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January 2013

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Friday 11 January 2013
8.00pm

Project Slogan, Aberdeen

Admission £5.00

Poetry with Melissa Buckheit

Originally from New York and New England, Melissa Buckheit is a poet, dancer, photographer, Adjunct Lecturer in English Language and Literature and an Orthopedic Massage Therapist. She is the author of "Noctilucent" (Shearsman Books, 2012), and a chapbook, "Arc" (The Drunken Boat, 2007), and her poems, translations, photography, interviews and reviews have been widely published.

See www.wurmimapfel.net for details

Tuesday 15 January 2013
7.00pm

Aberdeen Arts Centre, Aberdeen

Admission £6.50

Close to the Bone

Best-selling local crime writer Stuart MacBride launches his first DS Logan McRae story in two years.

See www.stuartmacbride.com for details

Saturday 19 January 2013
1.00pm–3.00pm

Woodside and Fountain Community Centre, Aberdeen

Admission free

Woodside's Haunted Heritage

An event aimed at all ages based on Woodside in the Victorian age, with storytelling on the subject of ghosts and free ice cream.

See www.artsdevelopment.co.uk for details

Saturday 19 January 2013
8.30pm

Cellar 35, Aberdeen

Admission £4.00 / £3.00

Demented Eloquence North 1

The first Demented Eloquence performance poetry night of 2013 features Kit Fryatt and E. E. Chandler, with music from the Exile of Elgin.

See www.dementedeloquence.co.uk for details

Tuesday 22 January 2013
7.30pm

Kemnay Village Hall, Kemnay

Admission £7.00

Bertie, Bryce and Effie

Fleeman Productions present three Doric one-act plays adapted by Charles Barron from the short stories of David Toulmin.

See www.kemnayhall.co.uk for details

Wednesday 23 January 2013
7.30pm

Midmar Village Hall, Midmar

Admission £7.00

Bertie, Bryce and Effie

Fleeman Productions present three Doric one-act plays adapted by Charles Barron from the short stories of David Toulmin.

See www.midmarhall.com for details

EVENT CANCELLED

Wednesday 23 January 2013
7.30pm

Inverurie Town Hall, Inverurie

Admission free

Postponed due to snow

AGM with entertainment

The Annual General Meeting of Gordon Forum for the Arts includes, in addition to the business meeting, performances by Aberdeenshire Libraries Reader in Residence Deborah Leslie, Doric entertainers Lorna and John Alexander, and poet and musician Haworth Hodgkinson. Refreshments will be served. All those with an interest in the arts in Central Aberdeenshire are encouraged to attend.

See www.gordonforum.co.uk for details

EVENT CANCELLED

Thursday 24 January 2013
11.00am–1.00pm

Grassic Gibbon Centre, Arbuthnott

Admission free

Cancelled due to weather conditions

Warp and Weft: Aberdeenshire's Culture

Aberdeenshire Council has commissioned a series of discussions to explore culture in Aberdeenshire. People involved professionally or voluntarily in literature in the Shire are invited to this discussion at the Grassic Gibbon Centre.

See aberdeenshirecultureportrait.wordpress.com for details

Thursday 24 January 2013
6.30pm

Banff and Buchan College, Fraserburgh

Admission TBC

Stuart MacBride

A talk by best-selling local crime writer Stuart MacBride.

See www.stuartmacbride.com for details

Thursday 24 January 2013 –
Friday 25 January 2013
7.30pm

Aberdeen Arts Centre, Aberdeen

Admission £10.00

Bertie, Bryce and Effie

Fleeman Productions present three Doric one-act plays adapted by Charles Barron from the short stories of David Toulmin.

See www.aberdeenartscentre.org.uk for details

Friday 25 January 2013
7.00pm–8.30pm

Queen's Cross Church Lounge, Aberdeen

Admission by donation

Poetry for the Birds

A sequence of poetry and music with an avian theme in aid of the RSPB, with Eddie Gibbons, Gerard Rochford, Keith Murray, Sheena Blackhall, Catriona Yule, Haworth Hodgkinson and Louise Counsell.

See www.rspb.org.uk for details

Saturday 26 January 2013
2.00pm–4.00pm

Woodside Library, Aberdeen

Admission free

Paranormal Storytelling

Author Graeme Milne will host an afternoon of paranormal storytelling.

See www.artsdevelopment.co.uk for details

Thursday 31 January 2013
6.30pm–8.00pm

Books and Beans, Aberdeen

Admission by donation

Wayne Price

Wayne Price, poet, short story writer and lecturer in Creative Writing at the University of Aberdeen will be reading from his poetry.

See www.booksandbeans.co.uk for details

February 2013

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Friday 1 February 2013
7.00pm–9.00pm

Better Read Books, Ellon

Admission free

Open Poetry Night

Another of the popular poetry nights hosted by Better Read Books. Bring something to read or just come to listen. This is also a pre-launch event for "Unrequited Love", Yvonne Heald and Pamela Shand's new collection of poetry and short stories inspired by paintings at the National Gallery of Scotland.

See www.literallines.co.uk for details

EVENT CANCELLED

Thursday 7 February 2013
7.00pm

Janie Barclay Photography, Torry

Admission free

Postponed due to illness

Unrequited Love

A pre-launch event for Yvonne Heald and Pamela Shand's new collection of poetry and short stories inspired by paintings at the National Gallery of Scotland.

See www.literallines.co.uk for details

Friday 8 February 2013
7.00pm

Better Read Books, Ellon

Admission free

River of Words

Poet Bernard Briggs and visual artist Mary Bourne are seeking contributions of succinct phrases capturing thoughts on the physical and emotional relationship we have with the River Ythan. Some of these will be incorporated in the River of Words artwork for the new Ellon Academy building. Come along to find out more.

See www.better-read.co.uk for details

Friday 15 February 2013
6.30pm

Waterstone's Union Bridge, Aberdeen

Admission free

Pantomime

Launch of "Pantomime", the debut young adult novel from Laura Lam.

See www.waterstones.com for details

Saturday 16 February 2013
11.00am–1.00pm

Douglas Hotel, Aberdeen

Admission free

One-Eyed Jack

Lemon Tree Writers invite you to the launch of "One-Eyed Jack", a collection of poetry and prose from Knotbrook Taylor, A. C. Long, Ann Nicol and Colin Edwards.

See www.lemontreewriters.co.uk for details

Saturday 16 February 2013
8.30pm

Cellar 35, Aberdeen

Admission £4.00 / £3.00

North-East Spoken Word Slam

Richie Brown and Kit Fryatt host a fast and furious contest of the spoken word. There will be cash prizes for the top three slammers, and the winner will progress to the Scottish Slam in Glasgow, with a chance to win a place at the World Slam in Paris.

