Podcast appearances and mentions of chris brookmyre

Featuring The Cracked Mirror by Chris Brookmyre and The Fake Out by Stephanie Archer

From 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. One of the writers on this year's Bloody Scotland Scottish Crime Debut of the Year shortlist is Suzy Aspley. She started her writing career at the festival when she won its Pitch Perfect competition, and released her spooky novel Crow Moon earlier this year. With music from Scottish singer-songwriter Rianne Downey, and Chloe Matharu who is both a Merchant Navy Navigational Officer and singer-songwriter and harpist.

Former 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/adchoices

For 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 the inspirational tweet that began it all. He also tells us how collaborating with his wife Marisa Haetzman for the Ambrose Parry books changed his approach to writing more generally, the importance of planning, the challenges presented by historical fiction, and writing as a partnership. The two also discuss the impact of his debut novel Quite Ugly One Morning, and how its influence has endured, as well as the changes in the world of Scottish crime writing since its publication and the impact of the Bloody Scotland Festival and the crime community more generally. It's a podcast not only for fans of Chris Brookmyre (or Ambrose Parry), or even crime aficionados, but anyone interested in all things bookish as one of Scotland's most celebrated writers talks at length about his work and much more. For full details, including all the ways to listen, go to https://www.scotswhayhae.com

Chris 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 an elevator pitch "What would happen if Miss Marple had to work with Harry Bosch?" What we have is The Cracked Mirror - where cosy crime meets the grittier end of the scale. (more on the book below) As well as his new novel, Chris discusses his gig at Glastonbury, his writing processes and how and why the crime writing community is so supportive. THE CRACKED MIRROR You know Penny Coyne. The little old lady who has solved multiple murders in her otherwise sleepy village, despite bumbling local police. A razor-sharp mind in a twinset and tweed. You know Johnny Hawke. Hard-bitten LAPD homicide detective. Always in trouble with his captain, always losing partners, but always battling for the truth, whatever it takes. Against all the odds, against the usual story, their worlds are about to collide. It starts with a dead writer and a mysterious wedding invitation. It will end with a rabbit hole that goes so deep, Johnny and Penny might come to question not just whodunnit, but whether they want to know the answer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Best-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 snack-sized episodes filled with inspiring tales of kindness, resilience, and generosity.New episodes drop fortnightly every Thursday at 7am across all podcast platforms including Spotify, Amazon Music and Apple. Enjoy.

Chris Brookmyre - Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award 2024 Longlist Interview by Harrogate International Festival

Born in 94; Unforgettable Pics; Make Up XI; Postponed; Rip Offs with Nathan Evans, Darren Dowling, Natalie Erskine and Chris Brookmyre joining Stuart, Tam, Ray and Stephen

Like Duck duck goose..... Wots e Craic - Woolly Wormhead new book on pre order Short Row Colourwork Knitting Linda Shearers not yet published but I'd love it if she did Fire Festival beanie. Kit Kit Set - looking at Cookston Crafts Steven & Penelope GingerTwist Northern Yarn Botanical Yarn Sherry Iris EdenCottage Yarns Me Me Me - Ama jumper by Maddie Harvey using Drops Puna Lule by Elena Fedolova listened to The Cut by Chris Brookmyre and Eastgate by JD Kirk

Callum McSorley is an award-winning writer based in Glasgow.In this episode we discuss awards, Ally McCoist, the importance of finding the time to read, why failing is good and how a part-time job helped him become a best-seller.The authors and books we discuss are:Haruki Murakami Predator's Gold by Philip ReeveJohn Boyne's The Hearts Invisible FuriesLessons in Chemistry by Bonnie GarmusThe Buried Giant and Never Let Me Go by Kazuo IshiguroTomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle ZevinHis short stories have appeared in Gutter Magazine, Shoreline of Infinity, New Writing Scotland, Typehouse Literary Magazine, The Glasgow Review of Books, Monstrous Regiment, and many more.His debut novel, SQUEAKY CLEAN was published by Pushkin Vertigo in 2023 and won The McIlvanney Prize for Scottish Crime Book of the Year 2023. Squeaky Clean is out now, you can buy here.“Loved it… One of the best books I've read in a while. Excited to see what Callum McSorley does next. A serious talent.” KEVIN BRIDGES, comedian and author of The Black Dog.“A manic tale of blood and suds told with laconic humour and warmly engaging characterisation. Callum McSorley is definitely a talent to watch. I knew within a page that I was in good hands.” CHRIS BROOKMYRE.

