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HIF PlayerChris Brookmyre – Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award 2025 Longlist InterviewChris Brookmyre – Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award 2025 Longlist Interview by Harrogate International Festival2025-04-2411 min
Bloody Scotland: The PodcastEp 2 Chris Brookmyre & Rose McDonaghThe second episode of Bloody Scotland: The Podcast features McIIvanney Prize winner Chris Brookmyre and debut novelist, Rose McDonagh.
Hosted by Bloody Scotland board member and novelist, Abir Mukherjee and Digital Manager, Dawn Geddes.
2025-04-0344 min
BookclubChristopher BrookmyreThis month, Bookclub, presented by James Naughtie, speaks to the author Christopher Brookmyre, as he takes questions from a live BBC audience about his debut novel, Quite Ugly One Morning. The book is a pacey crime thriller, not so much a 'whodunnit', as a 'whydunnit', and it introduces us to the wily, wise-cracking journalist Jack Parlabane - a character Chris is still writing about some thirty years later. Published in 1996, Quite Ugly One Morning, was a best-seller at the time, and the actor David Tennant read the audiobook. Producer: Dom Howell
Editor: Gillian WheelanThis...2025-03-0228 min
A Kick Up The Arts with Nicola MeighanAll Back To Mine with Chris BrookmyreSend us a textIt's the first of our monthly 'A Kick Up The Arts: All Back To Mine' specials, with fab guests giving us a virtual night in, round at theirs: they'll choose a Scottish album to play us, a Scottish film to show us, and a Scottish book for some bed-time reading, and they'll chat about all of that with Nicola Meighan. They might even chuck in a snack or two.The first of these is here, right now, and it's thanks to the excellent Chris Brookmyre, who's just picked up the McIlvanney...2024-09-2743 min
Loose EndsRichard Armitage, Rianne Downey, Chris Brookmyre, Dr Marisa Haetzman, Suzy Aspley, Chloe MatharuFrom Bloody Scotland Crime Writing Festival in Stirling. Richard Armitage’s CV is already packed with roles, including a string of stellar acting credits in the likes of The Hobbit, North and South, Robin Hood, and Spooks. Now he’s added author to the list with his debut novel Geneva. Ambrose Parry is not one writer but two – it's the penname of internationally bestselling and multi-award-winning Chris Brookmyre and consultant anaesthetist of twenty years’ experience, Dr Marisa Haetzman. The married couple write books inspired by the gory details Marisa uncovered during her History of Medicine degree...2024-09-1435 min
Simon Mayo's Books Of The YearChris Bookmyre Q&AFormer journalist turned author, Chris Brookmyre, joins Simon and Matt for a spot of Q&A.They ask him about the last book he really really enjoyed, whether there's a book or plot her wished he'd written, and who he'd invite to his fantasy dinner party. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-08-2820 min
Scots Whay Hae!Chris Brookmyre - The Cracked MirrorFor the latest Scots Whay Hae! Podcast Ali spoke to crime writer Christopher Brookmyre to hear all about his intriguing new novel The Cracked Mirror, published on the Abacus imprint of Little, Brown Book Group.
