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
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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...
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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
I mean, it feels like a long time ago, but come on...
According to one online retailer, TOMBSTONING is celebrating its 240th anniversary this year!
November 3, 2025 at 3:18 PM
I mean, it feels like a long time ago, but come on...
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Just finished, and what a day for it! 💀⚰️⚱️, my second Skelfs/ @dougjohnstone.bsky.social book, and it definitely won't be my last in either category, so please keep publishing and reprinting them @orendabooks.bsky.social.
November 1, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Just finished, and what a day for it! 💀⚰️⚱️, my second Skelfs/ @dougjohnstone.bsky.social book, and it definitely won't be my last in either category, so please keep publishing and reprinting them @orendabooks.bsky.social.
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BREAKERS was the first @dougjohnstone.bsky.social that I read. I was so moved by the book that I haven't missed any of the books that he wrote following BREAKERS. I am definitely looking forward his debut, TOMBSTONING.
We're excited to reveal that next Feb we'll be celebrating 20 yrs since @dougjohnstone.bsky.social's darkly funny, sharp #Debut #Thriller #Tombstoning with a very special anniversary edition inc. intro by @brookmyre.bsky.social
We can't wait for you to read it!
🌊 https://bit.ly/43835V7
##BookSky
We can't wait for you to read it!
🌊 https://bit.ly/43835V7
##BookSky
November 1, 2025 at 7:50 AM
BREAKERS was the first @dougjohnstone.bsky.social that I read. I was so moved by the book that I haven't missed any of the books that he wrote following BREAKERS. I am definitely looking forward his debut, TOMBSTONING.
My debut novel, Tombstoning, is back from the dead. The book was first published in 2006, so next year is its twentieth birthday. To celebrate, my publisher @orendabooks.bsky.social are reissuing it with a lovely new cover and an introduction by Chris Brookmyre.
Pre-order here: geni.us/Mb0bqB
Pre-order here: geni.us/Mb0bqB
October 31, 2025 at 2:56 PM
My debut novel, Tombstoning, is back from the dead. The book was first published in 2006, so next year is its twentieth birthday. To celebrate, my publisher @orendabooks.bsky.social are reissuing it with a lovely new cover and an introduction by Chris Brookmyre.
Pre-order here: geni.us/Mb0bqB
Pre-order here: geni.us/Mb0bqB
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I'm delighted to be taking part in the #CoverReveal for #Tombstoning from @dougjohnstone.bsky.social & @orendabooks.bsky.social
This newly reissued 20th anniversary edition features a brand-new introduction from Christopher Brookmyre
Published 12/2/26, you can pre-order here: geni.us/Mb0bqB
This newly reissued 20th anniversary edition features a brand-new introduction from Christopher Brookmyre
Published 12/2/26, you can pre-order here: geni.us/Mb0bqB
October 31, 2025 at 11:25 AM
I'm delighted to be taking part in the #CoverReveal for #Tombstoning from @dougjohnstone.bsky.social & @orendabooks.bsky.social
This newly reissued 20th anniversary edition features a brand-new introduction from Christopher Brookmyre
Published 12/2/26, you can pre-order here: geni.us/Mb0bqB
This newly reissued 20th anniversary edition features a brand-new introduction from Christopher Brookmyre
Published 12/2/26, you can pre-order here: geni.us/Mb0bqB
Very excited about this! Tombstoning back in print next year.
SO EXCITING!! The fabulous @orendabooks.bsky.social are rereleasing Tombstoning, the debut novel from @dougjohnstone.bsky.social - a fab 20th anniversary edition with an introduction from @brookmyre too! Get your preorders in now, people, it's a terrific tale that you should not miss.
#BookSky
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Cover Reveal! Tombstoning
Doug Johnstone - Tombstoning I have been a fan of Doug Johnstone's novels for a decade; he is one of my favourite writers (of any genre), and is someone whose books I will recommend to anyone who will listen. It's fantastic to see his debut, Tombstoning, being reissued by Orenda Books for its 20th anniversary - and with an introduction by Chris Brookmyre too!
