Podcasts about Tartan Noir

First came Tartan Noir, then Outback Noir...now author Catherine Lea is helping to fuel the rise of Northland Noir with her series of crime thrillers set at the top of the country. 

The Titan of Tartan Noir, crime writer Val McDermid, who grew up playing in the ruins of Macduff's castle, shines a new light on Lady Macbeth in her new book, and tells us show she became addicted to video games.Nicola Nuttall has written a beautiful memoir about helping her daughter Laura make the most of her final days living with brain cancer…Laura had an extraordinary bucket list to complete in the last 12 months of her life; from going on Safari and flying a helicopter to meeting Michelle Obama and Malala Yousafzai.In the run up to her first world title fight, Olympic gold-medal-winning boxer Lauren Price reveals the powerful story behind her nickname ‘the lucky one'. All that, plus we have the Inheritance Tracks of former Made in Chelsea star turned entrepreneur, presenter, podcaster and so much more - Jamie Laing. Presenters: Nikki Bedi and Huw Stephens Producer: Ben Mitchell

For The Many Not The Few is a collaborative writing project founded by Colin Meek to which anyone can contribute. There are lyrics, stories, blogs, thoughts, poems, odes, prose, observations. The FTMNTF ethos is to encourage people to write and get published. All proceeds from sales goes to charity. To join the forum on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/748721565616842 To purchase FTMNTF volumes https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=for+the+many+not+the+few Information and published works by participants in this podcast: Janette Fenton has been published in For The Many Not The Few and Inherit the Earth online publishing. Her poetry book is entitled: Ripples and Waves of Life and is available on Amazon). Joe Walsh published in For The Many Not The Few. Four poetry collections; Joe A.k.a, Oblivion Disguised, Oppressive Love, Our Shoulders to the Wheel. All published by Inherit The Earth Publications. Annie Foy, THREADS, some short stories by Annie Foy available on Amazon. George Colkitto, fiction. Victorian Crime, Tartan Noir, children. All available on Amazon or from publishers. Poetry books The Year of the Loch, & Waitin tae Meet wie the Deil (both Diehard Press), Brantwood, That Place of Little Green Poems & Clyde, My River (both Cinnamon Press) Fin Hall: https://www.waterstones.com/author/fin-hall/5194174 https://www.grampianonline.co.uk/news/international-spoken-word-festival-heads-to-new-pitsligo-282629/  

Ep: 122 Laury recommends the first novel in a grim psychological series by Val McDermid.Podcast Website:www.queerwritersofcrime.comSign up for the show's newsletter:https://tinyurl.com/qworcrimenewsletterCheck out blog posts by guests on the website:https://www.queerwritersofcrime.com/blog/Chip in and help support this podcast:buymeacoffee.com/queerwriters   To cover the cost of producing Queer Writers of Crime, some of the links below are affiliate links. At zero cost to you, Brad will earn an affiliate commission if you click through the link and finalize a purchase.Get a Kindle Paperwhite:https://amzn.to/3KCfUuOThe Mermaid's Singing by Val McDermidhttps://amzn.to/3w9xCk9The Tony Hill/Carol Jordan series by Val McDermid on Amazonhttps://amzn.to/3P5EnvNBrad's Website:bradshreve.comSupport Requeered Tales:requeeredtales.comKindly give to The Trevor Project, a much-needed charity focusing not only suicide prevention for LGBTQ youth, but also helps to get answers and information to support them and connect with an international community of LGBTQ youth aged 13 - 24.thetrevorproject.org