Danny 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.

Authors Heidi Amsinck and Marisa Haetzman go head to head in a war of the words, just before their appearance at Bloody Scotland. Heidi discusses her latest Jensen thriller, 'The Girl in The Photo' and her love for Denmark. Marisa tells us about collaborating with her husband, Chris Brookmyre (writing as Ambrose Parry) and their new book, 'Voices Of The Dead' They also tell us what they have been reading and enjoying recently. THE BOOK OFF Mayflies by Andrew O'Hagan VS The Elements Of Style by William Strunk Jr and EB White Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Donna Freed meets Marisa Haetsman, one half of the husband-wife writing partnership, Ambrose Parry, authors of a series of medical murder mysteries set in Victorian Edinburgh. Marisa sets the scene for the latest, Voices of the Dead, which takes place in 1853 when Edinburgh while still sceptical of medical men in the wake of the Burke and Hare murders is experiencing a resurgence in interest in mesmerism and chloroform has just been as an early anaesthetic for use in childbirth.  Former Consultant Anaesthetist, Marisa made a mid-life decision to study the history of medicine. She discovered tales of medical hijinks so wild that her husband, best-selling crime writer Chris Brookmyre, suggested that they join forces and exploit the rich possibilities of invention and murder in the Victorian Age.  @Radio_Gorgeous @ambroseparry @canongatebooks #VoicesoftheDead

Acclaimed 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. Produced by Ped Hunter and Chris Skinner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Missed Goals, Managerial Excuses, Praising St Andrews & Mothers Day with Stuart Cosgrove, Tam Cowan and writer Chris Brookmyre

Welcome to our #TheakstonAward podcast, a series of interviews with the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel Of The Year 2022 longlisted authors. The Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel Of The Year is the most coveted award in crime fiction, curated and produced by Harrogate International Festivals, in partnership with Theakston Old Peculier, The Express and Waterstones. 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 www.harrogatetheakstoncrimeaward.com

Sunday Papers, Football, Great Music & Terracing Teaser with Stuart Cosgrove, Tam Cowan & Chris Brookmyre.

[…] Galvanisée par le regard si doux de Gérald Darmanin, la Salle 101 célèbre le beau, le vrai, le juste : La ville dans le ciel, roman de Chris Brookmyre. Les rêves qui nous restent, roman de Boris Quercia. Le congrès de futurologie, roman de Stanislas Lem. Ouf, nan ? « Quand t'écris de la SF, ça [...]

[…] Galvanisée par le regard si doux de Gérald Darmanin, la Salle 101 célèbre le beau, le vrai, le juste : La ville dans le ciel, roman de Chris Brookmyre. Les rêves qui nous restent, roman de Boris Quercia. Le congrès de futurologie, roman de Stanislas Lem. Ouf, nan ? « Quand t'écris de la SF, […]

Join 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.

Join 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.

DARK 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.

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 of several books on film and crime fiction and the FT Crime Fiction Critic.London based CRAIG SISTERSON is a crime fiction critic who writes for a number of publications and is the founder of the Ngaio Marsh Awards in his native New Zealand. He is the author of the first extensive survey of the crime fiction of New Zealand and Australia: Southern Cross Crime.The WatchlistAyo Onatade, Laura Wilson, Paul Burke, Maxim Jakubowski, Sonja Van Der Westhuizen all chose Winter Counts- David Heska Wanbli Weiden.Barry Forshaw: The Dark Remains - Ian Rankin William & William McIlvanneyVictoria Selman: Five Minds - Guy MorpussErin Britton: Harlem Shuffle - Colson WhiteheadBLOODY SCOTLAND - HYBRID FESTIVAL 17-19 SEPTEMBER 2021. Featured huge names including (ONLINE) Stephen King, Kathy Reichs, Karin Slaughter, Lee Child, Linwood Barclay. (IN PERSON at Sterling) Val McDermid, Ian Rankin, Denise Mina, Chris Brookmyre, Marisa Haetzman, Lin Anderson, Abir Mukherjee, Craig Robertson, Alan Parks and Stuart MacBride. Plus some big names from outside Scotland: Paula Hawkins, Luca Veste, Mark Billingham, Mick Herron, S J Watson, Lisa Jewell, Stuart Neville, Kia Abdullah, E S Thomson and Louise Candlish. The team are already planning a bigger and better event for 2022. Full information:www.bloodyscotland.com queries info@bloodyscotland.Crime Timeproduced by Junkyard Dogmusic courtesy of Southgate and Leigh - Don't Wait