In an attempt to avoid all spoilers, Ali asks Chris to take the responsibility of describing the book, before talking about how he approached writing it, the specific inspirations behind it, the importance of respecting genres, creating his central characters, having a quote from Afghan Whig's song 'Debonair' as the epigraph (and the one that got away), the importance of place, and...2024-08-2346 minSimon Mayo's Books Of The YearChris BrookmyreChris Brookmyre joins Simon and Matt to chat about his latest novel.You may have heard Mark Billingham on one of our previous Q&A episodes rave about The Cracked Mirror? Well, he did such a good job - we read it, and loved it too! So we had to have Chris on!The idea for the book came from a discussion with his Editor, who was looking for a meta crime novel. Chris has never been one to shy away from a challenge, and loves to mix up genres, so he came up with...2024-08-2142 min
The Culture SceneLeo Sayer and Chris BrookmyreLeo Sayer chats his five decade spanning career, and heading out on tour. Plus McIllvaney Prize nominee Chris Brookmyre talks about his new book The Cracked Mirror.2024-07-2639 min
The Health Lottery: Paying it ForwardThe Health Lottery Podcast with Danni Menzies and Chris BrookmyreBest-selling author Chris Brookmyre is Danni's guest on this week's episode of the Paying it Forward podcast from The Health Lottery. Chris talks about the big and small wins in his life, playing Glastonbury, working with his wife on the Ambrose Parry series and his latest novel released this summer, The Cracked Mirror, and more. With a remarkable £130 million raised by its players for health and wellness initiatives across Great Britain, The Health Lottery has long recognised the transformative power of giving back. Through the Paying it Forward podcast, audiences are invited to listen to s...2024-07-0316 min
HIF PlayerChris Brookmyre - Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award 2024 Longlist InterviewChris Brookmyre - Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award 2024 Longlist Interview by Harrogate International Festival2024-05-0210 minLoose EndsVal McDermid, Chris Brookmyre, Abir Mukherjee, Jenny Colgan, Blue Rose Code, Sophie Penman, Janey Godley, Danny WallaceDanny Wallace and Janey Godley are joined by Val McDermid, Chris Brookmyre, Abir Mukherjee and Jenny Colgan for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Blue Rose Code and Sophie Penman.2023-09-1636 min
Little, Brown AudioThe Devil's Playground by Craig Russell, read by Kirsten Potter (Audiobook extract)FROM THE WINNER OF THE 2021 McILVANNEY AWARD COMES ANOTHER GRIPPING, COMPLEX MASTERPIECE . . .
'Superb! The Devil's Playground is imagination on steroids... breathtaking!' Jeffery Deaver
'A terrifying tale of the true power in Hollywood... (Russell's) precise, gorgeous prose shines' New York Times
'Addictive. . . the most sheerly entertaining novel I've raced through in at least a year. . . fresh, forceful, elegant but wild' A.J. Finn
'The Devil's Playground is definitely on the shortlist for best mystery of the year' Bookpage.com
'When it comes to Gothic crime, Craig Russell is peerless. Absolutely stunning' M W Craven
FROM CWA DAGGER AND DOUBLE McILVANNEY...2023-06-0805 min
CatharsisChris BrookmyreAcclaimed crime novelist Chris Brookmyre on the old grudge held against him by a commissioning editor who kept giving one particular journalist the job of writing vicious reviews of his books.On how the media narrative of a nation united over the King's coronation boiled his piss.And why his unpopular opinion is his love of the glam rock film Velvet Goldmine. Chris and Tiff then delve into the 1970s rock beef between Neil Young and Lynryd Skynyrd and their songs about the American South and Alabama. Pro...2023-05-1545 min
Physicians' GalleryEp.70 - Ambrose Parry - The Art Of Dying And The History Of ChloroformJoin authors Ambrose Parry (Dr Marisa Haetzman & Chris Brookmyre) to discuss their new historical novel of medicine & murder, The Art of Dying. Set in the household of Dr James Young Simpson, The Art of Dying is a gripping dive into Victorian Edinburgh, a time of medical marvels, vicious rivalries, enlightenment and squalor.
