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Looking back at Bloody Scotland 2018, one of the things that stands out most isn’t just the incredible panels or the authors I got to see. It’s the people I met along the way. Book festivals have this wonderful way of bringing people together. You sit beside someone at a panel, start chatting in a queue, bump into the same faces throughout the weekend and suddenly friendships begin. So many of the people I met through Bloody Scotland are people I’m still lucky enough to call friends today. There are far too many of you to name, so I’ll be tagging instead! ❤️ And, of course, there were some brilliant events. The Swedish Crime Wave with Will Dean, Johana Gustawsson and Christoffer Carlsson, chaired by the fabulous Jacky Collins. M. C. Beaton and Ashley Jensen talking all things Agatha Raisin at the Albert Halls. And Pitch Perfect, which is always such a brilliant part of the festival and a reminder that you might just be watching the very beginning of someone’s publishing journey. That’s what I love about Bloody Scotland. It’s not simply a weekend of crime fiction. It’s conversations, connections, friendships and memories that can last long after everyone has gone home. Looking back at these clips eight years later makes me realise just how many people Bloody Scotland brought into my life. ❤️ #BloodyScotland #BloodyScotland2018 #CrimeFiction #ScottishCrimeFiction #bookfestival
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Another brilliant memory from Bloody Scotland 2018 ❤️📚 The Fun Lovin’ Crime Writers concert was exactly that… FUN! Val McDermid, Mark Billingham, Chris Brookmyre, Doug Johnstone, Stuart Neville and Luca Veste taking to the stage at the Albert Halls. What a night! This is what I love so much about Bloody Scotland. Yes, it’s about the books and the incredible authors, but it’s also about the atmosphere, the laughter, the friendships and all those memories you collect along the way. And here’s a funny little full-circle moment… Watching Stuart Neville up there in 2018, I had absolutely no idea that six years later I would meet my partner Dwayne and discover that Stuart is his cousin! 😂 You really never know where life is going to take you. Looking back at these reels has reminded me just how many wonderful memories Bloody Scotland has given me over the years. Here’s to the books, the music, the people and the moments you never realise will become part of your story. ❤️ Be sure to check out the panels and events for Bloody Scotland 2026. You never know which ones might become some of your favourite memories too! #BloodyScotland #FunLovinCrimeWriters #BookFestival #CrimeFiction #BookishMemories
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Bloody Scotland 2018 One of the moments that has really stayed with me from 2018 was the incredible torchlight procession. There was something so special about walking through Stirling with the torches glowing, surrounded by authors, readers and fellow crime fiction lovers. The atmosphere was absolutely amazing and it felt like such a celebration of the community that Bloody Scotland brings together. Looking back at these memories is reminding me just how many wonderful moments this festival has given me over the years. And this one was pretty spectacular. 🔥📚 #BloodyScotland #BloodyScotland2018 #CrimeFiction #BookFestival #BookishMemories
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WRITERS ATTENDING BLOODY SCOTLAND, WE’D LOVE TO MEET YOU. Have you written a story and you’re looking for the right place for it? Maybe you have a finished manuscript looking for a home. Maybe you’re working on something new. Maybe you’ve been published before and now have the rights back to your books and are wondering what their next chapter could look like. Or perhaps you simply want to find out more about working with an independent publisher. Acorn & Ink Publishing will be at Bloody Scotland from Friday to Sunday, and we would love to meet you. Come and tell us about your book, your characters and the story you can’t stop thinking about. No formal pitch needed. We’d simply love to have a conversation and hear about your work. Got a story to tell? We’d love to hear it. If you’re attending Bloody Scotland and would like to have a chat with us, drop Kelly and Dwayne an email and we’ll arrange a time to meet during the festival. acornandinkpublishing@gmail.com @AcornandInk #BloodyScotland #AcornAndInk #WritingCommunity #ScottishWriters #indiepublishing
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Bloody Scotland Memories | 2018 Next stop on my trip through my Bloody Scotland memories is 2018. After falling in love with the festival the year before, of course I had to come back! Another weekend in Stirling filled with brilliant authors, fantastic events, books, laughter and more memories being made. One of the moments captured in this reel is Liam McIlvanney winning the 2018 McIlvanney Prize for The Quaker. What a special moment to have witnessed as part of the festival. Looking back at these early years now, I can see just how quickly Bloody Scotland was becoming a permanent fixture in my bookish calendar. And we were only just getting started… ❤️ #BloodyScotland #BloodyScotland2018 #McIlvanneyPrize #ScottishCrimeFiction #BookFestival
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Bloody Scotland Reflections: 2017 ❤️ My 2017 Bloody Scotland memories continue, and there were so many brilliant events that year. One of my highlights was hearing Claire MacLeary at Crime in the Spotlight. I absolutely loved listening to her and it was such a memorable part of the festival for me. Then there was my favourite panel, Four Broads in Search of a Serial Killer, with Helen Fields, Steph Broadribb, Susi Holliday and Colette McBeth. What a panel! Four fabulous crime writers together, lots of laughs and one of those festival events that has stayed with me all these years later. I absolutely loved it. Looking back through these photographs brings back so many happy memories. I went to Bloody Scotland on my own that year, with no idea just how much this festival and the people I would meet through it would eventually become part of my life. And my Bloody Scotland story was only just beginning. ❤️ #BloodyScotland #BloodyScotland2017 #CrimeFiction #BookFestival #BookishMemories