Scottish 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. 

Writing 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 their writing (and whether writing together helps their marriage). Also on this episode of We'd Like A Word, we 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 and the real writers got together and how they succeed and fail in their efforts to keep readers laughing and turning the pages. "It's a bit meta." We'd Like A Word is a podcast & radio show from authors Paul Waters & Stevyn Colgan. We talk with writers, readers, editors, agents, celebrities, talkers, poets, publishers, booksellers, audiobook creators about books - fiction & non-fiction. We go out on various radio & podcast platforms. Our website is http://www.wedlikeaword.com for information on Paul & Steve & our guests. We're also on Twitter @wedlikeaword & Facebook @wedlikeaword & our email is wedlikeaword@gmail.com Yes, we are embarrassed by the missing apostrophes. We like to hear from you - questions, thoughts, ideas, guest or book suggestions. Perhaps you'd like to come on We'd Like A Word to chat, review or read out passages from books. And if you're still stuck for something to read, may we recommend Blackwatertown by Paul Waters or Cockerings (the new comic classic, just out) by Stevyn Colgan.

Writing 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 their writing (and whether writing together helps their marriage). Also on this episode of We'd Like A Word, we 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 and the real writers got together and how they succeed and fail in their efforts to keep readers laughing and turning the pages. "It's a bit meta." We'd Like A Word is a podcast & radio show from authors Paul Waters & Stevyn Colgan. We talk with writers, readers, editors, agents, celebrities, talkers, poets, publishers, booksellers, audiobook creators about books - fiction & non-fiction. We go out on various radio & podcast platforms. Our website is http://www.wedlikeaword.com for information on Paul & Steve & our guests. We're also on Twitter @wedlikeaword & Facebook @wedlikeaword & our email is wedlikeaword@gmail.com Yes, we are embarrassed by the missing apostrophes. We like to hear from you - questions, thoughts, ideas, guest or book suggestions. Perhaps you'd like to come on We'd Like A Word to chat, review or read out passages from books. And if you're still stuck for something to read, may we recommend Blackwatertown by Paul Waters or Cockerings (the new comic classic, just out) by Stevyn Colgan.

Writing 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 and the real writers got together and how they succeed and fail in their efforts to keep readers laughing and turning the pages. "It's a bit meta." Also on this episode of We'd Like A Word - 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 their writing (and whether writing together helps their marriage). We'd Like A Word is a podcast & radio show from authors Paul Waters & Stevyn Colgan. We talk with writers, readers, editors, agents, celebrities, talkers, poets, publishers, booksellers, audiobook creators about books - fiction & non-fiction. We go out on various radio & podcast platforms. Our website is http://www.wedlikeaword.com for information on Paul & Steve & our guests. We're also on Twitter @wedlikeaword & Facebook @wedlikeaword & our email is wedlikeaword@gmail.com Yes, we are embarrassed by the missing apostrophes. We like to hear from you - questions, thoughts, ideas, guest or book suggestions. Perhaps you'd like to come on We'd Like A Word to chat, review or read out passages from books. And if you're still stuck for something to read, may we recommend Blackwatertown by Paul Waters or Cockerings (the new comic classic, just out) by Stevyn Colgan.