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Art District Radio PodcastsThe Cut by Chris BrookmyreDARK MYSTERIES Tuesday and Friday at 2am CET - Wednesday and Friday at 1pm CET (podcast on Sundays). This program is hosted by Madeleine d'Este. This week, Madeleine talks about the book "The Cut" by Chris Brookmyre.2021-10-2404 min
Crime Time FMHEADS TOGETHER CTFM Magazine Show September, 21.HEADS TOGETHER is the monthly magazine show on CRIME TIME FM. PAUL, VICTORIA and BARRY discuss the Crime Time FM WATCHLIST, NDAs, Bloody Scotland, and the latest podcasts all in the company of special guest presenter CRAIG SISTERSON.PAUL BURKE writes about crime fiction for Crime Fiction Lover, NB Magazine, Crime Time and the European Literature Network.VICTORIA SELMAN is the bestselling author of the Ziba MacKenzie series killer thrillers. Her new thriller Truly, Darkly, Deeply will be published in 2022.BARRY FORSHAW is the editor of Crime Time, author...2021-10-0829 min
Little Miss Morfett Chats to AuthorsChris BrookmyreScottish Crime author and member of the Fun Lovin' Crime Writers. Author of the Jasmine Sharp series, Jack Parlabane series, and some fantasy, and books with his wife. 2021-10-0738 min
We'd Like A Word36. Writing Partnerships (part 1): Ambrose Parry, Chris Brookmyre, Dr Marisa Haetzman, Dan Brotzel & Martin JenkinsWriting Partnerships (part 1): Ambrose Parry is the author of the Scottish historical crime thriller, A Corruption of Blood, published by Canongate. Ambrose Parry is also the pseudonym of the (married) writing partnership of consultant anaesthetist Dr Marisa Haetzman and her husband, the internationally bestselling and multi-award winning author Chris Brookmyre. Marisa and Chris tell authors Paul Waters and Stevyn Colgan, the presenters of the We'd Like A Word books and authors podcast, how they create and maintain this series set in Victorian Edinburgh, (now on book 3); about the challenges and benefits of writing collaboration; and whether being married helps...2021-09-0120 minWe'd Like A Word35. Writing Partnerships (part 2): Ambrose Parry, Chris Brookmyre, Dr Marisa Haetzman, Dan Brotzel & Martin JenkinsWriting Partnerships (part 2): Ambrose Parry is the author of the Scottish historical crime thriller, A Corruption of Blood, published by Canongate. Ambrose Parry is also the pseudonym of the (married) writing partnership of consultant anaesthetist Dr Marisa Haetzman and her husband, the internationally bestselling and multi-award winning author Chris Brookmyre. Marisa and Chris tell authors Paul Waters and Stevyn Colgan, the presenters of the We'd Like A Word books and authors podcast, how they create and maintain this series set in Victorian Edinburgh, (now on book 3); about the challenges and benefits of writing collaboration; and whether being married helps...2021-09-0120 minWe'd Like A Word34. Writing Partnerships (part 3): Dan Brotzel, Martin Jenkins, Ambrose Parry, Chris Brookmyre & Dr Marisa HaetzmanWriting Partnerships (part 3): On this episode of the books and authors podcast, We'd Like A Word, presenters Paul Waters and Stevyn Colgan hear from Dan Brotzel and Martin Jenkins, two of the three authors (along with Alex Woolf) of the new comic novel, Work in Progress (previously known as Kitten on a Fatberg), published by Unbound. Dan and Martin are in the same writers' group and got together to write this book. In their new book, Work In Progress, members of a fictional writers' group get together to write a collaborative novel. So we hear how the fictional authors...2021-09-0124 minCrime Time FMHEADS TOGETHER CTFM Magazine Show August 21HEADS TOGETHER is the monthly magazine show on CRIME TIME FM. PAUL, VICTORIA and BARRY discuss the Crime Time FM WATCHLIST, The film version of The Dry, Victoria and Barry's upcoming books, Bloody Scotland, the latest podcasts, Sherlock on film, the Da Vinci Code and why we all deserve a Blue Peter Badge for services to... PAUL BURKE writes about crime fiction for Crime Fiction Lover, NB Magazine, Crime Time and the European Literature Network.VICTORIA SELMAN is the bestselling author of the Ziba MacKenzie series killer thrillers. Her new thriller...2021-08-2744 min
The Back Bar PodcastEpisode 10.0 - I like big books and I cannot lie with Chris BrookmyreAward winning Scottish crime author Chris Brookmyre is with the lads for this episode. It was a bit of a challenge for us to keep up with this super intelligent guy, but we gave it a go and had middling success....Hear how Chris got into writing and what is was like having James Nesbitt bring one of his characters to life on tv! We also chat about the Ambrose Parry novels co-written with his wife and having Nicola Sturgeon as a famous fan. There was also some disappointment amongst the hosts when someone found out their name wouldn't...2021-06-091h 16
The Blood Brothers Crime Writing PodcastBlood Brothers Episode 55 with Chris BrookmyreBlood Brothers Rob Parker and Sean Coleman chat to Chris Brookmyre about his career, his writing and the injection of humour into very dark worlds.
