Book Week Scotland – now in its twelth year – is an annual celebration of books and reading that takes place across the country in November. During Book Week, people of all ages and walks of life come together to share the joy of reading.

Back in the summer, I posted about a couple of excellent new novels from Scottish authors. This month I'm casting the net a little wider to include Ireland and England, and three newly published books from three more fantastic writers and friends: Hazel Meredith-Lloyd, Paul Soye and Sharon Black.

Today, Legend Press has announced the publication of my first two novels. It's a contract I've had for some time, but today it's made official. Today, I finally feel as if I'm taking another step forward as an author.

Flickering Seasons, a short play debuting at this year's Edinburgh Fringe is one woman's journey as she navigates life: a story of strength, hope and triumph.

Written by Flic McCann (a fellow member of one of my writing groups, and all-round lovely person!) it's a drama with music from Wild Rose Productions, performed at St Johns Church DRT Room.

There's nothing like watching a book go from idea, to page, to publication - even if you're simply standing in the shadows cheering the author on. This month sees the publication of two new novels, both from talented Scottish-based women, both set in Scotland: Ann Lilley brings us Vermillion Days, and from Sarah Clayton, comes The Wrong Daughter.