See www.dementedeloquence.co.uk for details

Thursday 21 February 2013
7.00pm

Spindrift Studio, Banff

Storytelling Cafe

The first Storytelling Cafe in Banff. Come along and share a story, a song, a poem, or just listen and enjoy the atmosphere.

See www.spindriftstudio.com for details

Saturday 23 February 2013
10.30am–3.00pm

Forres House Community Centre, Forres

Admission £2.50

Writing Workshop with Clio Gray

A short fiction workshop with Clio Gray, presented by forWORDS.

See www.facebook.com for details

Saturday 23 February 2013
1.00pm–3.00pm

Woodside Library, Aberdeen

Here's one I made earlier

An exhibition of writing produced in workshops in Woodside led by Graeme Milne.

See www.facebook.com for details

Monday 25 February 2013
2.00pm

Aberdeen Central Library, Aberdeen

Admission free

S. G. MacLean

The best-selling crime author will be here to talk about her work and answer your questions.

See www.aberdeencity.gov.uk for details

Tuesday 26 February 2013
6.00pm

Waterstone's Union Bridge, Aberdeen

Admission free

The Book of Doom

Launch of "The Book of Doom", the latest book from Barry Hutchison.

See www.waterstones.com for details

Wednesday 27 February 2013
6.30pm

Project Slogan, Aberdeen

Admission free

Flowering Skullcap

Dublin-born poet David Wheatley launches his chapbook "Flowering Skullcap" from Wurm Press.

See www.wurmimapfel.net for details

Thursday 28 February 2013
6.30pm–8.00pm

Books and Beans, Aberdeen

Admission by donation

To Rhyme or not to Rhyme

Distinguished poets Brian Farrington and Douglas Kynoch will read from their poetry that rhymes.

See www.booksandbeans.co.uk for details

March 2013

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Friday 1 March 2013
7.30pm

Banff Castle, Banff

Admission £4.00

Music at the Kelpie

Poet John Mackie launches his new CD, with musicians Bob Sharp and Robbie Flanagan.

See musicatthekelpie.wordpress.com for details

Tuesday 5 March 2013
7.00pm

Janie Barclay Photography, Torry

Admission free

Unrequited Love

A pre-launch event for Yvonne Heald and Pamela Shand's new collection of poetry and short stories inspired by paintings at the National Gallery of Scotland.

See www.literallines.co.uk for details

Wednesday 6 March 2013 –
Sunday 10 March 2013

Various venues, St Andrews

StAnza 2013

Scotland's International Poetry Festival

See www.stanzapoetry.org for details

Wednesday 6 March 2013
7.30pm

Inverurie Town Hall, Inverurie

Admission free

AGM with entertainment

The Annual General Meeting of Gordon Forum for the Arts includes, in addition to the business meeting, performances by Aberdeenshire Libraries Reader in Residence Deborah Leslie, Doric entertainers Lorna and John Alexander, and poet and musician Haworth Hodgkinson. Refreshments will be served. All those with an interest in the arts in Central Aberdeenshire are encouraged to attend.

See www.gordonforum.co.uk for details

Saturday 9 March 2013
10.00am–3.00pm

The Creative Retreat, Gardenstown

Admission £5.00

Writing Workshop with John Glenday

A poetry workshop with John Glenday, presented by forWORDS.

See www.facebook.com for details

Saturday 9 March 2013
2.00pm

Mearns Academy Library, Laurencekirk

Admission free

An Afternoon with Shona MacLean

Shona MacLean will talk about her novels, characters and the Scottish settings she uses. She will also sign copies of her new book "The Devil's Recruit".

See www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk for details

Monday 11 March 2013
8.00pm

New Kings 1, University of Aberdeen

Admission free

James Kelman

A public reading and question-and-answer session with Booker Prize winning author James Kelman, organised by the University of Aberdeen English Literature and Linguistic Society.

See www.facebook.com for details

Wednesday 13 March 2013
6.30pm

Waterstone's Union Bridge, Aberdeen

Admission free

Esther Woolfson

Come and meet Esther Woolfson, author of "Field Notes from a Hidden City".

See www.waterstones.com for details

Tuesday 19 March 2013
7.00pm

Balmedie Library, Balmedie

Admission free

Gary Sutherland

Author Gary Sutherland visits Balmedie Library to talk about his books.

See www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk for details

Wednesday 20 March 2013
7.30pm

Ellon Library, Ellon

Admission free

Doric evening with Deborah Leslie

Aberdeenshire Libraries Reader in Residence Deborah Leslie will tell stories and poems and reminisce in Doric.

See www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk for details

Thursday 21 March 2013 –
Saturday 23 March 2013

Aberdeenshire Museums Service HQ, Mintlaw

Admission free

The Knight and the Crescent Hare

Ankur Productions present "The Knight and the Crescent Hare" by J. C. Marshall, an epic journey from 21st century Mintlaw to the 12th century Middle East and back again. Performances each day at 2pm and 7pm. Booking essential: please phone 01771 622807.

See www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk for details

Thursday 21 March 2013 –
Sunday 24 March 2013
10.00am–4.00pm

Aden Country Park, Mintlaw

Admission free

Creating Digital Stories and Exploring Cultural Heritage

Workshops for all ages, involving creative writing, photography and sound, presented as part of the residency by Ankur Productions. The audio visual stories you make will become part of an online collection that spans four different museums in Scotland. Booking essential: please phone 01771 622807.

See www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk for details

Thursday 21 March 2013
7.00pm

Spindrift Studio, Banff

Storytelling Cafe

Storytelling with Diana Bertoldi. Come along and share a story, a song, a poem, or just listen and enjoy the atmosphere.

See www.spindriftstudio.com for details

Saturday 23 March 2013

Forres House Community Centre, Forres

Admission £2.50

Writing Workshop with Alan Guthrie

A long fiction workshop with Alan Guthrie, presented by forWORDS.

See www.facebook.com for details

Monday 25 March 2013
2.00pm

Aberdeen Central Library, Aberdeen

Admission free

A Shot in the Dark

Free event with crime writer Caro Ramsay.

See www.aberdeencity.gov.uk for details

Monday 25 March 2013
7.00pm

Strichen Library, Strichen

Admission free

Paul Smith

Strichen Library hosts an evening with author and journalist Paul Smith.

