Monthly Archives: January 2009

A Public Apology and “The Scottish Cringe”

Posted on January 31, 2009 by biowrite

My recent comments, reported in the Edinburgh Evening News,  condemning the lack of indigenous Scottish content in the Edinburgh International Festival, do not represent the views of the Society of Authors.   It was not my intention to give the impression … Continue reading →

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Photographers and Artists I Know and Admire

Posted on January 30, 2009 by biowrite

“At least he knew some amazing people!”  If my entire life should turn out to have been for naught, this epitaph would nonetheless be valid. I have decided to postpone doing a blog on all the writers and musicians I … Continue reading →

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Excellent advice on getting published.

Posted on January 25, 2009 by biowrite

I am delighted to be able to refer you to the blog of Nicola Morgan who chairs the committee of the Society of Authors in Scotland, on which I sit.   Nicola is the most qualified person I know to give … Continue reading →

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At last another post!

Posted on January 19, 2009 by biowrite

Apologies for the gap between this post and my last one.  It’s been an extremely busy and very positive time. Over the festive season I had to check the first proofs of “Please Don’t Hurt Me“, the book I have … Continue reading →

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