2021-05-1057 min
One More ChapterThe Cut – Chris BrookmyreThis episode is also available as a blog post: http://onemorechapter.org/2021/02/27/the-cut-chris-brookmyre/--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/1morechapter/message2021-05-0702 min
C'est à lire, Bernard Poirette5. "L'ange déchu" de Chris Brookmyre"L'ange déchu" de Chris Brookmyre aux éditions Métailié
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Two Crime Writers And A MicrophoneLocked Up Festival 1 - One Star Reviews PanelThe Locked Up Festival 1 in support of the Trussell Trust One Star Reviews Panel with Mark Billingham, Chris Brookmyre, Elly Griffiths, and Alex Knight. The Locked Up Festival was a three day event, taking place 2nd July - 4th July 2020, raising money for the Trussell Trust. Over £14,000 was raised for the charity and the biggest stars of crime fiction - plus TV and comedy - appeared. Watch the video on the YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/twocrimewritersandamicrophone2021-04-2659 minLoose EndsHarlan Coben, Jessica Fostekew, Chris Brookmyre, Loyiso Gola, Anat Cohen & Marcello Gonçalves, Emily Moment, David MorrisseyClive Anderson is joined by Harlan Coben, Jessica Fostekew, Loyiso Gola and Chris Brookmyre for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Anat Cohen & Marcello Gonçalves and Emily Moment.2021-03-2037 min
Book Off!Chris Brookmyre and Mick Herron (Is that you on the cover??)Bestselling crime writers, Chris Brookmyre and Mick Herron, go head to head in a war of the words.They talk to host Joe Haddow about their latest novels, weaving humour into crime stories, how long walks can help percolate ideas and the how lying on a sofa reading is classed as work (for an author) In the Book Off, they pit Derek Mahon "Selected Poems" against "Swing Hammer Swing" by Jeff Torrington. Two very different books, but which one will win??? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-03-1745 min
Murder JunctionEpisode 42 - Chris Brookmyre, weird titles, the celeb writer phenomenon, and sci-fi film triviaIn this episode we chat to Chris Brookmyre about his new book The Cut, discuss the phenomenon of celebrity authors, and talk sci-fi film trivia2021-03-011h 06
The Offcuts DrawerChris Brookmyre - Crime NovelistComedy, horror, Scottish football and a dog pooing in a bedsit are all to be found in the never-before-heard clips from best-selling thriller writer Chris.
Clips performed by: Christopher Kent, David Holt, David Monteath and Emma Clarke.
Warning: This episode contains strong language.
Chris was born in Glasgow and worked as a sub-editor at Screen International, the Scotsman and the Edinburgh Evening News before his first novel, Quite Ugly One Morning, won the First Blood Award in 1996 for the best first crime novel of the year. Twenty-three novels followed.
In 2006 he w...2021-01-1147 min
Read On - The Audiobook Show from RNIBContemporary Crime SpecialIn today's show, we focus on Contemporary Crime.
Mark Billingham on 'The Killing Habit'
Matthew Parris on 'Scorn'
Chris Brookmyre on 'Want You Gone'
Emma Swan on narrating 'That'll Be The Day'
And Red reviews 'Trunk Music' by Michael Connelly2020-12-1157 min
The DW PodcastEpisode #50 with Christopher BrookmyreIn Episode 50 Derek is joined by Scottish novelist Christopher Brookmyre.
Christopher talks about his 25 years as an author and how that has led to him doing things never imaginable like playing at Glastonbury with his friends and fellow writers.
The Fun Lovin' Crime Writers story is hilarious and brilliant and Chris recalls some of his favourite moments from their shows.
He details the time he performed as a Stand-Up comedian on a Monday night at the Comedy Store opening for A-list comedians and managed to get through unscathed.
We discuss his novels and his recent work with his wife under...2020-11-1850 min
Quick Book Reviews. Spoiler-free author interviews & book reviews.Quick Book Reviews - Episode 80Philippa interviews Kia Abdullah about her book "Take It Back" and also reviews "Fallen Angel" by Chris Brookmyre, "The Illustrated Child" by Polly Crosby, "Punching The Air" by Ibi Zoboi and Yusef Salaam, "Once Upon A River" by Diane Setterfield and "Because Of You" by Dawn French. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-11-0250 min
Shoot The BreezeShoot! The Breeze Episode 34 with Chris Brookmyre
Chris Brookmyre : Match 16th June 1987
In this episode we take a look inside the Match magazine from 16th June 1987 with novelist, Chris Brookmyre. (@cbrookmyre).