See www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk for details

Monday 25 March 2013
7.30pm

Brander Library, Huntly

Admission free

An Evening with Caro Ramsay

Crime writer Caro Ramsay will be talking about her police procedural novels set in Glasgow.

See www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk for details

Tuesday 26 March 2013
2.30pm

Insch Library, Insch

Admission free

An Afternoon with Caro Ramsay

Crime writer Caro Ramsay will be in Insch Library.

See www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk for details

Tuesday 26 March 2013
7.00pm

Kemnay Library, Kemnay

Admission free

An Evening with Caro Ramsay

Enjoy an evening with author Caro Ramsay. Refreshments will be served,

See www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk for details

Tuesday 26 March 2013
7.30pm

New Pitsligo Library, New Pitsligo

Admission free

Lilian Ross

Enjoy an evening with Maud-born Scottish writer Lilian Ross, with stories, poems and singing.

See www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk for details

Thursday 28 March 2013
6.30pm–8.00pm

Books and Beans, Aberdeen

Admission by donation

Brian Johnstone

Brian Johnstone was the founder and former Festival Director of StAnza, Scotland's International Poetry Festival, has appeared at poetry festivals from Macedonia to Nicaragua, and has published four collections to date.

See www.booksandbeans.co.uk for details

Saturday 30 March 2013
2.00pm–11.00pm

Project Slogan, Aberdeen

Admission TBC

Minifest Destiny

Wurm im Apfel is saying farewell to Project Slogan, before the venue closes for renovations, with an afternoon and evening of readings, workshops, cake, family-friendly spoken-word larks, segueing seamlessly into naughty night-time spoken-word frolics. Poets performing include E. E. Chandler, Kirsty Heggie, Jen Cooper, Richie Brown, John Robertson, Lesley Harrison, Wayne Price and Haworth Hodgkinson.

See www.wurmimapfel.net for details

April 2013

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Tuesday 2 April 2013
3.00pm

Macduff Library, Macduff

Admission free

Ian Hunter

Author and retired chief superintendant Ian Hunter wrote about his police experiences in "Murder in Lancashire".

See www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk for details

Wednesday 3 April 2013
7.00pm

Turriff Library, Turriff

Admission free

Ian Hunter

Author and retired chief superintendant Ian Hunter wrote about his police experiences in "Murder in Lancashire".

See www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk for details

Saturday 13 April 2013
1.00pm

Waterstone's Langstane, Aberdeen

Admission free

Pantomime Signing

Author Laura Lam will be signing copies of "Pantomime", her debut young adult fantasy novel.

See www.lauralam.co.uk for details

Tuesday 16 April 2013
7.30pm

School of Biological and Environmental Sciences, University of Aberdeen

Admission by donation

Birds with Everything in John Clare

A talk by Carry Akroyd, wildlife artist and printmaker, who has been profoundly influenced by the poetry of John Clare, the "Northamptonshire peasant poet". She sees parallels between Clare's writings in the 19th century about the loss of farmland wildlife and the loss of biodiversity in the late 20th century following agricultural intensification.

See www.rspb.org.uk for details

Thursday 18 April 2013
6.30pm–9.00pm

Oil and Glass, Torry

Admission free

Launch of "HEADlines" by Bernard Briggs

You are invited to attend the Aberdeen launch of Bernard Briggs' third collection of poetry, "HEADlines". Refreshments will be available and there will be an open mic. There will also be an opportunity to purchase books and to browse the Oil and Glass gallery.

See www.facebook.com for details

Friday 19 April 2013
6.30pm

Claremont Studio, Aberdeen

Admission £10.00 / £5.00

Jaap Blonk

A performance by one of the world's most distinguished, yet consistently experimental sound poets in the intimate venue of the Claremont Gallery.

See www.wurmimapfel.net for details

Saturday 20 April 2013 –
Sunday 21 April 2013
10.00am–6.00pm

Banff Castle, Banff

Admission £140.00 / £80.00

Diana Bertoldi's Storytelling Course

Learn the art of storytelling with Diana Bertoldi. You can attend one or both days.

See www.banffcastle.org.uk for details

Thursday 25 April 2013
6.30pm–8.00pm

Books and Beans, Aberdeen

Admission by donation

Morning Crossword

Launch of a new collection of poetry by Gerard Rochford with images by Esther Green.

See www.malfranteaux.co.uk for details

Friday 26 April 2013
7.00pm–9.00pm

Better Read Books, Ellon

Admission free

Open Poetry Night

Another of the popular poetry nights hosted by Better Read Books. Bring something to read or just come to listen. Guest poet Bernard Briggs will be reading from "HEADlines", his new collection of poetry and short stories.

See www.facebook.com for details

Sunday 28 April 2013
7.30pm

The Blue Lamp, Aberdeen

Admission £6.00

Patrick Duff

An evening of music and poetry with singers Patrick Duff and Craig John Davidson and poets Eddie Gibbons and Gerard Rochford.

See www.facebook.com for details

Tuesday 30 April 2013
7.30pm–10.00pm

Cellar 35, Aberdeen

Admission free

Ploughing On

Join poet Robert Ramsay as he launches his latest collection, "Ploughing On", with music from Haworth Hodgkinson, Morag Skene and Tom Dailly. The event will be compered by Richie Brown and will finish with an open mic session, so please bring along a poem of your own to perform.

See www.facebook.com for details

May 2013

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Friday 10 May 2013 –
Sunday 12 May 2013

University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen

University of Aberdeen May Festival

The name "Word" is revived for the literary element of the new University of Aberdeen May Festival, with readings by Peter Davidson, David Wheatley, Jerzy Jarniewicz, David Malcolm, Kenneth White, Alasdair Gray, Medbh McGuckian, Andrew Greig, Alan Spence, Helen Lynch, Liz Lochhead and Michael Longley, as well the Toulmin Short Story Prize award ceremony and an event featuring Causeway/Cabhsair magazine.

See www.abdn.ac.uk for details

Tuesday 14 May 2013
7.00pm

Finzean Hall, Finzean

Admission £5.00

Who owns Scotland, and how did they get it?

Andy Wightman presents the revised and updated edition of "The Poor had no Lawyers", his account of the history of land ownership in Scotland.

See www.yeadons.co.uk for details

Wednesday 15 May 2013
7.30pm

Woodend Barn, Banchory

Admission £12.00 / £10.00 / £8.00

Flaneurs

"Flaneurs" is written and performed by Jenna Watt and explores violence in our cities and the "bystander effect". She wrote it after her friend was mugged in London and she discovered that a number of people witnessed the assault but did nothing to stop it. It's a thoughtful piece of contemporary theatre and discussion, which was awarded a Fringe First last year.

