Join us for an Evening as we speak with Scottish Author Doug Johnstone, a prolific writer who is the author of sixteen novels, many of which have been bestsellers. His latest novel, "The Collapsing Wave", comes out on 14th March 2024 and is the sequel to "The Space Between Us", which was chosen for BBC Two’s Between the Covers, while Black Hearts was shortlisted for the Theakston Crime Novel of the Year, The Big Chill longlisted for the same prize. Three of his books – A Dark Matter, Breakers and The Jump – have been shortlisted for the McIlvanney Prize for Scottish Crime Novel of the Year. Doug has taught creative writing or been writer in residence at universities, schools, writing retreats, festivals, prisons and a funeral directors. He’s also been an arts journalist for twenty-five years. He is a songwriter and musician with six albums and three EPs released, and he plays drums for the Fun Lovin’ Crime Writers, a band of crime writers. He’s also co-founder of the Scotland Writers Football Club.

The event lasts for roughly 1.5 hours with a small comfort break halfway through. Tickets for the event include a glass of wine or soft drink and you can save £1 by getting a copy of the book with the ticket.