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October 31, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Very excited about this! Tombstoning back in print next year.
Look at this beautiful new cover for Tombstoning!
#CoverReveal
@dougjohnstone.bsky.social @orendabooks.bsky.social
Available to pre-order now 👇
geni.us/Mb0bqB
@dougjohnstone.bsky.social @orendabooks.bsky.social
Available to pre-order now 👇
geni.us/Mb0bqB
October 31, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Look at this beautiful new cover for Tombstoning!
Some news!
We're excited to reveal that next Feb we'll be celebrating 20 yrs since @dougjohnstone.bsky.social's darkly funny, sharp #Debut #Thriller #Tombstoning with a very special anniversary edition inc. intro by @brookmyre.bsky.social
We can't wait for you to read it!
🌊 https://bit.ly/43835V7
##BookSky
We can't wait for you to read it!
🌊 https://bit.ly/43835V7
##BookSky
October 31, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Some news!
This is happening next weekend - all sorts of SF, crime and thriller blether from me & Adam & Ann. Come find us at Aye Write! @orendabooks.bsky.social
October 29, 2025 at 2:50 PM
This is happening next weekend - all sorts of SF, crime and thriller blether from me & Adam & Ann. Come find us at Aye Write! @orendabooks.bsky.social
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📖 BOOK EVENT 📖
@dougjohnstone.bsky.social will be appearing Aye Write with Adam Oyebanji on SUNDAY 9th November, 6pm, chatting about #TheTranscendentTide with the AMAZING Ann Landmann🐙
BOOK NOW!
https://bit.ly/3WspBEk
##SFF #Glasgow #Scotland #Events #BookSky
@dougjohnstone.bsky.social will be appearing Aye Write with Adam Oyebanji on SUNDAY 9th November, 6pm, chatting about #TheTranscendentTide with the AMAZING Ann Landmann🐙
BOOK NOW!
https://bit.ly/3WspBEk
##SFF #Glasgow #Scotland #Events #BookSky
October 28, 2025 at 8:31 PM
📖 BOOK EVENT 📖
@dougjohnstone.bsky.social will be appearing Aye Write with Adam Oyebanji on SUNDAY 9th November, 6pm, chatting about #TheTranscendentTide with the AMAZING Ann Landmann🐙
BOOK NOW!
https://bit.ly/3WspBEk
##SFF #Glasgow #Scotland #Events #BookSky
@dougjohnstone.bsky.social will be appearing Aye Write with Adam Oyebanji on SUNDAY 9th November, 6pm, chatting about #TheTranscendentTide with the AMAZING Ann Landmann🐙
BOOK NOW!
https://bit.ly/3WspBEk
##SFF #Glasgow #Scotland #Events #BookSky
Jesus F Christ, this is insulting. And so, so wrong-headed.
October 28, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Jesus F Christ, this is insulting. And so, so wrong-headed.
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GLASGOW READERS!!!!
@dougjohnstone.bsky.social and #AdamOyebanji
9 November
6pm
#GlasgowBookFestival #AyeWrite2025 @orendabooks.bsky.social
Tickets:
glasgowlife.org.uk/event/1/espe...
@dougjohnstone.bsky.social and #AdamOyebanji
9 November
6pm
#GlasgowBookFestival #AyeWrite2025 @orendabooks.bsky.social
Tickets:
glasgowlife.org.uk/event/1/espe...
Esperance and The Transcendent Tide: Adam Oyebanji and Doug Johnstone with Ann Landmann - Glasgow Life
Esperance and The Transcendent Tide
glasgowlife.org.uk
October 28, 2025 at 9:04 AM
GLASGOW READERS!!!!
@dougjohnstone.bsky.social and #AdamOyebanji
9 November
6pm
#GlasgowBookFestival #AyeWrite2025 @orendabooks.bsky.social
Tickets:
glasgowlife.org.uk/event/1/espe...