See www.jennawatt.co.uk for details

Monday 20 May 2013
8.00pm

The Lemon Tree, Aberdeen

Admission £17.00

John Cooper Clarke

A rare visit to Aberdeen by poet John Cooper Clarke, famous for his biting, satirical, political and very funny verse delivered in his rapid-fire performance style that resonated with the punk movement of the 1970s. Poet Luke Wright will appear as support act.

See www.boxofficeaberdeen.com for details

Wednesday 22 May 2013
6.00pm

Kinblethmont Gallery, Arbroath

Admission free

Ploughing On

An evening of poetry at Kinblethmont Gallery, featuring the launch of Robert Ramsay's new collection "Ploughing On" and performances from guest poets.

See www.kinblethmontgallery.co.uk for details

Saturday 25 May 2013
8.00pm

Macduff Arts Centre, Macduff

Admission £10.00

The Coast Concert

John Mackie and friends perform a selection of landscape poems and love lyrics from their CD "A Strand of Pearls". Also on the bill are singer-songwriter Gavin Sutherland and the Oxbow Lake Band.

See www.coastfestival.org.uk for details

Thursday 30 May 2013
6.30pm–8.00pm

Books and Beans, Aberdeen

Admission by donation

Poetry at Books and Beans

Poetry at Books and Beans features the launch of Cheryl Bond's new collection "Yeovil Days and Yeovil Nights", and readings by Haworth Hodgkinson from his published collections and work in progress.

See www.malfranteaux.co.uk for details

EVENT CANCELLED

Friday 31 May 2013 –
Sunday 2 June 2013

Woodend Barn, Banchory

The literature events have been cancelled because Cargo Publishing has pulled out of the Margins Festival. The music events will still go ahead.

Margins Book and Music Festival

The Margins Book and Music Festival comes to Banchory, with a host of book readings and discussions.

See www.woodendbarn.co.uk for details

June 2013

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Thursday 6 June 2013
7.00pm

Finzean Hall, Finzean

Admission £5.00

The Myth of Green Energy

Struan Stevenson, a prominent spokesman on environmental issues, presents his controversial new book "So Much Wind".

See www.yeadons.co.uk for details

EVENT CANCELLED

Friday 7 June 2013
7.00pm

Finzean Hall, Finzean

Admission £5.00

This event has been cancelled due to lack of support.

Fauna Scotica: Animals and People in Scotland

Wildlife writer and photographer Polly Pullar shares some of the stories and inspirations behind "Fauna Scotica", the compendium of Scottish wildlife she co-authored with Mary Low.

See www.yeadons.co.uk for details

Saturday 8 June 2013
1.00pm

WH Smith, St Nicholas Centre, Aberdeen

Admission free

Hidden Aberdeen Signing

Dr Fiona-Jane Brown will be signing copies of her new book "Hidden Aberdeen: History on Your Doorstep and Under Your Feet".

See www.blackandwhitepublishing.com for details

Sunday 9 June 2013
2.00pm

Yeadon's Booksellers, Banchory

Admission £6.50

Lost Banchory

Daniel MacCannell, author of the best-selling "Lost Deeside", leads a walking tour around Banchory starting from Yeadon's bookshop.

See www.yeadons.co.uk for details

Monday 10 June 2013
6.30pm

Treehouse Coffee Shop, Aberdeen

Admission £15.00

Beanstock

Poet Grant Fraser and musicians Davy Shanks and Jon Murray feature in an evening of music, poetry and food raising money for the Pound for Piper Memorial Trust.

See www.facebook.com for details

Tuesday 11 June 2013
2.00pm

Stonehaven Library, Stonehaven

Admission free

Crime Time with author Alex Gray

As part of Crime Month, Stonehaven Library and the Crime Writers Association invite you to an afternoon with acclaimed Scottish crime writer Alex Gray.

See www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk for details

Saturday 15 June 2013
9.00am–6.00pm

Bon Accord Centre, Aberdeen

Admission free

Guiding Lights

Launch of a celebration of guide dogs for the blind in poetry and prose. Authors will read from their work outside Boots in the Upper Mall, and there will be music too. The aim is to raise £3500 towards towards the training of a guide puppy.

See www.malfranteaux.co.uk for details

Saturday 15 June 2013
8.30pm

Cellar 35, Aberdeen

Admission £5.00 / £3.00

Demented Eloquence North 2

Demented Eloquence North features Jenny Lindsay. Also on the bill is Rapunzel Wizard making a return visit to Aberdeen, and there will be music from the Kitchen Cynics. Hosted by Richie Brown and Kit Fryatt.

See www.dementedeloquence.co.uk for details

Sunday 16 June 2013

Library Tent, Hazlehead Park, Aberdeen

Admission TBC

Rapunzel Wizard

Poet Rapunzel Wizard is featured in the Library Tent at Aberdeen Highland Games.

See www.aberdeencity.gov.uk for details

Tuesday 18 June 2013
6.30pm

Waterstone's Union Bridge, Aberdeen

Admission free

Hidden Aberdeen Book Launch

Dr Fiona-Jane Brown will be signing copies of her new book "Hidden Aberdeen: History on Your Doorstep and Under Your Feet".

See www.blackandwhitepublishing.com for details

Saturday 22 June 2013 –
Sunday 7 July 2013

Various venues, Inverurie

Garioch Theatre Festival

This year's festival brings Shakespeare's "The Tempest" from Mitchell School of Drama, "Brier Rose" from the Folding Theatre Puppet Company, Bob Larbey's "A Month of Sundays" from Garidge Theatre and Charles Barron's "Blown Seed" from Fleeman Productions. The programme also includes workshops and a flashmob performance.

See www.gariochtheatrefestival.org.uk for details

Saturday 22 June 2013 –
Friday 28 June 2013

Various venues, Cullen, Portsoy, Macduff and Huntly

Framed Against the Sky

Poet Billy Letford, composer Brian Irvine and musicians from the Red Note Ensemble will be popping up around Cullen, Portsoy, Macduff, Huntly and beyond with workshops and performances.

See www.framedagainstthesky.com for details

Tuesday 25 June 2013
2.30pm

Fraserburgh Library, Fraserburgh

Admission free

Crime Time with author Aline Templeton

As part of Crime Month, Fraserburgh Library and the Crime Writers Association invite you to an afternoon with acclaimed Scottish crime writer Aline Templeton.

