Doug Johnstone
@dougjohnstone.bsky.social
Writer & musician. 19th novel The Transcendent Tide out now. Album Crow Hill out now. Drummer for Fun Lovin' Crime Writers. www.dougjohnstone.com
I interviewed Jimmy Cliff once, had to call his studio in Jamaica on a Sunday morning. He was a total legend, and nice as could be. I remember the cost of the call was more than I got paid for the piece, but I would’ve talked to him all day if I could. RIP
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Jimmy Cliff Recording The Harder They Come In Studio Session
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November 24, 2025 at 11:22 PM
I interviewed Jimmy Cliff once, had to call his studio in Jamaica on a Sunday morning. He was a total legend, and nice as could be. I remember the cost of the call was more than I got paid for the piece, but I would’ve talked to him all day if I could. RIP
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This is incredible.
We recreate the acoustics of prehistoric caves with Steve Pretty of Hackney Colliery Band www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKY3...
How Music Made Us Human
YouTube video by New Scientist
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November 23, 2025 at 10:11 AM
This is incredible.
Another haul from @portybooks.bsky.social - where should I start?
November 22, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Another haul from @portybooks.bsky.social - where should I start?
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You ever just sit down and realize that the rise of 21st century fascism is capital's answer to climate change?
November 21, 2025 at 9:25 AM
You ever just sit down and realize that the rise of 21st century fascism is capital's answer to climate change?
...and here's my own wee celebration of Bjork's genius:
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Bjork Is Calling out from the Wreckage (Live)
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November 21, 2025 at 9:25 AM
...and here's my own wee celebration of Bjork's genius:
open.spotify.com/track/00CFBM...
open.spotify.com/track/00CFBM...
Bjork is 60 today! This still sounds incredible and fresh:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFQP...
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The Sugarcubes - Birthday (English)
YouTube video by björk
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November 21, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Bjork is 60 today! This still sounds incredible and fresh:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFQP...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFQP...
Exciting book post! @brookmyre.bsky.social
November 20, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Exciting book post! @brookmyre.bsky.social
I'm excited to be chatting to good pal @valmcdermid.bsky.social TONIGHT about this lovely book, tickets here:
www.toppingbooks.co.uk/events/edinb...
www.toppingbooks.co.uk/events/edinb...
November 19, 2025 at 9:25 AM
I'm excited to be chatting to good pal @valmcdermid.bsky.social TONIGHT about this lovely book, tickets here:
www.toppingbooks.co.uk/events/edinb...
www.toppingbooks.co.uk/events/edinb...
Excited!
🗓📖
25/02 @dougjohnstone.bsky.social will be in convo with Chris Brookmyre at The Portobello Bookshop to celebrate his reissued, ICONIC #Debut #Tombstoning.
In-person & online tickets: bit.ly/4oLeK4W
Includes a brand new intro from Chris Brookmyre
SIGNED & DEDICATED edition: bit.ly/49rMfEQ
25/02 @dougjohnstone.bsky.social will be in convo with Chris Brookmyre at The Portobello Bookshop to celebrate his reissued, ICONIC #Debut #Tombstoning.
In-person & online tickets: bit.ly/4oLeK4W
Includes a brand new intro from Chris Brookmyre
SIGNED & DEDICATED edition: bit.ly/49rMfEQ
November 19, 2025 at 6:57 AM
Excited!
Reposted by Doug Johnstone
Reposted by Doug Johnstone
For the first time in 28 years, Scotland will be at the World Cup!
November 18, 2025 at 9:53 PM
For the first time in 28 years, Scotland will be at the World Cup!
Just a cheeky wee reminder about this event TONIGHT in Motherwell Library as part of Book Week Scotland. Come and ask awkward questions, I dare you. Free, but book a place here: librariesnl.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spyd...
@orendabooks.bsky.social
@orendabooks.bsky.social
November 17, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Just a cheeky wee reminder about this event TONIGHT in Motherwell Library as part of Book Week Scotland. Come and ask awkward questions, I dare you. Free, but book a place here: librariesnl.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spyd...
@orendabooks.bsky.social
@orendabooks.bsky.social
This drives me fucking nuts.
Anyone else piss get boiled that they insist on playing Flower Of Scotland on the bagpipes when it has a note (flattened 7th) that that instrument cannot play? Probably just me.. 🏴
November 15, 2025 at 8:38 PM
This drives me fucking nuts.