Covid has come and gone from Til Dice Towers, which means we can finally get back to the studio and record you an episode again!  We are opening with an Elevator Pitch for The Excellents, an RPG of being an Awesome Princess produced by the wonderful people at 9th Level Games.  A game themed around media like She-Ra or Sailor Moon, we talk about the pros and cons of this little game and what happened when we tried running it.  Glitter optional.  (Except for George, apparently)Then we unexpectedly go to a segment we did only once before and you all seemed to weirdly enjoy: Character Generation. This time we return to Fiasco from Bully Pulpit Games.  We reviewed this game back in Episode 13 and now we are going to show you what it looks like to generate a Fiasco with the aid of the Tartan Noir playset.  Of course, we can't do it with just two people this time so we'll have to enlist one or two members of our cast to help out.  Let's hope they don't have some sort of weird baggage?..  In amongst that is all the stuff you expect from a full hour long episode of this podcast.  There's trampolines!  There's dating advice!  There's a nod to The Big Yin!  There's an explanation of what a See You Jimmy hat is!  Plus there's also a sponsored segment by a man who has taken time out of his busy schedule at Miskatonic University to help bring some calm to your life.Contact us by email on tildicepodcast@gmail.comWe can be found on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram under @tildicepodcastOur theme music is Funny Adventures by WinnieTheMoogLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/6048-funny-adventuresLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/Additional music is Neon Laser Horizon by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/7015-neon-laser-horizonLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseAdditional music is Spiritual Yoga  by chilledmusicLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/9018-spiritual-yoga-License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseOur logo is by Neil Slorance - check out his work on Twitter under @neilslorance or Facebook as "Art by Neil Slorance"Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/tildicepodcast)Support the Show.

Liam McIlvanney is one of the most distinguished British crime fiction writers around these days. He also happens to be a Scotsman who lives in Dunedin.After his first novel, All the Colours of the Town in 2009, McIlvanney went on to publish Where The Dead Men Go in 2013, which won the Ngaio Marsh Award for Best New Zealand Crime Novel in 2014. In 2018 he published The Quaker, introducing us to DI McCormack, the detective inspector tasked with solving the mystery of a Bible-quoting serial killer stalking the streets of late-60s Glasgow. The Quaker was met with rapturous acclaim and received the McIlvanney Prize for Scottish Crime Book of the Year - an award named after Liam's father, the acclaimed crime writer William McIlvanney, often referred to as the father of Tartan Noir. Liam's fourth novel, the Heretic, the second featuring DI McCormack, which was published this week.

We are back! Sorry for the delay. We needed an extended holiday break. In this episode, we discuss Tartan/Scottish Noir through the lens of what is considered the first Tartan Noir Laidlaw. Laidlaw is a gritty detective novel taking place on the streets of Glasgow in the 1970s. William McIlvanney or Gus to his friends is considered the father of Scottish noir and gives us working-class fiction from a working-class town. Want to get in touch with the show? Email: pointblanknoir@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pointblankpodcast/ Give us a review on iTunes.  

Ian Rankin is one of the literary stars of Scotland, and someone with a passion for the Far North who has set some of his novels in the Highlands. The action in his latest novel, A Song for the Dark Times, takes place between Edinburgh and the north coast.Ian joins us to talk about the novel and what themes setting the story in the north allows him to explore which he couldn’t get at if the story took place in Edinburgh alone. He also talks about his personal connection to the Highlands.Pete and Matt, meanwhile, discuss their shared interest in - and ignorance of - crime writing and the distinctive Scottish voice in the genre.This podcast is part one of our conversation with Ian Rankin. Next week, we focus more on Ian’s passion for the Highlands … and where to stop for a comfort break on the A9.

Who would have thunk it - we have made it to 10 episodes of Scottish Blethers ! We have decided to change the format for the first episode of each month and pick our favourite... from a theme. For November, we have chosen contemporary Scottish authors. Liz kicks off with children's authors, Susan moves into Tartan Noir and Helen focuses on female crime writers and people from abroad who have made Scotland the star in their writing - and yes, we couldn't do this without mentioning Diana Gabaldon and Outlander ! We hope you enjoy listening to us. Please leave a review on your podcast platform of choice or on our facebook page @scottishblethers . Take care and happy November.