See www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk for details

Tuesday 25 June 2013
7.30pm

Ellon Library, Ellon

Admission free

Aline Templeton

Author Aline Templeton will be in Ellon Library.

See www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk for details

Thursday 27 June 2013
6.30pm–8.00pm

Books and Beans, Aberdeen

Admission by donation

A Twist of Lime Street

Launch of "A Twist of Lime Street" - New and Selected Poems by Eddie Gibbons. With guest reader Gerard Rochford, plus open mic.

See www.inpressbooks.co.uk for details

July 2013

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Monday 1 July 2013
7.00pm

Aberdeen Arts Centre, Aberdeen

Admission free

Storm Petrel

Keith Murray launches "Storm Petrel", his first new collection of poems in nearly a year. Neil C. Young will appear as guest reader.

See www.malfranteaux.co.uk for details

Friday 5 July 2013
7.00pm–9.00pm

Better Read Books, Ellon

Admission free

Open Poetry Night

Another of the popular poetry nights hosted by Better Read Books. Bring something to read or just come to listen. Refreshements will be served as usual.

See www.better-read.co.uk for details

Saturday 13 July 2013
2.00pm

Aberdeen Central Library, Aberdeen

Admission free

Treasures

Workshop with Des Dillon

One of a series of writing workshops run by Scottish Book Trust to help get you thinking about your treasured items.

See www.scottishbooktrust.com for details

Saturday 20 July 2013
8.30pm

Cellar 35, Aberdeen

Admission £5.00 / £3.00

Demented Eloquence North 3

Demented Eloquence North features Harry Giles, Cassidy Warner and Johnny Morrice. Hosted by Kit Fryatt.

See www.dementedeloquence.co.uk for details

Tuesday 30 July 2013
10.00am

Mar Lodge Estate, Braemar

Admission free

Silent Walk and Workshop with Wounded Knee

Join Drew Wright (Wounded Knee) as he leads a silent walk in the footsteps of local poet Nan Shepherd through Mar Lodge Estate in the Cairngorms. Postcards and pens will be available to note down thoughts or make sketches, which after the one-hour walk we will turn into simple compositions based on the rhythm of the words or the lines of the images. Drew has been particularly interested by Nan's view of walking quietly and reflectively through nature and letting that inspire her writing.

See www.woodendbarn.com for details

Tuesday 30 July 2013
7.30pm

OAP Hall, Huntly

Admission free

Huntly Community Bookshop

Feasibility Study

Huntly Writers invite you to a public meeting to discuss the feasibility of establishing a community bookshop in Huntly.

See www.huntlywriters.co.uk for details

August 2013

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Friday 2 August 2013 –
Monday 12 August 2013

Orb's Bookshop, Huntly

Huntly Writers at Orb's Bookshop

Members of Huntly Writers will be in residence in Orb's Bookshop on 2, 3, 7, 9, 10 and 12 August 2013. People are invited to come and talk to them about their work and writing in general, and there will be readings by local authors at 11am each morning.

See www.huntlywriters.co.uk for details

Saturday 3 August 2013 –
Saturday 10 August 2013

Various venues, Aberdeenshire

Framed Against the Sky

Poet Billy Letford, composer Brian Irvine and musicians from the Red Note Ensemble will be popping up around Aboyne, Deeside and beyond with workshops and performances.

See www.framedagainstthesky.com for details

Saturday 3 August 2013
7.00pm

Finzean Hall, Finzean

Admission £5.00

James Robertson

Bestselling Scottish author James Robertson discusses his eagerly awaited new novel "The Professor of Truth".

Part of Aboyne and Deeside Festival

See www.aboyneanddeesidefestival.org.uk for details

Thursday 15 August 2013
3.00pm

Aberdeen Central Library, Aberdeen

Admission free

Melanie Robertson-King

Author Melanie Robertson-King will be discussing and reading from her first novel "A Shadow in the Past".

See www.aberdeencity.gov.uk for details

EVENT CANCELLED

Saturday 17 August 2013 –
Sunday 18 August 2013

Tolquhon Studio (Art on the Green), Udny Green

Admission £95.00

This workshop has been cancelled by the promoter.

A Sense of Place

In the picturesque conservation village of Udny Green, develop your powers of observation as a stimulus for creative writing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced writer, this weekend workshop with tutor Haworth Hodgkinson will encourage you to explore the influence and importance of place on writing.

See www.tolquhon-gallery.co.uk for details

Saturday 17 August 2013
8.30pm

Cellar 35, Aberdeen

Admission £5.00 / £3.00

Demented Eloquence North 4

Demented Eloquence North features Mike Garry, Stephanie Dogfoot, Max Scratchmann and E-Jitz. Hosted by Richie Brown and Kit Fryatt.

See www.dementedeloquence.co.uk for details

Tuesday 20 August 2013
7.00pm

Waterstone's Union Bridge, Aberdeen

Admission free

Evening with Alan Spence

Aberdeen University lecturer and author of August's Waterstones Scottish Book of the Month, Alan Spence, will be in store talking about and signing his latest novel, "Night Boat".

See www.waterstones.com for details

September 2013

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Sunday 1 September 2013 –
Monday 30 September 2013

Various venues, Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire

New Words 2013

Festival of New Writing in Aberdeen and North-East Scotland

The New Words festival will not run in 2013. However many of the individual events that our partners planned for the festival will still take place as independent events.

See www.newwords.co.uk for details

Monday 2 September 2013 –
Thursday 5 September 2013

Various venues, Banchory and Aberdeen

Framed Against the Sky

Poet Billy Letford, composer Brian Irvine and musicians from the Red Note Ensemble will be popping up around Banchory and Aberdeen with workshops and performances.

See www.framedagainstthesky.com for details

Friday 6 September 2013 –
Friday 27 September 2013

Salmon Bothy, Portsoy

The Line and the Circle

An exhibition with a series of performances and workshops based around a collaboration between poet Catriona Yule and visual artist Anne Murray.

See www.salmonbothy.org.uk for details

Wednesday 11 September 2013
7.00pm

Backhill Bothy, New Deer

Admission by donation

Haworth Hodgkinson and Atlas Moon

Poet and musician Haworth Hodgkinson will be permeating the Bothy with his own unique blend of words and sounds. Eastern melodies will also be emanating as Atlas Moon perform sarod and percussion improvisations.

See www.facebook.com for details

Thursday 12 September 2013

Salmon Bothy, Portsoy

From Landscape to Fiction

An illustrated talk and reading by author Haseley Hinton, celebrating the beautiful scenery and historical features of North-East Scotland that have inspired the creation of the Seacrow world in her novels. The event also features guest poets and musicians.