For more details on this podcast including an electronic copy of the magazine and other fascinating comments and links, please visit our website http://shootthebreezepod.co.uk/ where you can also donate for a chance to win some goodies including the original magazine from the show. Remember, 100% of all money donated goes to our charity partner, @WDCommFoodshare.
with @scotsfootycard, @simonweir and @tombrogan.
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Read All About ItDoug Johnstone, writerDoug Johnstone is a writer, musician and journalist based in Edinburgh. His twelfth novel, The Big Chill, was published by Orenda Books in August 2020. His previous novel, A Dark Matter, was longlisted for the McIlvanney Prize for Scottish Crime Novel of the Year. His other books include Breakers and The Jump, Gone Again and Hit & Run.Doug has been Writer in Residence with William Purves Funeral Directors. He is also a Royal Literary Fund Consultant Fellow, and was RLF Fellow at Queen Margaret University in Edinburgh 2014-2016. Doug was also Writer in Residence at the University...2020-09-2858 minQuick Book Reviews. Spoiler-free author interviews & book reviews.Quick Book Reviews - Episode 70It is the special of all specials! In this episode (due to public demand) Philippa looks back at 2017/18 and her first 10 favourite books that she reviewed PLUS a wonderful author interview! So we have: “I am Pilgrim” by Terry Hayes, “ Death Knocks Twice” by Robert Thorogood, “The Betrayals” by Fiona Neill, “The Child” by Fiona Barton, “Places in the Darkness” by Chris Brookmyre, “Small Great Things” by Jodi Picoult, “He Said She Said” by Erin Kelly, “Moonrise” by Sarah Crossan. “The Truth About the Harry Quebert Affair” by Joel Dicker and “Close to Home” by Cara Hunter. Philippa interviews Cara Hunter to talk about this book, the seri...2020-08-2441 min
Homeless World Cup PodcastS2E8: Home Fixtures, with Val McDermidIn this special episode of the Homeless World Cup Podcast, we speak to Scottish author Val McDermid.
For Homeless World Cup Day 2020, Val has put together a digital collection of prose and poetry focusing on the themes of football and homelessness: Home Fixtures. The anthology features the work of 24 authors, including Ian Rankin, Jackie Kay, and Nick Hornby, with the proceeds going to the Homeless World Cup Foundation.
You can find out more about Home Fixtures on our website, or buy it on Amazon.
We talk to Val about the anthology and her lov...2020-07-0526 min
Page One - The Writer's PodcastEp. 35 - Chris BrookmyreChris Brookmyre was a journalist before becoming a full-time novelist with the publication of his award-winning debut Quite Ugly One Morning, which established him as one of Britain’s leading crime novelists. His 2016 novel Black Widow won both the McIlvanney Prize and the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year award. Writing under the name Ambrose Parry, he has also co-written (along with his wife, Dr Marisa Haetzman) thrilling mystery books set in 19th Century Edinburgh. Chris' novels have sold more than two million copies in the UK alone.We had a great chat with Chris...2020-06-1957 min
HIF PlayerChris Brookmyre (Bonus #TheakstonAward Episode)Welcome to our #TheakstonAward podcast ‘lites’, a series of interviews with the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of The Year Award, Longlisted authors. Here to talk about his novel ‘Fallen Angel’ is Chris Brookmyre, interviewed by Joe Haddow.
The Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel Of The Year Award is the most wanted award in crime fiction, curated and produced by Harrogate International Festivals, in partnership with Theakston Old Peculier, The Express and WHSmiths.
To find out more about each of the 18 books on the longlist, to buy your copy or to vote for your favourite to make the shortlist please visit: h...2020-05-2315 min
The Tartan Noir ShowLiam McIlvanney: Down UnderThe Tartan Noir Show takes social distancing to a whole new level by connecting (down under) with award winning Scottish author and academic Liam McIlvanney. Theresa Talbot talks to him about teaching Tartan Noir in New Zealand, how he grew up with books and why Glasgow is a great character in crime fiction. We also hear from Chris Brookmyre and Michael Robotham in conversation with Craig Sisterson at the 2019 Bloody Scotland International Crime writing festival in Stirling.