Chris and Emily, known fondly as Book Cougars, join me to discuss books we've read and liked recently. We address the controversy of one of the books selected, new books by well-loved authors, and authors that we're just discovering (and whose back files we need to read.) Links to Book Cougars are included at the end of the shownotes so check out their podcast too.Download or listen via this link: Reading Envy 202: Jacket Flap Subscribe to the podcast via this link: FeedburnerOr subscribe via Apple Podcasts by clicking: SubscribeOr listen through TuneIn Or listen on Google Play Or listen via StitcherOr listen through Spotify New! Listen through Google Podcasts Books discussed:  All the Devils are Here by Louise PennyRage Baking edited by Kathy Gunst and Katherine AlfordTides by Jonathan WhiteThe Marrow Thieves by Cherie DimalineTranscendent Kingdom by Yaa GyasiOther mentions:Celestial Bodies by Jokha AlharthiBook Cougars Goodreads Group - Sapphira and the Slave Girl discussionHurma by Ali Al-Muqri (book mentioned from Yemen)Booktopia (at Northshire Bookstore)Ann KingmanMichael KindnessBooks on the Nightstand podcast (no new episodes)Powells City of Books Library of Congress - National Book FestivalBloody Scotland FestivalDecatur Book FestivalBeowulf by Maria Dahvana HeadleyThe Odyssey by Homer, translated by Emily WilsonCirce by Madeline Miller*Emily's ListsTangerine Jones @ragebakingJenny's video playlist to accompany TidesEmpire of Wild by Cherie DimalineMoon of the Crusted Snow by Waubgeshig RiceHomegoing by Yaa GyasiBestiary by K. Ming ChangTrumbull Park by Frank London BrownMagic Lessons by Alice Hoffman*I kept referring to Madeline Miller as a translator. I do think she has the scholarly chops to translate, but her works that I've read and loved are novels that are retellings of myths. I know this, but misspoke during our discussion. Sorry!Related episodes:Episode 037 - Breakdancing to Bach with Juliane KunzendorfEpisode 131 - Tartan Noir and More with Claire DuffyEpisode 133 - To Understand the World with Lauren WeinholdEpisode 157 - Joint Readalong of Gone with the Wind with Book Cougars  Stalk us online: Jenny at GoodreadsJenny on TwitterJenny is @readingenvy on Instagram and LitsyBook Cougars website/podcastBook Cougars are @bookcougars in Instagram

Fiasco > One ShotIt is a hard day in Scotland, a day of working heard and drinking hard. In the spirit of that, our gaming group got together over Discord, had a couple of drinks, and embarked on a sordid tale of accidental murder, quasi-dimensional food, and adventurous sex toys. What follows is a story about what happens when you live too close to one another, and the Fiasco that ensues when you have no idea who your friends are.

A star of ‘Tartan Noir’, Glasgow-born Denise Mina has been charting the dark underbelly of Scotland since 1998, when the first of her award-winning Garnethill trilogy was published. In the years since, her highly-acclaimed Paddy Meehan trilogy has been dramatised for television, starring Jayd Johnson, Peter Capaldi and David Morrissey. Mina is also a successful playwright and comic book writer, the latter including the graphic novel adaptation of The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo. In 2013, she became the first writer to win the Theakstons Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award for two consecutive years, with Gods and Beasts and The End of The Wasp Season. This event was recorded the morning after the 2014 awards which had seen her make the shortlist for the Crime Novel Of The Year once again. An enormously entertaining speaker, join Mina and she is interviewed by Mark Lawson, talk about her career, in what was a highlight of the 2014 Festival.