See www.salmonbothy.org.uk for details

Friday 13 September 2013
7.00pm

Better Read Books, Ellon

Admission free

Open Poetry Night

Better Read Books host one of their popular open poetry nights, with guest appearances from the four authors of "Point of Balance", a new collection of stories from Lemon Tree Writers.

See www.better-read.co.uk for details

Saturday 14 September 2013
11.00am

Douglas Hotel, Aberdeen

Admission free

Point of Balance

Lemon Tree Writers invite you to the launch of "Point of Balance", a new collection of short stories by Pamela Shand, Morag Skene, Sam Fleming and Haworth Hodgkinson.

See www.lemontreewriters.co.uk for details

Sunday 15 September 2013
7.00pm

Peacock Visual Arts, Aberdeen

Admission TBC

Lemon Zest

Lemon Tree Writers celebrate their 20th anniversary with a cocktail of poetry, prose, plays and music, with special guests Eddie Gibbons, Keith Meisner and the Kitchen Cynics.

See www.lemontreewriters.co.uk for details

Thursday 19 September 2013 –
Monday 23 September 2013

Various venues, Aberdeen and Deeside

Framed Against the Sky

Poet Billy Letford, composer Brian Irvine and musicians from the Red Note Ensemble will be popping up around Braemar, Torphins, Banchory, Crathes, Torry and Aberdeen with workshops and performances.

See www.framedagainstthesky.com for details

Thursday 26 September 2013
6.30pm–8.00pm

Books and Beans, Aberdeen

Admission by donation

The Quait Chiel

Bill Thom reads from his newly published ballad.

See tapsalteerie1.blogspot.co.uk for details

Saturday 28 September 2013
8.30pm

Cellar 35, Aberdeen

Admission £5.00 / £3.00

Demented Eloquence North 5

Demented Eloquence North features performances from Elaine Feeney and Haworth Hodgkinson with Atlas Moon. Hosted by Richie Brown and Kit Fryatt.

See www.dementedeloquence.co.uk for details

October 2013

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Thursday 3 October 2013 –
Sunday 6 October 2013

Brander Library, Huntly

Huntly Book Festival

Huntly Library presents its own book festival with readings and workshops.

See www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk for details

Thursday 3 October 2013
9.00pm

Belmont Bar Below, Aberdeen

Admission £5.00

Shopmobility / Demented Eloquence Charity Poetry Slam

An open slam competition, plus featured writers Andy Bissett, Sheena Blackhall, Bernard Briggs, Kit Fryatt and Richie Brown.

See www.dementedeloquence.co.uk for details

Wednesday 9 October 2013
1.00pm

Music Hall, Aberdeen

Admission £8.80

Culture Cafe: William McIlvanney

Novelist William McIlvanney, author of "Docherty", "The Big Man" and the Laidlaw series of detective novels, returns to Aberdeen for this lunchtime event.

See www.boxofficeaberdeen.com for details

Thursday 10 October 2013
7.00pm

Cellar 35, Aberdeen

Admission by donation

A Night of Storytelling and Poetry with John Row

For one night only join storyteller and poet John Row and friends at Cellar 35 for an evening of entertainment! Come bring a story, a poem, a song, a joke or just come to listen and enjoy!

See www.facebook.com for details

Friday 11 October 2013
7.00pm

Oil and Glass, Torry

Admission £2.00

Almost a Picture

featuring poetry by Tyneside poet Sean Burn

Bring your favourite poems and songs to read or sing to a supportive audience in the relaxed setting of Oil and Glass.

See www.mhfestival.com for details

Wednesday 16 October 2013
2.30pm

Acorn Centre, Inverurie

Admission free

Doric Storytelling

Come and join local writer and performer Debbie Leslie for an entertaining afternoon in the Doric.

See www.gordonforum.co.uk for details

Friday 18 October 2013 –
Sunday 20 October 2013

Castle Fraser, Kemnay

Unsolved

A weekend of crime, mystery and intrigue at Castle Fraser.

See www.nts.org.uk for details

Saturday 19 October 2013
8.30pm

Cellar 35, Aberdeen

Admission £5.00 / £3.00

Demented Eloquence North 6

Demented Eloquence North features Colin Edwards and John Mackie, with guest musicians. Hosted by Richie Brown.

See www.dementedeloquence.co.uk for details

Wednesday 23 October 2013
6.00pm

Woodend Barn, Banchory

Admission £8.00 / £6.00 / £3.00

Framed Against the Sky

Over the past few months Red Note Ensemble, Irish composer Brian Irvine and Scottish poet Billy Letford have been touring Aberdeenshire and the City introducing people to new music and holding workshops in schools and open workshops during events. Participants have been helping Brian and Billy create a new piece of music which is being premiered tonight with their involvement alongside Red Note Ensemble.

See www.framedagainstthesky.com for details

Saturday 26 October 2013
11.00am

Seventeen, Aberdeen

Admission free

Beginning poems - and trying to finish them

A Workshop with Liz Lochhead

A workshop on the technical aspects of writing poetry, from choosing words and form to editing and re-editing! Suitable for beginners and experienced poets alike, this is a not to be missed opportunity to learn from one of Scotland's greatest poets. Places are limited and prior booking is essential.

See www.lemontreewriters.co.uk for details

Monday 28 October 2013
5.30pm

Fraserburgh Library, Fraserburgh

Admission free

An Evening with Mark Jackson

Local author Mark Jackson will be talking about his debut adventure novel "The Revenge of Colonel Blood", and Jesper Ericsson and Tess Maclean of the Gordon Highlanders Museum will demonstrate some of the uniform and equipment that the hero of the book uses in his adventures.

See www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk for details

Thursday 31 October 2013
6.30pm–8.00pm

Books and Beans, Aberdeen

Admission by donation

What are you looking at me for?

Olivia McMahon reads from her new collection of poems and images inspired by artworks in Aberdeen Art Gallery.

See www.malfranteaux.co.uk for details

November 2013

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Friday 8 November 2013
7.00pm

Meston Lecture Theatre, University of Aberdeen

Admission £10.00 / £8.00

An Evening with Ian Rankin

Scotland's best selling crime writer celebrates the launch of his new Rebus book "Saints of the Shadow Bible".

See www.waterstones.com for details

Saturday 9 November 2013
1.30pm

Seventeen, Aberdeen

Admission free

Conflicts, Creativity and Communication

Artists and scientists exploring the complexities of nature

Author Jo Falla is part of a multi-disciplinary team of artists and scientists in a residency project considering the role of art and science in transforming environmental conflicts. In this event Jo will read a new short story and there will be music from flautist Richard Craig.

