The R-Patz Factz is – as the name suggests – a book of facts about the actor Robert Pattinson, he of Twilight, Harry Potter and Cosmopolis fame. The thing is, none of these ‘facts’ are actually true (as far as we know). This is because the book is in fact a work of parody, and […]
American Fantasy author Brent Weeks will be appearing at Waterstone’s Edinburgh West End on Tuesday 2nd October at 6pm, to read from and discuss, and of course sign copies of, his new book, The Blinding Knife. The Blinding Knife is the second book in the Lightbringer series, following on from 2011’s The Black Prism, featuring […]
Across 17 days in August, approximately 225,000 people visited this year’s Edinburgh International Book Festival in Charlotte Square Gardens – a massive number by any reckoning. Such popularity is perhaps not a surprise; with a programme which featured hundreds of authors, EIBF 2012 really did have something for everyone. But how was the geek community […]
The Hydrogen Sonata, the new Culture novel by Iain M. Banks, is out in early October. He is one of the world’s foremost science-fiction writers as well as a prominent fiction writer (as Iain Banks). Mr Banks took time out from his busy schedule to answer my questions…. Andy Jamieson: What inspired your new […]
Janet Smyth is the Children’s Director of the Edinburgh International Book Festival, and as such is responsible for selecting which authors and events make up the Children’s programme at the book festival. Janet took time out of her busy schedule to answer my questions. Andy Jamieson: This is your second year as Children’s Director […]
Jonathan Emmett is one of the finest children’s picture book writers at work today. His most recent book, Callum’s Incredible Construction Kit (out now, £6.99, published by Egmont Books), is his 50th book. He kindly took time out of his busy schedule to answer my questions…. Andy Jamieson: What was the inspiration for your […]