November 14, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Had a brilliant book event at HMP Dumfries yesterday as part of @edbookfest.bsky.social's outreach programme. Two hours of great chat about everything from POV to AI. Always enjoy prison visits so much. 🙏
November 14, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Had a brilliant book event at HMP Dumfries yesterday as part of @edbookfest.bsky.social's outreach programme. Two hours of great chat about everything from POV to AI. Always enjoy prison visits so much. 🙏
OOFT.
The WHOLE #Skelf #Series (so far) in ONE PLACE?!
Yes please!
Get the FIRST SIX books in @dougjohnstone.bsky.social's addictive, darkly funny and unmissable the Skelfs series in one GREAT-VALUE #Boxset NOW!
Pick up your eBook box set today: bit.ly/4hUV3VM
#BookSky #PublicationDay
Yes please!
Get the FIRST SIX books in @dougjohnstone.bsky.social's addictive, darkly funny and unmissable the Skelfs series in one GREAT-VALUE #Boxset NOW!
Pick up your eBook box set today: bit.ly/4hUV3VM
#BookSky #PublicationDay
November 14, 2025 at 10:06 AM
OOFT.
Hey folks, just a heads up that I'm doing an interview with @ukcrimebookclub.bsky.social tonight at 7.30pm. It'll be over on their FB page: www.facebook.com/groups/ukcri...
@orendabooks.bsky.social
@orendabooks.bsky.social
November 12, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Hey folks, just a heads up that I'm doing an interview with @ukcrimebookclub.bsky.social tonight at 7.30pm. It'll be over on their FB page: www.facebook.com/groups/ukcri...
@orendabooks.bsky.social
@orendabooks.bsky.social
Wait, they made a movie of Denis Johnson’s Train Dreams?! Holy shit.
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Train Dreams | Official Teaser | Netflix
YouTube video by Netflix
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November 11, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Wait, they made a movie of Denis Johnson’s Train Dreams?! Holy shit.
youtu.be/HyRdazbYKgY?...
youtu.be/HyRdazbYKgY?...
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Happy Circulatory System Walking Through the Kitchen Day! Don’t forget to smash your clocks!
November 10, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Happy Circulatory System Walking Through the Kitchen Day! Don’t forget to smash your clocks!
It was an absolute honour to chat with Elif Shafak for the @royalliteraryfund.bsky.social podcast. Full of insight and fun, I hope! @annmorgan.bsky.social @orendabooks.bsky.social
open.spotify.com/episode/3a98...
open.spotify.com/episode/3a98...
November 9, 2025 at 1:52 PM
It was an absolute honour to chat with Elif Shafak for the @royalliteraryfund.bsky.social podcast. Full of insight and fun, I hope! @annmorgan.bsky.social @orendabooks.bsky.social
open.spotify.com/episode/3a98...
open.spotify.com/episode/3a98...
Reposted by Doug Johnstone
We're excited to have Scottish author @dougjohnstone.bsky.social be part of our #BookWeekScotland celebrations when he visits #MotherwellLib on Monday 17 November, 7pm to chat about his latest book - The Transcendent Tide.
Book a free place here: culturenl.co.uk/djBWS
Book a free place here: culturenl.co.uk/djBWS
November 6, 2025 at 5:02 PM
We're excited to have Scottish author @dougjohnstone.bsky.social be part of our #BookWeekScotland celebrations when he visits #MotherwellLib on Monday 17 November, 7pm to chat about his latest book - The Transcendent Tide.
Book a free place here: culturenl.co.uk/djBWS
Book a free place here: culturenl.co.uk/djBWS
Is it possible for an organisation to die of cringe? www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
Fifa Peace Prize: What is it and is US President Trump going to win it?
Our Ask Me Anything team explain what the Fifa Peace Prize is and why US President Donald Trump is being tipped for the award.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 6, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Is it possible for an organisation to die of cringe? www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
I'm excited to be appearing at Motherwell Library as part of #BookWeekScotland - come and have a chat about books and stuff. @orendabooks.bsky.social
November 5, 2025 at 9:07 AM
I'm excited to be appearing at Motherwell Library as part of #BookWeekScotland - come and have a chat about books and stuff. @orendabooks.bsky.social