@SunshineScot

Doctor of Fine Arts | Author of Brodie and Elephant | Reader | Writer | Dog Walker | Coffee Drinker | https://xitter.cf/t.co/PqaV4Lkt5y

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Joined August 2009
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I start chemo today, so I'll likely be writing and posting about the humanity there is to be found in illness. My community on here are writers, artists, medical humanities folk, MS folk, and people passionate about patient care, so I'm guessing this will be okay. #breastcancer
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Into Creative@intocreativeOct 2
This was the first ever Into Books title and is now only available from our website shop. intocreative.co.uk/shop/into…
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Into Creative@intocreativeOct 4
📚 Into Books: Our only genre is good storytelling.
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Into Creative@intocreativeSep 22
📖 We now have a limited stock of advance copies of @officialgeopat's forthcoming novel, The Comedians. If you are a book reviewer or literary commentator, please let us know if you would like a review copy sent to you.
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Now this is exciting! And what a stunning cover. 🤩
Into Creative@intocreativeAug 28
💥 Today's BIG NEWS... We can now reveal the cover for George Paterson's third novel, THE COMEDIANS. Link to pre-order is in the video description. @officialgeopat youtube.com/watch?v=SFxT2bJj…
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Into Creative@intocreativeAug 22
A fantastic lunch event at Òran Mór yesterday attended by members of the Publishing Scotland International Fellowship, Scottish writers, Daydreams Bookshop and independent publishers. @SunshineScot gave a wonderful reading from her debut novel, Brodie. New friends were made. 🤝
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Into Creative@intocreativeAug 22
📣📚 Tickets now available for Linda Duncan McLaughlin in conversation with @SunshineScot: Original Sins @WaterstonesBYR eventbrite.co.uk/e/linda-dun…

Linda Duncan McLaughlin in conversation: Original Sins

Join Linda Duncan McLaughlin for a lively chat diving into the twists and turns of Original Sins.

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Into Creative@intocreativeAug 11
📚 What a great festival @ButeNoir is. Brilliant people (writers, organisers and volunteers). Also a brilliant setting in the Glenburn Hotel in Rothesay. Their staff were amazing.
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It's a privilege to be part of this powerful new play, which tells the often unheard stories of breast cancer with clarity and compassion, humour and heart. All proceeds go to @Beatson_Charity. Get your tickets here... linktr.ee/lori.delaney?utm_s…
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Into Creative@intocreativeJul 20
Into Books are delighted to be publishing @GrantMcPheeFilm's incredible Caledonia Screaming. And what an amazing way to kick it all of... 🎶📚
Grant McPhee@GrantMcPheeFilmJul 19
50 Years of Punk at Edinburgh Book Festival. 28th August. An evening of music and chat. A Q&A with author Grant McPhee and Nicola Meighan, and concludes with a special performance by the Caledonia Screaming Band performing deep cuts from the punk explosion of 1976 and 1977.
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George Paterson@officialgeopatJul 9
If you're gonna go dark, go dark. Westerwick is afoot.
Into Creative@intocreativeJul 9
🌞🌃 Summer days also have summer nights... Westerwick by @officialgeopat available from your local bookshop.
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George Paterson@officialgeopatJun 27
Delighted to reveal that 'The Comedians' has been secured by this country's best, most passionate imprint, @intocreative .
Into Creative@intocreativeJun 27
💥Very excited to announce that Into Books will be publishing the 3rd novel from George Paterson. Coming in Spring 2027! The Comedians - a bittersweet tale of fame, betrayal & rivalry, where two damaged souls fight for laughter, love, & a last chance to defy the gods of failure.
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Into Creative@intocreativeJun 26
💥 The @BloodyScotland shortlisted debut novel from Linda Duncan McLaughlin is available from your local bookshop. We highly recommend you get yourself a copy (as does Lizzy Fry). 😊
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Liz Kentish 💌@Liz_KentishJun 18
POSTBOX SIGHTING #4 Found a bigger postbox 📮 Not intimidated at all. My London walk is 6 days away. Have you seen the weather forecast? 🥵 22–29 June every donation to @frommetoyou01 will be doubled through the Big Give. Can we unlock the full £5,000 fund? Stay tuned!
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Into Creative@intocreativeJun 18
📕 Original Sins by Linda Duncan McLaughlin. Shortlisted for the Bloody Scotland Scottish Crime Debut of the year 2026. It could be the best book you read this year! If you are an independent bookshop or Waterstones branch and you stock the novel, give a shout out here!
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Into Creative@intocreativeJun 17
The exciting news yesterday - Into Creative writer, @GrantMcPheeFilm, will be bringing his incredible book (and amazing musicians) to this year's Edinburgh International Book Festival. Chaired by the wonderful, @Nicola_Meighan. Ticket link in the article. intocreative.co.uk/grant-mcp…
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Into Creative@intocreativeJun 15
📚 Scottish Independent bookshops are as varied and wondrous as the books on their shelves. Do yourself and maybe your children a flavour and pay your local bookshop a visit this week.
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An incredible play by the brilliant @LoriDelRob telling the unheard stories of breast cancer with insight, grace and humour. It's on for six nights and all proceeds go to the vital work of @Beatson_Charity. And somehow, accidentally, I'm in it... Please come along if you can! 💛
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Into Creative@intocreativeJun 5
Hot on the heels of the Bloody Scotland launch, we're delighted to present an interview with Linda Duncan McLaughlin in collaboration with @ScotsWhayHae. Filmed at the legendary Caledonia Books, a bookshop that should be on every book lover's bucket list! youtube.com/watch?v=HUqXCvGY…
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Into Creative@intocreativeJun 4
What an array of talent! Into Books' very own Linda Duncan McLaughlin was in fine company in today's 'blink and you missed it' sunshine in the heart of Stirling! Good luck to the shortlisters.
Bloody Scotland@BloodyScotlandJun 4
A glorious (mostly!) sunny day in Stirling to launch the 2026 programme. Guest programmer Denise Mina was joined by a bevvy of crime writing talent (including our Debut Prize shortlisters). TICKETS ON SALE NOW: bloodyscotland.com/whats-on
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Heather Suttie@onetakewoopJun 4
Wax Fruit sparks creative renaissance celebrating Glasgow’s history, culture and iconic women uknewsgroup.co.uk/wax-fruit-…
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