HEADS 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 Truly, Darkly, Deeply will be published in 2022.BARRY FORSHAW is the editor of Crime Time, author of several books on film and crime fiction and the FT Crime Fiction Critic.The WatchlistAyo Onatade & Laura Wilson: The Turnout by Megan AbbottBarry Forshaw: 1979 Val McDermidVictoria Selman:  Samantha DowningMaxim Jakubowski & Paul Burke: The Devil's Advocate Steve CavanaghSonja Van Der Westhuizen: Chasing the Boogeyman Richard ChizmarErin Britton: A Line to Kill Anthony Horowitz BLOODY SCOTLAND - HYBRID FESTIVAL 17-19 SEPTEMBER 2021. Featuring huge names including (ONLINE) Stephen King, Kathy Reichs, Karin Slaughter, Lee Child, Linwood Barclay. (IN PERSON at Sterling) Val McDermid, Ian Rankin, Denise Mina, Chris Brookmyre, Marisa Haetzman, Lin Anderson, Abir Mukherjee, Craig Robertson, Alan Parks and Stuart MacBride. Plus some big names from outside Scotland: Paula Hawkins, Luca Veste, Mark Billingham, Mick Herron, S J Watson, Lisa Jewell, Stuart Neville, Kia Abdullah, E S Thomson and Louise Candlish. Full information: www.bloodyscotland.com queries info@bloodyscotland.TICKETS FOR ONLINE &  in person at STERLING EVENTS AVAILABLE NOW!EPISODE UPDATED TO INCLUDE MCILVANNEY PRIZE SHORTLISTCrime Timeproduced by Junkyard Dogmusic courtesy of Southgate and Leigh - Don't Wait

Rabbit Hole: The new masterpiece from the Sunday Times number one bestseller. The last interview of season 6 lands on Mark Billingham. We were luckily enough to be in his presence at The Harrogate Crime Writers Festival. Unfortunately, for me, I was blissfully aware that I was stood 2 foot away from him near the bar and was too busy chatting! Well now I have my chance. I will have the time to dig into Marks writing career and his inspirations. You can join us LIVE on YouTube and you too can ask questions! Mark Billingham is one of the UK's most acclaimed and popular crime writers. 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 books that had shaped the decade. Each of his novels has been a Sunday Times Top Ten bestseller. A television series based on the Thorne novels was screened in Autumn 2010, starring David Morrissey as Tom Thorne and a BBC series based on the standalone thrillers IN THE DARK and TIME OF DEATH was shown in 2017. Mark is also a member of Fun Lovin' Crime Writers. Performing alongside Val McDermid, Chris Brookmyre, Stuart Neville, Doug Johnstone and Luca Veste, this band of frustrated rockers murders songs for fun at literary festivals worldwide. FOLLOW US ► Our website - https://www.thewritingcommunitychatshow.com ► Universal link - https://linktr.ee/TheWCCS ► Use hashtag #TheWritingCommunityChatShow or #TheWCCS on social media to keep us current. This show will only succeed with your support! ► Support us through #Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/WCCS?fan_landing=true ► Become the sponsor of a show by the BEER TOKEN BOOK PROMOTION - https://www.thewritingcommunitychatshow.com/buy-us-a-beer ► For our FIVERR affiliate link click here (we will earn a little from you signing up through our link and more if you use the service. We back this service and have used it with great results! - https://fvrr.co/32SB6cs ► For our PRO WRITING AID affiliate link click here - https://prowritingaid.com/?afid=15286 ► TODAYS BEER TOKEN BOOK PROMOTION is: Steel in the Blood by N.T. Narbutovskih. Erick is the Executor of the Geneline Ollson, protector of over nine billion of the Empress's loyal subjects. He has ruled for three centuries and is preparing his daughter to take his place-but that may happen sooner than he hoped. Accused of treason and the target of a looming civil war, he must find the evidence to clear his family name. But in his search, he uncovers a dark secret that threatens the very place of the Empire of Humanity among the stars. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/writingcommunitychatshow/support

Award 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 make the cut as a Brookmyre character.....As usual the light hearted (?) competition continues on the heroes and zeros and a smattering of random patter from from start to finish. As always, like, share, subscribe, rate, review and anything else that helps us keep getting awesome guests! 9m4FeIvnc4vFXzEYvVTm

Blood Brothers Rob Parker and Sean Coleman chat to Chris Brookmyre about his career, his writing and the injection of humour into very dark worlds. 