See www.aces.ac.uk for details

Saturday 16 November 2013 –
Sunday 17 November 2013
10.00am–6.00pm

Banff Castle, Banff

Admission £165.00 / £90.00

Touch the Wild

In this course in wild storytelling, Diana Bertoldi will guide you through advanced storytelling exercises and techniques, with ample space for practice and experiment. You can attend one or both days.

See www.dianastoryteller.com for details

Saturday 16 November 2013
1.30pm

The Square, Huntly

Admission TBC

Steps to Inspiration

Local writer Maureen Ross will lead us on a forensic study of our environment on this all accessible walk around Huntly before we share our thoughts in a writing workshop and craft a communal poem.

See www.deveron-arts.com for details

Saturday 16 November 2013
7.30pm

Tin Hut, Gartly

Admission £10.00 / £6.00 / £0.00

Isla Quartet

The Isla Quartet gives the first complete performance of Ronald Center's String Quartet No.3, with Anna Lavigne reading poems by Maureen Ross and Brian Nisbet between the movements. The programme also includes the first performance of David Ward's String Quartet No.7 and new pieces specially written by young people.

Part of Sound Festival

See www.centeral.co.uk for details

Thursday 21 November 2013
6.00pm

Books and Beans, Aberdeen

Admission TBC

Aberdeenshire Folk Tales

Sheena Blackhall and Grace Banks will be hosting an evening of story and song to celebrate the launch of their book "Aberdeenshire Folk Tales". Come and share, raise a cuppa and make merry with them!

See www.thehistorypress.co.uk for details

Saturday 23 November 2013
8.30pm

Cellar 35, Aberdeen

Admission £5.00 / £3.00

Demented Eloquence North 7

Demented Eloquence North features Karl Parkinson, one of Ireland's best known performing poets. Also on the bill are Knotbrook Taylor and David Liddell, a poetry and sound duo from Angus, and Bernard Briggs from Ellon. Hosted by Richie Brown and Kit Fryatt.

See www.dementedeloquence.co.uk for details

Monday 25 November 2013
2.00pm

Carnoustie Library, Carnoustie

Admission free

Nostalgia's no what it used to be

A humorous reminiscence in verse looking at Old Dundee will be presented by local poet and author Derek Meikleham.

See www.scottishbooktrust.com for details

Monday 25 November 2013
2.00pm

Monifieth Library, Monifieth

Admission free

Murders and Misdeeds with Forbes Inglis

Local author Forbes Inglis was intrigued by the story about Montrose lady Margaret Shuttleworth, who was tried and convicted of the murder of her husband based upon little evidence. He went on to research men and women from Angus who were accused of capital crimes in the 18th and 19th centuries and the result is his fascinating book "Murders and Misdeeds". Books will be for sale and Forbes will be available to sign copies.

See www.scottishbooktrust.com for details

Monday 25 November 2013
7.00pm

Montrose Library, Montrose

Admission free

Banter with Brookmyre

Best-selling author of such memorable titles such as "Attack of the Unsinkable Rubber Ducks" and "Boiling a Frog", and a fully paid up member of the Tartan Noir club, Christopher Brookmyre will be talking about his new book "Flesh Wounds".

See www.scottishbooktrust.com for details

Tuesday 26 November 2013
2.00pm

Montrose Library, Montrose

Admission free

Scottish Poets: a personal selection by Sheila Mann

Sheila Mann will be at the Montrose Library talking about her favourite Scottish poets, including some well known Angus poets.

See www.scottishbooktrust.com for details

Tuesday 26 November 2013
2.00pm

Arbroath Library, Arbroath

Admission free

A Presentation on Sir Walter Scott

After twenty years as Principal Teacher of Chemistry at Arbroath High School, Dr Eric Yeaman took early retirement and embarked on a second career as a freelance author. He has written a number of children's stories (shunned by publishers) and articles and short stories for magazines (accepted). He is currently treasurer of Angus Writers' Circle.

See www.scottishbooktrust.com for details

Tuesday 26 November 2013
2.00pm

Brechin Library, Brechin

Admission free

It's a Crime

Local author Chris Longmuir, winner of the International Dundee Book Prize, will be a guest of Brechin Library to talk abut the characters in her Dundee crime series, which started with "Dead Wood", featuring DS Bill Murphy.

See www.scottishbooktrust.com for details

Tuesday 26 November 2013
6.45pm

Forfar Library, Forfar

Admission free

Knight of Murder and Suspense

Crime writer Alanna Knight is one of the most popular authors in UK libraries and has been named in The Times "100 masters of Crime". She has written more than 60 books, including three historical crime series, and is one third of the "Femmes Fatales" trio along with Lin Anderson and Alex Gray. As well as being a writer, Alanna is a talented artist and has completed portraits of fellow authors such as Ian Rankin and Dorothy Dunnett.

See www.scottishbooktrust.com for details

Tuesday 26 November 2013
7.00pm

Elgin Library, Elgin

Admission free

Sara Sheridan

Informal talk with Sara Sheridan, author of the Mirabelle Bevan mysteries. Sara Sheridan will be having an informal chat about her writing at Elgin Library.

See www.scottishbooktrust.com for details

Wednesday 27 November 2013
10.30am

Forfar Library, Forfar

Admission free

The Crofter Quine

Described as one of Scotland's best storytellers, and author of "The Crofter Quine", Betty Fotheringham will be coming along to Forfar Library to to talk about her book and experiences.

See www.scottishbooktrust.com for details

Wednesday 27 November 2013
11.15am

Tillydrone Library, Aberdeen

Admission free

Caroline Clough

Caroline Clough will be talking about her novels "Red Fever" and the Scottish Children's Book Awards shortlisted title "Black Tide".

See www.scottishbooktrust.com for details

Wednesday 27 November 2013
1.00pm

Music Hall, Aberdeen

Admission £8.80

Culture Cafe: Carol Ann Duffy

UK Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy is accompanied by musician John Sampson in this lunchtime event.

See www.boxofficeaberdeen.com for details

Wednesday 27 November 2013
7.00pm

Ellon Library, Ellon

Admission TBC

Are There Only Seven Stories in the World?

Anna Fancett leads a Philosophy Cafe discussion and debate. Tea and coffee will be provided.

See www.scottishbooktrust.com for details

Wednesday 27 November 2013
7.30pm

Portlethen Library, Portlethen

Admission free

Night Time, Crime Time

Author talk by Lin Anderson, highly regarded Scottish crime writer, whose mysteries feature forensic scientist Rhona MacLeod.