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Simon Mayo's Books Of The YearMark Billingham (Their Little Secret)Mark Billingham is one of the UK's most acclaimed and popular crime writers - selling over 5 million copies. A former actor, television writer and stand-up comedian, his series of novels featuring D.I. Tom Thorne has twice won him the Crime Novel Of The Year Award as well as the Sherlock Award for Best British Detective and been nominated for seven CWA Daggers. His standalone thriller IN THE DARK was chosen as one of the twelve best books of the year by the Times and his debut novel, SLEEPYHEAD was chosen by the Sunday Times as one of the 100...2020-02-0843 minQuick Book Reviews. Spoiler-free author interviews & book reviews.Quick Book Reviews - Episode 17In this festival special, Philippa talks for far too long (sorry!) about her day at Cheltenham Literature Festival, taking you through the different events, authors and books. Particular authors covered in this episode include: Elly Griffiths, Jason Webster, Luca Veste, Stuart Neville, Doug Johnstone, Chris Brookmyre, Mark Billingham, Juno Dawson, Natalie Haynes & Daisy Johnson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-10-1226 min
2019 Edinburgh International Book FestivalChristopher Brookmyre at the Edinburgh International Book FestivalAmong our finest crime writers and funniest speakers, Chris Brookmyre is back with one of his best stories yet. He talks to Brian Taylor live at the Edinburgh International Book Festival 2019 about his new standalone thriller Fallen Angel. Sixteen years on from the death of young Niamh on a holiday in Portugal, the glamorous Temple clan hold a fateful family reunion. For Amanda, a neighbouring nanny, fascination gives way to suspicion – what did happen to the girl?2019-10-0400 min
Two Crime Writers And A MicrophoneEpisode Eighty Six - Live from Bloody Scotland with Richard Osman, Mark Billingham, Caroline Kepnes, Chris Brookmyre, Abir Mukherjee, and Helen FitzGeraldIt's where it's at! In this week's episode, the two Crime Writers present a live recording from Bloody Scotland crime festival! Joined by an array of talent in Richard Osman, Mark Billingham, Caroline Kepnes, Chris Brookmyre, Helen FitzGerald, and Abir Mukherjee. They discuss news in the book world, laugh a lot, and share some very special scenes from books... Credits: Produced by Twenty Inches of Monkey Productions Music by Stuart Neville2019-09-301h 17
Edinburgh International Book FestivalChristopher Brookmyre at the Edinburgh International Book Festival
Sixteen years on from the death of young Niamh on a holiday in Portugal, the glamorous Temple clan hold a fateful family reunion in Fallen Angel, Chris Brookmyre’s new standalone thriller. For Amanda, a neighbouring nanny, fascination gives way to suspicion – what did happen to the girl? Among our finest crime writers and funniest speakers, Brookmyre is back with one of his best stories yet. He talks to Brian Taylor in this event recorded live at the 2019 Edinburgh International Book Festival.2019-09-2600 min
The Editing PodcastOrganizing an editorial conferenceDenise and Louise talk to Beth Hamer, a professional proofreader and the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading's conference director. Beth chats about how to organize a successful editorial conference.Listen to find out more about:Responding to feedbackRefining the delegate experience Benefits of attending the annual SfEP conferenceChoosing a venueChoosing speakers Programming sessionsMentioned in the show:Beth Hamer Freelance Proofreader: http://beth-hamer.co.uk/Society for Editors and Proofreaders: https://www.sfep.org.ukSfEP annual conference: https://www.sfep.org.uk/networking/conferences/SfEP 2019 speaker: Chris Brookmyre – crime/thriller author, speaker: http...2019-09-1012 min
Read On - The Audiobook Show from RNIBLive at the Boswell Book Festival (2019)A packed show recorded on location at the Boswell Book Festival 2019, with …
Eric Motley on his journey from Alabama to the White House via Scotland in 'Madison Park: A Place of Hope' (Starts at 1.34)
Susan Calman on her #calmanifesto of kindness, 'Sunny Side Up' (10.00)
Federico Varese on 'Mafia Life' (16.00)
Vivian French on writing, illustration and the Boswell Children's Festival (19.18)
Ben MacIntyre on 'The Spy and the Traitor' (23.00)