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Bloody Scotland 2026 is almost here! In the lead-up, I’m taking a look back at some of the moments that have made this festival so special to me. Starting with my very first visit, when I went completely on my own. Little did I know that weekend would be the beginning of some amazing friendships that are still such an important part of my life today. It’s funny how one decision to just go for it can lead to so much. ❤️ Here’s to where it all began… #BloodyScotland #BloodyScotland2026 #CrimeFiction #BookFestival #BookCommunity
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That manuscript you keep meaning to do something with? We’d love to read it. Submissions to Acorn & Ink Publishing close on 16th August, and we’re still looking for brilliant fiction to join our growing list. We’re open to all fiction genres, whether you’ve written crime, romance, fantasy, contemporary fiction, historical fiction, YA, middle grade or something that refuses to fit neatly into a box. We also welcome previously published titles and submissions directly from unrepresented authors. At Acorn & Ink, we want to build relationships that go far beyond publication day. Our authors receive professional editing and cover design, ongoing marketing and promotional support through our connection with Love Books Tours, and a 40% royalty on net receipts. Most importantly, we’re looking for stories we believe deserve to be heard. If there’s a finished manuscript sitting on your laptop, tucked away in a folder or waiting for you to finally take that chance… This might be its moment. Submissions close 16th August. Submit to Acorn & Ink Publishing link in bio! #AcornAndInk #OpenSubmissions #WritingCommunity #IndiePublishing #writerswanted
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We’re thrilled to share another exciting announcement from Acorn & Ink Publishing! Please join us in welcoming Rebecca McKinney, who has signed a three-book publishing deal with Acorn & Ink. Rebecca is an accomplished writer whose previous novel The Angel in the Stone was shortlisted for the Highland Book Prize. Alongside her published novels, short stories and poetry, she has dedicated much of her career to supporting others through creative writing, community development and counselling. We are incredibly proud to be publishing Rebecca’s Jones & Bell’s thriller series. Full of gripping mysteries, compelling characters and page-turning suspense, we can’t wait to introduce readers to this exciting new series. Welcome to the Acorn & Ink family, Rebecca. We are so excited to be part of your publishing journey, and we can’t wait to share more with you all very soon. Please help us give Rebecca a warm welcome in the comments! #AcornAndInkPublishing #RebeccaMcKinney #ThrillerBooks #CrimeFiction #PublishingNews
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Submissions Close on 16th August Our current submissions window is coming to an end, and we’d love to discover a few more outstanding manuscripts before it closes. We welcome all full-length fiction, but we’re particularly looking for: • Contemporary fiction, especially small-town series with memorable characters. • Commercial spicy romance. • Compelling dystopian fiction. • Young Adult fiction. • Middle Grade fiction. We’re also keen to hear from previously published authors who are looking for a new publishing home. Whether you’re seeking a fresh start, a more personal publishing experience, or a team that will support you throughout your journey, we’d love to hear from you. If you’ve written a story you believe readers will love, we’d be delighted to receive your submission. Our editorial team will begin reviewing manuscripts once the submissions window closes, so if you’ve been considering submitting, now is the perfect time. Submissions close on 16th August. Submission guidelines and our submission form can be found via the link in our bio. #AcornAndInkPublishing #WritingCommunity #AmWriting #BookSubmissions #IndiePublishing
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Worldwide Digital Reviewers Wanted We’re looking for Bookstagrammers and book reviewers from around the world to join our upcoming tour for 30 Year Lie by C.C. Bergen. 🗓 Tour Dates: 17th–23rd August 📚 Genre: Psychological Thriller 📖 317 pages Blurb Callum’s grandmother raised him. After her death, he begins searching for the truth behind his mother’s disappearance in 1992. His investigation leads him to bestselling author Isabel Amarante, whose latest thriller appears to mirror the events surrounding his mother’s disappearance. As Callum uncovers long-buried secrets stretching back to the Isle of Skye, Isabel is forced to confront her own fractured memories. Together, they discover a truth far more dangerous than either of them could have imagined. If you love gripping psychological thrillers filled with secrets, suspense and unexpected twists, we’d love to have you on the tour. Digital review copies are available worldwide. To sign up, use the link in our bio or DM us and we’ll send you the application link. #Bookstagram #BookReviewer #BookReview #PsychologicalThriller #LoveBooksTours
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It’s finally here... our website is live! We’re so excited to welcome you to the new home of Acorn & Ink Publishing. Whether you’re looking for your next great read, want to meet our amazing authors, browse our growing catalogue or are thinking about submitting your own manuscript, you’ll find it all in one place. We’re also officially open for submissions, so if you’ve written a novel or novella and are searching for a publishing home, we’d love to hear from you. Take a look around, meet our authors and let us know what you think. 🌿 Visit us at: www.acornandinkpublishing.com If you know an author looking for a publisher, we’d love it if you shared this post or tagged them in the comments. #AcornAndInk #IndiePublishing #BookCommunity #AmWriting #WritingCommunity
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