Alex interviews acclaimed Scottish thriller author Douglas Skelton, a crime writer steeped in the real stories of Scotland, where he once worked for the law and as a newspaper editor. That gritty experience of life's underside is distilled in his work. In this discussion, Alex asks Skelton about his origins as a true crime writer, what inspired him to write fiction, and why the American Western is a strong influence on his work. You don't want to miss this discussion that also touches on why Skelton doesn't care for the "Tartan Noir" label, his take on the state of journalism, and why he decided to create a female protagonist for his latest series. Check out Thunder Bay, the first book in his Rebecca Connolly series, here. Learn more about Douglas Skelton and his other books at http://www.douglasskelton.com/. Follow Douglas Skelton on Twitter: @DouglasSkelton1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/douglas.skelton1 Show notes and more at MGOPod.com. Check out Alex's public relations show, PR After Hours available wherever you get your podcasts, and on AnchorFM. Be sure to visit J. Alexander Greenwood at PilatesCross.com or purchase his work here.  This episode of the Mysterious Goings On Podcast was recorded and mixed at Green Shebeen Studios in beautiful Kansas City, Missouri. Copyright 2020, all rights reserved. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permission. Theme music "Spy Glass" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Denise Mina’s latest novel ‘Conviction’ was selected by Reese Witherspoon’s book club and won the McIlvanney Prize for Scottish Crime Book of the Year 2019. She chats to Katy about her sources of inspiration, why she adores podcasts and what it’s like to be part of a group labelled ‘Tartan Noir’. Her inspirational objects include her writing desk and a very special pencil #PenguinPodcast ‘Conviction’ is available to buy as an audiobook now - https://apple.co/2JClWhK See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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.

What better way to begin The Tartan Noir Show than with The Queen of Crime, Val McDermid? Theresa Talbot talks to Val about her new book, which is not about crime and death, but about hope! 'Imagine a Country' is a collection of essays by prominent Scots, edited by Val and geographer, Jo Sharp. But, not straying from crime fiction for too long, Val and Theresa discuss the Godfather of Tartan Noir - the influential William McIlvanney, and his Laidlaw trilogy. We also hear William’s son, author, Liam McIlvanney, in conversation with broadcaster, Janice Forsyth, after he’d won the 2018 McIlvanney Prize for Scottish Crime Book of the Year for The Quaker, at the Bloody Scotland International Crime Writing Festival.Join The Tartan Noir Show Club: www.patreon.com/ttnsTTNS Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TheTartanNoirShowVal McDermid: https://www.valmcdermid.com (Twitter: @valmcdermid)'Imagine a Country': https://www.waterstones.com/book/imagine-a-country/val-mcdermid/jo-sharp/9781838851699Liam McIlvanney: http://liammcilvanney.com (Twitter: @LiamMcIlvanney)Bloody Scotland International Crime Festival: https://bloodyscotland.comCanongate: https://canongate.co.ukFor more information about The Tartan Noir Show, visit: www.thebiglight.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

An exclusive preview of The Tartan Noir Show: a brand new Scottish crime writing podcast, hosted by author and broadcaster Theresa Talbot! Subscribe now ahead of the release of the first full episode on Wednesday 1st April.Keep up to date with the show on Twitter: @TBLTartanNoirFor more information, visit: www.thebiglight.com/thetartannoirshow See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bloody brilliant Scottish crime writing! The Tartan Noir Show is a new literary podcast hosted by Theresa Talbot, celebrating the world’s best crime writing and storytelling. Featuring live event recordings, one-on-one interviews and exclusive readings from crime writing giants including Val McDermid, Ian Rankin and Christopher Brookmyre. Listen to this gripping and informative podcast for mesmerising character-based stories and backstage access to the world of Scottish crime writing. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Listen to the start of my first audiobook of my first ever Ridge Walker adventure thriller 'He Who Pays The Piper.'

Quintin Jardine, one of the founding fathers of Tartan Noir, speaks frankly about his writing, life and publishing. From watching the first Scottish TV broadcast through the horror of the Brighton bombing, to his hugely successful career. (Contains mild swearing). --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sbooks/message

Doug Johnstone speaks with Cherise Saywell about shifting from engineering to domestic noir via music journalism, exploring conflicted masculinity in his work, and being part of the Tartan Noir family of Scottish crime writers. The post Doug Johnstone appeared first on The Royal Literary Fund.