Kate Williams on sightloss in Tudor times and 'Rival Queens' (31.36)
Rowena Murray on writer George Mackay Brown and co...2019-05-1757 min
Recently Read - book reviews from The Incomparable"Places in the Darkness" by Chris BrookmyreAntony discusses Chris Brookmyre’s sci-fi murder mystery PLACES IN THE DARKNESS.2019-04-2503 min
Download Latest Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, SuspenseFallen Angel by Chris BrookmyrePlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/379779 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Fallen Angel Author: Chris Brookmyre Narrator: Cathleen Mccarron Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 6 minutes Release date: April 25, 2019 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.67 of Total 3 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 2 Genres: Suspense Publisher's Summary: From Chris Brookmyre, winner of the Theakstons and McIllvanney awards for Black Widow, comes a standalone psychological thriller full of twists, lies and betrayal. One family, two holidays, one devastating secret. To new nanny Amanda, the Temple family seem to have it all: the former actress; the famous professor; their three successful grown-up children. But like...2019-04-2503 min
Read Like a WriterChristmas Special 🎄In our Read Like a Writer Christmas special, each of this season's five guests tells us which books they'll be giving and receiving this Christmas. With thanks to Matt Haig, E. Foley and B. Coates, Ambrose Parry (aka Chris Brookmyre & Marisa Haetzman), Shaun Bythell, Sarah Perry and of course to our wonderful host, Anna Fielding.Join us on Twitter @readlikeawriter and tell us your Christmas book recommendations.Wishing you a merry Christmas, a happy new year and abundant reading over the break from all of us at Faber...2018-12-2100 min
Two Crime Writers And A MicrophoneEpisode Seventy - Live from Bloody Scotland - Feat. Val McDermid, Mark Billingham, Chris Brookmyre, Sarah Pinborough, Denise Mina and moreIt's where it's at! A very special live episode this week, it's Would a Crime Writer Lie to You! Recorded in front of a live audience at the Bloody Scotland crime festival and featuring the storytelling talents of Val McDermid, Chris Brookmyre, Abir Mukherjee, Denise Mina, Sarah Pinborough, Will Dean, Mark Billingham, Stuart Neville, and Howard Linskey. Can you tell the truths from the lies? Did Sarah wee herself in a car? Was Will a model? Did the Dalai Lama call Abir fat? Find out here! Credits: Produced by T...2018-10-151h 34
Two Crime Writers And A MicrophoneEpisode Sixty Nine - Ambrose Parry (Chris Brookmyre & Marisa Haetzman) - Special Guest Jack BrookmyreIt's where it's at! In this week's episode, the two Crime Writers discuss bookshops in paradise, being billionaires, defending big companies on social media, and more. Special guests this week are the pairing of Chris Brookmyre and Dr Marisa Haetzman, who make up the author Ambrose Parry! They talk about writing as a duo, becoming a writer, historical medical facts and loads more. Also, we have an extra special guest as well... Credits: Produced by Twenty Inches of Monkey Productions Music by Stuart Neville 2018-10-021h 50Read Like a Writer3 - Ambrose Parry (aka Chris Brookmyre & Marisa Haetzman)Ambrose Parry is the pen name of Chris Brookmyre (award-winning author of the Jack Parlabane books) and consultant anaesthetist Marisa Haetzman. In this episode, Anna Fielding talks to the couple about their first book together: The Way of All Flesh, a story of murder in 19th century Edinburgh. They also discuss some of their favourite books and their love for the independent bookshop The Watermill in Aberfeldy. Books discussed in this episode:This Thing of Darkness by Harry ThompsonThe Alienist by Caleb CarrCryptonomicon by Neal Stephenson...2018-09-2000 min
Read On - The Audiobook Show from RNIBMark Billingham, Matthew Parris, Emma Swan and Chris BrookmyreIn today's show, Mark Billingham on 'The Killing Habit', Matthew Parris on 'Scorn', Chris Brookmyre on 'Want You Gone', Emma Swan on narrating 'That'll Be The Day' and reviewing 'Trunk Music' by Michael Connelly2018-05-2557 min
Read On - The Audiobook Show from RNIBJess Townsend on Nevermoor, a visit to AyeWrite!, a Thunderdog and more.With author Jess Townsend Red Szell explores Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow.