The 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/twocrimewritersandamicrophone

Clive 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.

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??? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode we chat to Chris Brookmyre about his new book The Cut, discuss the phenomenon of celebrity authors, and talk sci-fi film trivia

Comedy, 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 won the Bollinger Everyman Wodehouse Prize for Comic Writing. In 2005 he was named Glasgow University Young Alumnus of the Year and in 2007 he won the Glenfiddich Spirit of Scotland Award for writing. In 2016 his novel Black Widow won the inaugural McIlvanney Prize for best Scottish crime novel of the year. In 2017 it was named the Theakston's Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year.  His latest novel The Cut will be published imminently. Also under the pseudonym Ambrose Parry, he has collaborated with his wife, Marisa Haetzman, to produce the historical crime novels The Way of All Flesh and The Art of Dying, which depict life at the cutting edge of Edinburgh medicine in the Nineteenth Century, and a third novel is in the works. Episode show notes:  https://offcutsdrawer.com/chris-brookmyre Listen to us on whichever podcast app you prefer:  https://offcutsdrawer.com/insta-links/ or if you don't usually listen to podcasts you can hear all the episodes here: offcutsdrawer.com/episodes/  

In 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 Connelly

Philippa 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.

 Chris Brookmyre : Match 16th June 1987In 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. Sign up for our podcast newsletter at https://mailchi.mp/46321edb694d/shoot-the-breeze-newsletter Follow along with the articles, photographs and videos from the show:http://shootthebreezepod.co.uk/ Let's Shoot! The Breeze 

Doug 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 of Strathclyde 2010-2012 and before that worked as a lecturer in creative writing there. He’s had short stories appear in various publications and anthologies, and since 1999 he has worked as a freelance arts journalist, primarily covering music and literature. Doug has a degree in physics, a PhD in nuclear physics and a diploma in journalism.Doug is one of the co-founders of the Scotland Writers Football Club, for whom he also puts in a shift in midfield as player-manager. He is also a singer, musician and songwriter, with three solo EPs and five albums in various bands to his name. He plays drums for the Fun Lovin’ Crime Writers, a crime writing supergroup featuring Val McDermid, Mark Billingham, Chris Brookmyre, Stuart Neville and Luca Veste. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It 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 series itself and the characters that make it special.

Jim White talks to thriller writer Mark Billingham on taking his detective back to the 90s for his latest novel, and the surprising success of the band he formed with crime writers including Val McDermid and Chris Brookmyre. Plus, Jim, Jaci Stephens and Brian Viner discuss some long-delayed (and welcome) showbiz comebacks.  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Chris 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, learning about his route to the publication of Quite Ugly One Morning when he was only 26, and chat about his sci-fi stories such as Places in the Darkness and Bedlam. We also hear about how he and Marisa craft the Ambrose Parry novels, and how that process of co-writing has informed his solo novels.Links:Buy Chris's books hereBuy the Ambrose Parry books hereVisit Chris's websiteThe Page One Podcast is brought to you by Write Gear, creators of Page One - the Writer's Notebook. Learn more and order yours now: https://www.writegear.co.uk/page-oneFollow us on Twitter: @write_gearFollow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/WriteGearUK/Follow us on Instagram: write_gear_uk See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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: https://harrogatetheakstoncrimeaward.com/

The 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. Join The Tartan Noir Show Club: www.patreon.com/ttnsTTNS Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TheTartanNoirShowLiam McIlvanney: http://liammcilvanney.com @LiamMcIlvanneyBloody Scotland International Crime Festival: https://bloodyscotland.comAlan Parks: https://canongate.co.uk/books/2856-bobby-march-will-live-forever/ (@AlanJParks)Chris Brookmyre: https://www.brookmyre.co.uk/Michael Robotham: http://www.michaelrobotham.com/Craig Sisterson: @craigsisterson Theresa Talbot: http://www.theresatalbot.com/homeJoin The Tartan Noir Show Club: www.patreon.com/ttnsFor more information about the podcast, visit: www.thebiglight.com/thetartannoirshow See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 books that had shaped the decade. Each of his novels has been a Sunday Times Top Ten bestseller.Mark is also a member of Fun Lovin' Crime Writers. Performing alongside Val McDermid, Chris Brookmyre, Stuart Neville, Doug Johnstone and Luca Veste, this band of frustrated rockers murders songs for fun at literary festivals worldwideMark's latest novel is Their Little Secret See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In 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.