Why is it that so many great Scottish crime writers over the years have been drawn to the darkest side of the genre? A forensic look at the genetic origins of Tartan Noir. Part of our 2019 Alibis in the Archive weekend.

This edition includes: Strathclyde University political scientist Sir John Curtice analyses the chances of a second Scottish independence referendum; BBC Scotland arts correspondent Pauline McLean talks to Tartan Noir author, Liam McIlvanney about his latest novel, The Quaker, writing about Scottish crime from the remove of New Zealand, and his father, the writer William McIlvanney. In the Reporter's Notebook, BBC Orkney's Huw Williams examines ancient graffiti inside St Magnus Cathedral , and BBC science correspondent, Ken MacDonald discusses the lunar phenomenon of the blood moon. .

Unsere zweite Folge ist eine Länderfolge. Wir widmen uns darin komplett dem Vereinigten Königreich. Alle besprochenen und empfohlenen Filme, Serien und Bücher darin stammen also aus dem Vereinigten Königreich. Dabei halten wir uns sonst an keinerlei Genre-Grenzen. Ihr könnt dabei eine Menge über das Frühwerk von Simon Pegg erfahren, was es mit Tartan Noir auf sich hat und wer die berühmte Mutter von Schauspieler Toby Stephens ist. Achja und ihr seid quasi live dabei, wenn wir herausfinden, dass es eine neue TV-Serie zu "Les Misérables" geben wird. Für alle, die es später nachschauen wollen, schreiben wir ab sofort auch alle besprochenen Titel in die Shownotes. Wer sich nicht spoilern möchte, der sollte diese Liste natürlich erst lesen nachdem er oder sie die Folge gehört hat. Irene: Filme 28 Days Later Attack the Block Lieber Frankie Shaun of the Dead Serien Skins Broadchurch Spaced Mit Schirm, Charme und Melone (The Avengers) Bücher David Mitchell - Die Knochenuhren (The Bone Clocks) Jasper Fforde - Der Fall Jane Eyre (The Eyre Affair) Sarah Waters - Der Besucher (The Little Stranger) Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASR04zW4K8w Nicola Griffith (Twitter @nicolaz ‏) - Hild Mathias: Filme Vier Hochzeiten und ein Todesfall Im Namen des Vaters Calender Girls Pride Serien Broadchurch Downton Abbey Heisser Verdacht House of Cards Bücher Robert Galbraith - Der Seidenspinner (The Silkworm) Jane Gardam - Ein untadeliger Mann (Old Filth) Stuart MacBride - Blut und Knochen (Flesh House) Hörprobe des schottischen (!) Hörbuchs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xe6ZxxJhdP8

Glaswegian writer Claire MacLeary talks to Pat about her development as a writer and her latest book, 'Burnout' Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End Podcast: Episode 22 Claire MacLeary is a Glaswegian writer. She writes short stories and crime novels. Her first book 'Cross Purpose', published by Contraband in 2017, was long list for the McIlvanney Prize for Scottish Crime Book of the Year.   Her second book 'Burnout' is a follow up features the same memorable characters. Whilst firmly entrenched in ‘Tartan Noir’, including appearing at ‘Bloody Scotland’, Claire’s writing has ‘a strong sense of the domestic'. Pat met Claire in the iconic Ubiquitous Chip for a chat. Links Pat's Guide To Glasgow West End Claire MacLeary writer Music by Jim Byrne Get in touch non Twitter: @glasgowswestend

Red Szell talks to David about some of the books he has narrated for RNIB and hears his Tartan Noir villain voice!

