Doug Johnstone
@dougjohnstone.bsky.social
Writer & musician. 19th novel The Transcendent Tide out now. Tombstoning, The Ossians and Ghost Notes all published in 2026. Album Crow Hill out now. Drummer for Fun Lovin' Crime Writers. www.dougjohnstone.com
I'm going to be at Prestwick Library next Wednesday for a wee chat with whoever turns up. Come find me. @orendabooks.bsky.social
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January 9, 2026 at 1:40 PM
I'm going to be at Prestwick Library next Wednesday for a wee chat with whoever turns up. Come find me. @orendabooks.bsky.social
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I knew 10 would be a struggle, so here’s my top 12 reads for 2025.
All were 5⭐️ (that goes without saying) & my reviews are on my feed. Very difficult choices, but I had to draw a line somewhere.
List of authors/books t.ly/iFt2R
#BookSky📚💙 #2025roundup
All were 5⭐️ (that goes without saying) & my reviews are on my feed. Very difficult choices, but I had to draw a line somewhere.
List of authors/books t.ly/iFt2R
#BookSky📚💙 #2025roundup
January 9, 2026 at 10:15 AM
I knew 10 would be a struggle, so here’s my top 12 reads for 2025.
All were 5⭐️ (that goes without saying) & my reviews are on my feed. Very difficult choices, but I had to draw a line somewhere.
List of authors/books t.ly/iFt2R
#BookSky📚💙 #2025roundup
All were 5⭐️ (that goes without saying) & my reviews are on my feed. Very difficult choices, but I had to draw a line somewhere.
List of authors/books t.ly/iFt2R
#BookSky📚💙 #2025roundup
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Raven's favourite 2025 reads - part one. Loved all of these! ❤
@dougjohnstone.bsky.social @radiomukhers.bsky.social @vaseemkhanuk.bsky.social @authorbarbara.bsky.social #GraemeMacraeBurnett #PhilLecomber @katefolk.bsky.social #BenjaminWood #OlivierNorekOlivierNorek
@dougjohnstone.bsky.social @radiomukhers.bsky.social @vaseemkhanuk.bsky.social @authorbarbara.bsky.social #GraemeMacraeBurnett #PhilLecomber @katefolk.bsky.social #BenjaminWood #OlivierNorekOlivierNorek
January 1, 2026 at 5:06 PM
Raven's favourite 2025 reads - part one. Loved all of these! ❤
@dougjohnstone.bsky.social @radiomukhers.bsky.social @vaseemkhanuk.bsky.social @authorbarbara.bsky.social #GraemeMacraeBurnett #PhilLecomber @katefolk.bsky.social #BenjaminWood #OlivierNorekOlivierNorek
@dougjohnstone.bsky.social @radiomukhers.bsky.social @vaseemkhanuk.bsky.social @authorbarbara.bsky.social #GraemeMacraeBurnett #PhilLecomber @katefolk.bsky.social #BenjaminWood #OlivierNorekOlivierNorek
Happy New Year from Porty Beach! Hope 2026 is full of good things for us all.
January 1, 2026 at 3:08 PM
Happy New Year from Porty Beach! Hope 2026 is full of good things for us all.
They’re still making it, I think.
December 31, 2025 at 12:04 AM
They’re still making it, I think.
I want to shout out this terrific show - animated conspiracy thriller that is crazy, funny and touching. One of my favourite television shows of the year.
December 30, 2025 at 6:53 PM
I want to shout out this terrific show - animated conspiracy thriller that is crazy, funny and touching. One of my favourite television shows of the year.
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My top 12 (nearer to 10 than usual) reads for July - December. My top 10 (fingers crossed) for the year will be posted next week.
These were all 5⭐️ & my reviews are on my feed.
List of authors/books t.ly/7zSf9
#BookSky💙📚
These were all 5⭐️ & my reviews are on my feed.
List of authors/books t.ly/7zSf9
#BookSky💙📚
December 30, 2025 at 11:25 AM
My top 12 (nearer to 10 than usual) reads for July - December. My top 10 (fingers crossed) for the year will be posted next week.
These were all 5⭐️ & my reviews are on my feed.
List of authors/books t.ly/7zSf9
#BookSky💙📚
These were all 5⭐️ & my reviews are on my feed.
List of authors/books t.ly/7zSf9
#BookSky💙📚
Incredible scenes.
another robot highlight for 2025: man wearing humanoid mocap suit kicks himself in the balls
December 28, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Incredible scenes.
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Some of us are ahead of the Telegraph in our knowledge of life on Enceladus... @dougjohnstone.bsky.social @orendabooks.bsky.social #Sandy 🐙
#BookSky 📚💙
#BookSky 📚💙
December 28, 2025 at 12:25 PM
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I'm usually averse to promoting Amazon in any way, but this is outweighed by my belief that everyone should read this series! Only £1.99 for all these terrific books!!!
You're welcome!
@dougjohnstone.bsky.social @orendabooks.bsky.social
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You're welcome!
