I'm continually drawn in by the allure of Scottish folktales, which are often dark, dangerous, and full of delicious coastal gothic imagery. My second novel, The Bone Diver, is a re-telling of a selkie myth, specifically the tale of the Seal Killer from the Scottish Highlands. My current WIP goes even further into Scottish folklore, weaving an entire world filled with people, creatures and stories from Scottish myth and legend. a sampling of a my favourite folklore collectio

My review of the Lorraine Wilson's stunning novel 'We Are All Ghosts in the Forest'

What I've Been Reading (August 2023)

The importance of queernorm stories

A review of Lydsey Croal's sci-fi novelette

Here's a small collection of books filled with Scottish fairy tales and folklore.

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These are the books that have inspired my autumn and winter

These are the books that have inspired my year. If you’re a fan of fantasy, folklore, and history with a magical edge, you might enjoy a goo