A concise guide to screenwriting.

People say trains are expensive, but I've been to London and back three times in the last week, and it's been consistently less than £40 each way! Just use my one neat trick: have every train delayed by at least half an hour and use delay repay.

❤️ Her story is why access to safe abortions is essential.

📣About Push the Boat Out 2024. You may have seen an update from Summerhall Management Ltd confirming that it has been presented with a winding up petition by HMRC. The company plans to appeal the decision but its operations will be impacted while this legal action is underway🧵

I’m so pleased we were able to make this episode a few weeks ago. Lore Segal RIP.

And I’m glad we were able to talk to Lore directly via Backlisted Podcast and to thank her for her work.

#Wigtown 📚 #DumfriesAndGalloway

NASA released the clearest view of Mars ever.

My new book Curtain Call to Murder is also available to listen in audiobook, with narration from me! You can listen on Audible or Spotify 🎧

Howling 😂🤣😂

A night out at Wigtown Book Festival

BIG NEWS! Today, we launch our new Kickstarter campaign in support of the 12 titles we have planned for next year, to help get Influx back to doing what we do best – publishing the quality, innovative books that you want to read Please support us here kickstarter.com/projects/influ…

A brilliant The Portobello Bookshop event with Paula Hawkins and Louise Welsh for #TheBlueHour publication tomorrow 🩵💙

Can't get enough of The Bookshop Band 🎶📚 Their music brings stories to life, turning pages into melodies! Perfect blend of literature & tunes. If you love books & beautiful acoustic sounds, they are a must-listen. #BookshopBand #MusicForBookLovers todmordenbookfestival.co.uk/tickets

It’s launch day for my new book! Hebridean Baker, The Scottish Cookbook. Hope you love it as much as Flòraidh the puppy does! Order here amzn.eu/d/6Gm543v And tune in on Friday to ITV’s This Morning, I will be baking for Dermot & Alison!

Opportunity alert: essexcdp.com/commission/pri…

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So so deserved for so many reasons. Beyond delighted for your success Marjorie Lotfi. What a brilliant evening.

Super piece: nytimes.com/interactive/20…