See www.scottishbooktrust.com for details

Thursday 28 November 2013
11.15am

Birkhill School, Birkhill

Admission free

James Robertson takes to the road

James Robertson, well know prize-winning author will be on one of Angus Libraries' mobile vans at Birkhill stop. Why not pop along to chat with James informally about his books including his latest novel "Professor of Truth"? James will also be willing to sign copies of his books.

See www.scottishbooktrust.com for details

Thursday 28 November 2013
1.45pm

Bucksburn Library, Bucksburn

Admission free

Metaphrog

After an initial talk about graphic novels and character design, participants will be given the opportunity to create their own characters and look at techniques used in comics and other visual storytelling media. The session will draw to a close with a showing of Metaphrog's "Louis" animation.

See www.scottishbooktrust.com for details

Thursday 28 November 2013
2.00pm

Banchory Library, Banchory

Admission free

Crime in the Afternoon

Author talk with noted Scottish crime writer Lin Anderson, whose mysteries feature forensic scientist Rhona MacLeod.

See www.scottishbooktrust.com for details

Thursday 28 November 2013
2.00pm

Kirriemuir Library, Kirriemuir

Admission free

James Robertson

James Robertson, poet, editor, novelist and publisher is an active and prolific writer and was the first Writer in Residence at the Scottish Parliament. He set up Kettillonia, a small pamphlet press, in 1999 and is the general editor of Itchy Coo, the successful Scots Children's book imprint at Black and White. Two of his works have won the Saltire Book of the Year, "The Land Lay Still" in 2010 and "Joseph Knight" in 2003. James Robertson lives in Angus and his latest novel "The Professor of Truth" has sparked some debate in the media.

See www.scottishbooktrust.com for details

Thursday 28 November 2013
6.30pm–8.00pm

Books and Beans, Aberdeen

Admission by donation

Richie Brown and Bernard Briggs

Richie Brown delivers an odd mixture of political poems, semi-amusing verse and strange flights of fancy. Bernard Briggs is very well known on the local poetry scene and his recently published collection "Headlines" has garnered great acclaim since it was launched at Oil and Glass back in April.

See www.richiebrown.co.uk for details

Thursday 28 November 2013
7.00pm

Buckie Library, Buckie

Admission free

Storytelling with Jess Smith

An evening with storyteller and traveller Jess Smith. Listen to Jess speak about her experiences with travelling and traditional storytelling and hear a few of her best yarns.

See www.scottishbooktrust.com for details

Thursday 28 November 2013
7.30pm

Belmont Picturehouse, Aberdeen

Admission free

An Evening with Lin Anderson

Join Lin Anderson, writer of screen plays, fiction and co-founder of the "Bloody Scotland" crime-writing festival, and delve into the dark world of crime and the secrets of writing for the silver screen. Refreshments will be provided.

See www.scottishbooktrust.com for details

Friday 29 November 2013
1.30pm

Peterhead Library, Peterhead

Admission free

That Was the Way It Was

All the horror, tragedy, comedy of history brought alive for youngsters and parents in a fun-filled session with Allan Burnett.

See www.scottishbooktrust.com for details

Friday 29 November 2013
2.00pm

Kirriemuir Library, Kirriemuir

Admission free

Keith Brumpton

Keith Brumpton will visit Kirriemuir Library to talk to the children about his books. Come along for an exciting event.

See www.scottishbooktrust.com for details

Friday 29 November 2013
8.00pm

Elgin Library, Elgin

Admission free

An Evening of Crime with Stuart MacBride

An evening with best-selling author Stuart MacBride, author of the "Granite City" novels.

See www.scottishbooktrust.com for details

Saturday 30 November 2013
1.00pm–3.00pm

Better Read Books, Ellon

Admission free

Maggie Craig

Novelist Maggie Craig will be signing copies of her books.

See www.better-read.co.uk for details

Saturday 30 November 2013
1.00pm–2.30pm

W. H. Smith, St Nicholas Centre, Aberdeen

Admission free

Hidden Aberdeen

Fiona-Jane Brown will be signing copies of her best-selling book "Hidden Aberdeen: History On Your Doorstep and Under Your Feet".

See www.facebook.com for details

December 2013

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Wednesday 4 December 2013
12.30pm

Aberdeen Art Gallery, Aberdeen

Admission free

What are you looking at me for?

Olivia McMahon will read poems from her newly published book of poems and popular paintings from the gallery, with projections of the paintings.

See www.malfranteaux.co.uk for details

Thursday 5 December 2013
6.00pm

Waterstones, Aberdeen

Admission TBC

Aberdeenshire Folk Tales

Sheena Blackhall and Grace Banks will be hosting an evening of story and song to celebrate the launch of their book "Aberdeenshire Folk Tales". Come and share, raise a cuppa and make merry with them!

See www.thehistorypress.co.uk for details

Thursday 5 December 2013
7.30pm

Green Tree, Banff

Admission free

Carmilla Voiez: Black Sun and Broken Mirrors

Carmilla Voiez will be at the Green Tree to read from her latest books and sign your paperback copies. Books, bookmarks and other items will be on sale during the evening.

See www.facebook.com for details

Friday 6 December 2013
7.00pm–9.00pm

Better Read Books, Ellon

Admission free

Open Poetry Night with Christine Ritchie

Poet Christine Ritchie, author of the collection "Moraine", is the guest at another of the popular poetry nights hosted by Better Read Books. Bring something to read or just come to listen. Refreshements will be served as usual.

See www.better-read.co.uk for details

Saturday 7 December 2013
1.00pm–3.00pm

Better Read Books, Ellon

Admission free

Jack Webster

Journalist Jack Webster will be signing copies of his new book "A Final Grain of Truth", completing his autobiographical trilogy.

See www.better-read.co.uk for details

Thursday 12 December 2013
5.00pm

Blackwell's Bookshop, Aberdeen

Admission free

Causeway/Cabhsair

Launch of Volume 4 Issue 2

The magazine of new Irish and Scottish writing launches its eighth issue, with readings by Georgia Brooker, Lesley Dickson, Andrew Dunn, Lesley Harrison and David Wheatley.

See www.causewaymagazine.co.uk for details

Saturday 14 December 2013
1.00pm–3.00pm

Better Read Books, Ellon

Admission free

Douglas Kynoch

Douglas Kynoch will be signing copies of his new book "Simmer Ootin and other Scots writings" from Lumphanan Press.

See www.better-read.co.uk for details


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