@dougjohnstone.bsky.social @orendabooks.bsky.social
amzn.eu/d/1EUNa3P
December 21, 2025 at 4:50 PM
I'm usually averse to promoting Amazon in any way, but this is outweighed by my belief that everyone should read this series! Only £1.99 for all these terrific books!!!
You're welcome!
@dougjohnstone.bsky.social @orendabooks.bsky.social
amzn.eu/d/1EUNa3P
You're welcome!
@dougjohnstone.bsky.social @orendabooks.bsky.social
amzn.eu/d/1EUNa3P
This was a great laugh. I sound a bit shouty and manic, but it was genuinely noisy and busy in the pub!
More Scottish 🏴 shenanigans this week with the brilliant, genre-eschewing @dougjohnstone.bsky.social. We caught up with him in the Holyrood 9A for a pint and a fascinating natter… check the link int’ bio
December 22, 2025 at 1:39 PM
This was a great laugh. I sound a bit shouty and manic, but it was genuinely noisy and busy in the pub!
Thank you so much! 🙏❤️
December 19, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Thank you so much! 🙏❤️
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#BookAdvent #Day19 This final instalment of the #Enceladon trilogy was a wonderfully satisfying conclusion to this excellent series. I would urge you to discover this series too! ❤️🐙 @dougjohnstone.bsky.social @orendabooks.bsky.social
December 19, 2025 at 10:11 AM
#BookAdvent #Day19 This final instalment of the #Enceladon trilogy was a wonderfully satisfying conclusion to this excellent series. I would urge you to discover this series too! ❤️🐙 @dougjohnstone.bsky.social @orendabooks.bsky.social
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Proofs have landed!
Next Feb marks 20 YEARS of @dougjohnstone.bsky.social's darkly funny #Debut #Tombstoning & we'll be celebrating with a special new edition featuring an intro from Chris Brookmyre
A sharp Scottish #Thriller we can’t wait for you to read!
#BookSky #NewBooks #Books2026
Next Feb marks 20 YEARS of @dougjohnstone.bsky.social's darkly funny #Debut #Tombstoning & we'll be celebrating with a special new edition featuring an intro from Chris Brookmyre
A sharp Scottish #Thriller we can’t wait for you to read!
#BookSky #NewBooks #Books2026
December 17, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Proofs have landed!
Next Feb marks 20 YEARS of @dougjohnstone.bsky.social's darkly funny #Debut #Tombstoning & we'll be celebrating with a special new edition featuring an intro from Chris Brookmyre
A sharp Scottish #Thriller we can’t wait for you to read!
#BookSky #NewBooks #Books2026
Next Feb marks 20 YEARS of @dougjohnstone.bsky.social's darkly funny #Debut #Tombstoning & we'll be celebrating with a special new edition featuring an intro from Chris Brookmyre
A sharp Scottish #Thriller we can’t wait for you to read!
#BookSky #NewBooks #Books2026
Tombstoning looking pretty good for 20 years old! Love these new proofs going out into the world. Published 12th Feb by @orendabooks.bsky.social. Preorder here: geni.us/Mb0bqB
December 17, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Tombstoning looking pretty good for 20 years old! Love these new proofs going out into the world. Published 12th Feb by @orendabooks.bsky.social. Preorder here: geni.us/Mb0bqB
I am THRILLED that my second novel, THE OSSIANS, is getting a shiny new reissue in April next year by @orendabooks.bsky.social, with a lovely introduction by none other than @valmcdermid.bsky.social! It's a wild ride of a book, for sure.
You can pre-order it here: geni.us/49IJe
You can pre-order it here: geni.us/49IJe
December 16, 2025 at 1:34 PM
I am THRILLED that my second novel, THE OSSIANS, is getting a shiny new reissue in April next year by @orendabooks.bsky.social, with a lovely introduction by none other than @valmcdermid.bsky.social! It's a wild ride of a book, for sure.
You can pre-order it here: geni.us/49IJe
You can pre-order it here: geni.us/49IJe
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I'm delighted to be taking part in the #CoverReveal for the soon-to-be reissued #TheOssians from @dougjohnstone.bsky.social and @orendabooks.bsky.social.
"Darkly funny" makes this a sure-fire read for me. More details available on my blog.
#BookSky
Reading For Leisure Blog: tinyurl.com/2hnz6547
"Darkly funny" makes this a sure-fire read for me. More details available on my blog.
#BookSky
Reading For Leisure Blog: tinyurl.com/2hnz6547
December 16, 2025 at 12:39 PM
I'm delighted to be taking part in the #CoverReveal for the soon-to-be reissued #TheOssians from @dougjohnstone.bsky.social and @orendabooks.bsky.social.
"Darkly funny" makes this a sure-fire read for me. More details available on my blog.
#BookSky
Reading For Leisure Blog: tinyurl.com/2hnz6547
"Darkly funny" makes this a sure-fire read for me. More details available on my blog.
#BookSky
Reading For Leisure Blog: tinyurl.com/2hnz6547