Robert Kirkwood looks forward to AyeWrite!, Glasgow's Book Festival with Denise Mina, Chris Brookmyre, Louise Welsh, Zoe Strachan and Alan Bissett.
A listener recommends a tale of heroism and blindness in the face on 9/11 and Red reviews The Transition by Luke Kennard.
Contact the show on readonair@rnib.org.uk2018-02-2357 min
Read On - The Audiobook Show from RNIBAyeWrite! - Favourite moments from Denise Mina, Chris Brookmyre, Alan Bisset, Louise Welsh and Zoe StrachanAs this year's AyeWrite! approaches, Robert Kirkwood chats to Denise Mina, Chris Brookmyre, Alan Bisset, Louise Welsh and Zoe Strachan about some of their favourite memories of the Glasgow Book Festival.2018-02-2306 min
Separate stories podcastTop Shelf: Chris BrookmyreScottish crimewriter Chris Brookmyre reveals what has influenced him, and throws in a song based on one of his novels.2018-01-1908 min
Two Crime Writers And A MicrophoneEpisode Fifty Two - Chris BrookmyreIt's where it's at! The two crime writers discuss the upcoming holidays - best Christmas films and songs, what counts as a Xmas film, and which books to buy as gifts. Also, it's Word of the Year time again! Star guest this week is the incredible Chris Brookmyre! He talks about his career so far, best comedies, and how Ford Prefect influenced a character. Credits: Produced by Twenty Inches of Monkey Productions Music by Stuart Neville 2017-12-202h 08
Ignite Your Passion for Reading With Full Audiobook AdventuresPlaces in the Darkness Audiobook by Chris BrookmyreListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 308001
Title: Places in the Darkness
Author: Chris Brookmyre
Narrator: Robin Miles
Format: Unabridged
Length: 14:45:00
Language: English
Release date: 11-07-17
Publisher: Hachette Book Group USA
Genres: Science Fiction & Fantasy, Space Opera
Summary:
A propulsive science fiction tale of murder and memory, all set on a futuristic space station.
Hundreds of miles above Earth, the space station Ciudad de Cielo -- The City in the Sky -- is a beacon of hope for humanity's expansion into the stars. But not everyone aboard shares such noble ideals.
Bootlegging, booze, and...2017-11-072h 45
Explore the Latest Full Audiobooks in Science Fiction & Fantasy, Space OperaPlaces in the Darkness by Chris BrookmyrePlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/308001 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Places in the Darkness Author: Chris Brookmyre Narrator: Robin Miles Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 14 hours 45 minutes Release date: November 7, 2017 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 1 of Total 1 Genres: Space Opera Publisher's Summary: A propulsive science fiction tale of murder and memory, all set on a futuristic space station. Hundreds of miles above Earth, the space station Ciudad de Cielo -- The City in the Sky -- is a beacon of hope for humanity's expansion into the stars. But not everyone aboard shares such noble ideals. Bootlegging, booze, and prostitution form...2017-11-0703 min
Listen to Latest Full Audiobooks in Science Fiction & Fantasy, Science FictionPlaces in the Darkness by Chris BrookmyrePlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/308001 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Places in the Darkness Author: Chris Brookmyre Narrator: Robin Miles Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 14 hours 45 minutes Release date: November 7, 2017 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 1 of Total 1 Genres: Science Fiction Publisher's Summary: A propulsive science fiction tale of murder and memory, all set on a futuristic space station. Hundreds of miles above Earth, the space station Ciudad de Cielo -- The City in the Sky -- is a beacon of hope for humanity's expansion into the stars. But not everyone aboard shares such noble ideals. Bootlegging, booze, and prostitution form...2017-11-0703 min