Among 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?

It'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 Neville

Denise 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 feedback Refining the delegate experience  Benefits of attending the annual SfEP conference Choosing a venue Choosing speakers  Programming sessions Mentioned in the show: Beth Hamer Freelance Proofreader: http://beth-hamer.co.uk/ Society for Editors and Proofreaders: https://www.sfep.org.uk SfEP annual conference: https://www.sfep.org.uk/networking/conferences/ SfEP 2019 speaker: Chris Brookmyre – crime/thriller author, speaker: https://www.brookmyre.co.uk/ SfEP 2019 speaker: Rob Drummond – linguist, writer, lecturer: https://www.robdrummond.co.uk/ SfEP 2019 speaker: David Crystal – linguist, writer, editor, lecturer and broadcaster: http://www.davidcrystal.com/ Denise and Louise https://www.denisecowleeditorial.com/ (Denise Cowle Editorial Services) (non-fiction) Louise Harnby | Fiction Editor and Proofreader (fiction) Music credit ‘Vivacity' Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

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 composer Sir Peter Maxwell Davies, both of whom inspired by Orkney (35.55) Chris Brookmyre and Mark Billingham on crime writing and playing Glastonbury (42.27) And a return to Eric Motley for the Books of his Life (52.00) Presented by Robert Kirkwood - Red Szell will be back next week.

Antony discusses Chris Brookmyre’s sci-fi murder mystery PLACES IN THE DARKNESS. Host Antony Johnston.

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 & Faber, Canongate, Profile and Serpent's Tail. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It'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 Twenty Inches of Monkey Productions Music by Stuart Neville

It'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

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 StephensonThe Baroque Cycle by Neal Stephenson: Quicksilver, The Confusion and The System of the WorldLife After Life by Kate AtkinsonA God in Ruins by Kate AtkinsonAny Human Heart by William Boyd See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In 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 Connelly

As 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.

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.uk

It'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

We investigate the murky world of tartan noir, and look into this week’s headline honours, the Baileys and children’s laureate

For years he’s been regarded as one of Scotland’s best-loved and funniest crimewriters, but Chris Brookmyre’s critical reputation has also steadily grown over that same period and now he counts among the best-respected writers in his field. With Black Widow, Brookmyre bravely strides into new political territory with a thriller that takes in sexism in the workplace, revenge porn and internet trolling. In this event, recorded live at the 2016 Edinburgh International Book Festival, he talks about the book which has since gone on to win the inaugural McIlvanney Prize (previously called the Scottish Crime Book of the Year).

We travel around the human body with GP Gavin Francis, venture into the operating theatre with surgeon Samer Nashef and join investigative reporter Jack Parlabane on the trail of ‘blade bitch'

With John Wilson. Edinburgh born artist Peter Doig moved in Trinidad in 2002, and his new exhibition No Foreign Lands concentrates on the work he has painted since he has lived there. Showing at Scottish National Gallery in Edinburgh it is the first major exhibition of his work to be shown in the country of his birth. Art critic Moira Jeffrey reviews. Crime-writer Chris Brookmyre's new novel Flesh Wounds is the third in a series to follow private investigator Jasmine Sharp and Detective Superintendent Catherine McLeod amongst the Glasgow criminal underworld. Brookmyre talks to John about writing from female perspective, how Glasgow has changed and why his name and titles are getting shorter. Based on a Stephen King novel and produced by Steven Spielberg, Under The Dome is a hit American TV series about a small town which suddenly finds itself cut off from the rest of the world by a mysterious force field. Critic and writer Andrew Collins delivers his verdict. In for the Cultural Exchange is actor and musician Riz Ahmed, best known for his starring roles in The Reluctant Fundamentalist and Four Lions. His choice is the first video game to be picked for the Cultural Exchange, Street Fighter II, which was released in arcades in 1991. Producer Kate Bullivant.