One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This by Omar El Akkad review the war crimes paradox

Doug Johnstone 04-14-2025
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One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This by Omar El Akkad review – the war crimes paradox

Omar El Akkad analyses both Israel’s horrendous actions in the Middle East and the gaslighting that seems to be going on in the west.

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The Death of the Author by Nnedi Okorafor review profound understanding through science fiction

Doug Johnstone 03-10-2025
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The Death of the Author by Nnedi Okorafor review – profound understanding through science fiction

The Death of the Author by Nnedi Okorafor follows a disabled Nigerian American woman who finds fame but loses control of her story.

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All set up for the December's Edinburgh Writers Forum meeting, with local author, Doug Johnstone, and supporting cast of mince pies!

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Barrowbeck by Andrew Michael Hurley review creepy tales from the valley

Doug Johnstone *** 11-12-2024
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Barrowbeck by Andrew Michael Hurley review – creepy tales from the valley

Barrowbeck has elements of pure Wicker Man-style folk horror here, as well as hints of cosmic horror and the supernatural.

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The Happiness of Dogs by Mark Rowlands review – learning from our pets

The Happiness of Dogs finds Mark Rowlands looking to see if we can take anything from the way dogs interact with their world.

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The Bridge Between Worlds by Gavin Francis review the importance of connection

Doug Johnstone *** 09-24-2024
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The Bridge Between Worlds by Gavin Francis review – the importance of connection

The Bridge Between Worlds is an intriguing and super-smart examination of bridges, both literally and metaphorically.

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Doug Johnstone At The Edinburgh Bookshop

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A super "Science Behind the Fiction" event at #PortobelloBookFestival with #DougJohnstone (THE SPACE BETWEEN US) and myself talking about FRIEND ME.

We chatted about writing sci-fi proudly, how other writing like journalism affects our fiction, and the joys & terrors of Enceladus and AI. Thrilled to hear the sequel to Doug's book is out next march. Sci-fi forever!

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#WhatDougsReading : today Doug is enjoying #Edinburgh based crime with Doug Johnstone's (Dougs support other Dougs!) new Skelf novel from @OrendaBooks , The Opposite of Lonely, and hoping Doug didn't forget about tides & get stuck on Crammond Island...

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Porty Bookshop Opening Party 017

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