MPhil, bathroom-reading and Dragon’s Pen!

Hey people,

I have some tasty news to share with you all. Firstly, my Research Proposal was accepted by the Independent Review Panel and I have been accepted to study on a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Writing, which will commence in October. The educational journey continues. Where will it all end? Will it ever end? Haha!

Secondly, I came across a book called Uncle John’s Unstoppable Bathroom Reader. All I can say is, what a fantastic book. It will take pride of place in my bog until the next Oor Wullie annual comes out (or is The Broons next? I forget!).

Last but not least, I’ve been invited to participate in an event at the Edinburgh Book Festival. The event is Dragon’s Pen (a literary version of the TV series Dragon’s Den), and I will be pitching my idea for a novel to the nasty and powerful dragons, alongside creative writing graduates from all over Scotland. The event is part of the UNBOUND programme and will take place on August 26. If you are in Edinburgh that night, do come along and watch me squirm in front of the Dragons and live audience. A big thanks to Anna for the invite and opportunity; hopefully it’ll be a night to remember!

Hope you’re all having a quality summer, and I will no doubt see some of you around. Take care for now.

Website updated 28 July 2010.