Happy birthday Agnes. Its been such a pleasure to read Agnes’ work this past year. The work the @AOwensArchiveand Gentleman of the West are doing is so important in getting her the recognition she deserves ❤️

I'm running one of 8 FREE workshops with good folks Arkbound in Greater Govanhill Newsroom. Mine is 24/8 but there are plenty more dates, all for writers from underrepresented or disadvantaged backgrounds. Apply to [email protected] by 14/6 or check Arkbound for more.

Would you like to come round our place, North Lanarkshire? 🏡 If you are interested in participating in a project in North Lanarkshire, please contact Kim Beveridge: [email protected] Funder: @creativescots Partnership: NorthLanCouncil & Measuring Humanity The University of Edinburgh

Thanks to EIS Glasgow members for standing up for themselves, their colleagues and their pupils (our kids!). A win for Glasgow at this point could mean the rest of us won't have to go through the same ordeal. Solidarity from SouthLanarkEIS ✅🗳️✊ #voteyesyes EIS

For anyone who needs to see this today. Such practical, sensitive and encouraging advice about writing. theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/a…

I will be posting books and What's Number One? updates from Charlie Baker 💛 from now on in.

Congratulations Maureen. Can't wait to read this story. You are Queen of the plots!

How I will be lured to my death.

OK, writers and readers, we know what makes a good sentence but do we know what this week's number one is?

Buzzing to hear this 👏🏻 Absolutely no doubt in my mind stories and literature can change lives (they did for me too!) Well done to these lads for sensational effort! #TheYoungTeam

My talented colleague's exhibition. Come and see it!

If you're a budding writer in Scotland looking for support as you take your next steps, apply for our New Writers Award by 31 July! If there's any reason you're not sure about applying, get in touch with us. ☎️ 📩 scottishbooktrust.com/writing-and-au…

I highly recommend these workshops with my lovely colleagues at Scottish Book Trust Chris Leslie and Rachel. ✍️✍️✍️

An seo: the lovely people Luath Press have a brand new updated website for their excellent books. Check it out at their link here: luath.co.uk

My novel Cat Step is currently £6.99 on Dead Ink Books' website. It was a Guardian Readers' pick, an iNews pick and an Open Book Editors' Choice. Fancy a read? deadinkbooks.com/product/cat-st…

You should most definitely fancy a read of this…

I had the pleasure of speaking with Paul Sweeney about saving the Glasgow Subway legacy fleet for The Glasgow Wrap. “It’s heritage that is so mundane and day to day that only when it’s been taken away, you start to appreciate its value, right?” bit.ly/4cl4h9y

Across Scotland tonight, artists were united in the same statements to audiences . Our Government has cut off the lifeline to freelancers. The situation is critical. Please support. campaignforthearts.org/petitions/scot… #NoArtWithoutArtists