Charlie meets Val McDermid, one of the most successful crime writers of the Tartan Noir generation. In a career spanning 30 years, Val has sold over 10m copies worldwide and has lots of advice for Charlie: about achieving authenticity; writing at the right time, and getting an agent. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It’s 30 years since the hard-boiled Inspector Rebus was given his first airing in Knots & Crosses by Ian Rankin; twenty-one installments later Rebus is still on the case, still living in Edinburgh, but is seemingly off the fags. Rankin’s work encompasses not only Tartan Noir, but short stories, a graphic novel and a play. He is the recipient of four Crime Writers’ Association Dagger Awards, the Grand Prix du Roman Noir (France), and the Deutscher Krimi Prize (Germany). He is in conversation with Mark Sainsbury. Supported by Craigs Investment Partners AUCKLAND WRITERS FESTIVAL 2017

Ahead of the launch of his latest Rebus novel 'Rather Be The Devil' Scottish Success have been joined by Ian Rankin.  Ian is one of Scotland's most successful authors and has been a pioneering force in the Tartan Noir genre since he first introduced his Edinburgh detective Rebus to the public nearly 30 years ago.  His trademark gritty crime fiction has lead to comparisons with other Scottish greats such as Robert Louis Stevenson and James Hogg.  Ian explains how his success was anything but overnight and shares with us some of the challenges he was forced to overcome on his road to success.

With Samira Ahmed Award winning writer Alexander McCall Smith talks about his latest novel The Forever Girl, which focuses on an expatriate community in the Cayman Islands. Smith talks about writing from a female perspective, Tartan Noir, and why - despite addressing serious issues - his work remains resolutely cheerful. The Walshes is a new comedy series about a tight-knit family in Dublin - really tight-knit: the Walshes are tripping over each other as the two kids out-grow the family home. The series is co-written by Graham Linehan with the five-strong comedy troupe, Diet Of Worms, who also play the main roles. Boyd Hilton, TV editor of Heat magazine, reviews. Set in Laos and written and directed by Australian Kim Mordaunt, The Rocket has won acclaim at film festivals. The central character is Ahlo, a young boy whose family believes he brings bad luck. After his family is displaced from their village to make way for a huge dam, Ahlo decides to prove his worth by building a rocket. Ryan Gilbey reviews. The creators of South Park, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, have brought out a computer game. South Park: The Stick Of Truth is an epic quest...to become cool. Armed with weapons of legend, gamers defeat underpant gnomes, hippies and other forms of evil - and earn a place at the side of Stan, Kyle, Cartman and Kenny. Computer-game author Naomi Alderman reviews. Playwright Stella Feehily talks about bringing her play about the NHS to the stage. Based in part on Feehily's experiences after her husband, director Max Stafford-Clark, had a stroke, This May Hurt A Bit stars Stephanie Cole (Coronation Street, Waiting For God) as an NHS supporter who becomes ill and finds that all is not necessarily well with the NHS. Producer Claire Bartleet.

The rising star of Tartan Noir, Scottish author Doug Johnstone reads from his new novel, 'Gone Again' (Faber, 2013), answers questions from the audience and even sings a few songs. Doug Johnstone's previous novel was described as "a great slice of noir" by Ian Rankin, and "a grisly parable of our times" by Irvine Welsh. 28 August 2013

The rising star of Tartan Noir, Scottish author Doug Johnstone reads from his new novel, 'Gone Again' (Faber, 2013), answers questions from the audience and even sings a few songs. Doug Johnstone's previous novel was described as "a great slice of noir" by Ian Rankin, and "a grisly parable of our times" by Irvine Welsh. 28 August 2013

The rising star of Tartan Noir, Scottish author Doug Johnstone reads from his new novel, 'Gone Again' (Faber, 2013), answers questions from the audience and even sings a few songs. Doug Johnstone's previous novel was described as "a great slice of noir" by Ian Rankin, and "a grisly parable of our times" by Irvine Welsh. 28 August 2013

Dreda Say Mitchell presents a special Open Book programme on Tartan Noir, exploring the appeal of the Scottish crime novel. Glasgow based author Denise Mina joins Edinburgh writer and publisher Allan Guthrie to discuss the importance of place in this increasingly popular genre, while Stuart MacBride, writer of the DS Logan McRae books, takes us on a tour of his inspirational Aberdeen setting.