@dougjohnstone.bsky.social and #AdamOyebanji
9 November
6pm
#GlasgowBookFestival #AyeWrite2025 @orendabooks.bsky.social
Tickets:
glasgowlife.org.uk/event/1/espe...
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#UK #99p #Deal 🐙📖
@dougjohnstone.bsky.social's #TheTranscendentTide, the emotive, devastating, life-affirming conclusion to the #Bestselling #Enceladons #Trilogy is on #SALE!
As seen on BBC2's Between the Covers…
🐙 bit.ly/4oyXwaq
#SciFi #BookSky
@dougjohnstone.bsky.social's #TheTranscendentTide, the emotive, devastating, life-affirming conclusion to the #Bestselling #Enceladons #Trilogy is on #SALE!
As seen on BBC2's Between the Covers…
🐙 bit.ly/4oyXwaq
#SciFi #BookSky
October 24, 2025 at 12:37 PM
#UK #99p #Deal 🐙📖
@dougjohnstone.bsky.social's #TheTranscendentTide, the emotive, devastating, life-affirming conclusion to the #Bestselling #Enceladons #Trilogy is on #SALE!
As seen on BBC2's Between the Covers…
🐙 bit.ly/4oyXwaq
#SciFi #BookSky
@dougjohnstone.bsky.social's #TheTranscendentTide, the emotive, devastating, life-affirming conclusion to the #Bestselling #Enceladons #Trilogy is on #SALE!
As seen on BBC2's Between the Covers…
🐙 bit.ly/4oyXwaq
#SciFi #BookSky
I’ve just discovered that an academic has written a paper on The Space Between Us, alongside the work of Ted Chiang and Nnedi Okorafor, two of my favourite authors. Very chuffed with this - thanks Dr O’Connor!
@orendabooks.bsky.social
@orendabooks.bsky.social
October 23, 2025 at 4:06 PM
I’ve just discovered that an academic has written a paper on The Space Between Us, alongside the work of Ted Chiang and Nnedi Okorafor, two of my favourite authors. Very chuffed with this - thanks Dr O’Connor!
@orendabooks.bsky.social
@orendabooks.bsky.social
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I saw both Doug Johnstone and Adam Oyebanji (with Ben Aaronovitch and Sarah Pinborough) at the Harrogate Crime Writing Festival at, what I thought, was one of the best events I saw this year. It was hilarious and thought provoking, it was just great to sit and listen to them.
Crime fiction and science fiction don't go together, right? WRONG. Find out how to mush the best two genres together with me and Adam Oyebanji at this event. Even if you think I'm an arsehole, Adam is funny and charming and interesting and you will fall in love with him, probably.
📖 BOOK EVENT 📖
@dougjohnstone.bsky.social will be appearing Aye Write with Adam Oyebanji on SUNDAY 9th November, 6pm, chatting about #TheTranscendentTide with the AMAZING Ann Landmann🐙
BOOK NOW!
https://bit.ly/3WspBEk
##SFF #Glasgow #Scotland #Events #BookSky
@dougjohnstone.bsky.social will be appearing Aye Write with Adam Oyebanji on SUNDAY 9th November, 6pm, chatting about #TheTranscendentTide with the AMAZING Ann Landmann🐙
BOOK NOW!
https://bit.ly/3WspBEk
##SFF #Glasgow #Scotland #Events #BookSky
October 22, 2025 at 4:18 PM
I saw both Doug Johnstone and Adam Oyebanji (with Ben Aaronovitch and Sarah Pinborough) at the Harrogate Crime Writing Festival at, what I thought, was one of the best events I saw this year. It was hilarious and thought provoking, it was just great to sit and listen to them.
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October 22, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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Crime fiction and science fiction don't go together, right? WRONG. Find out how to mush the best two genres together with me and Adam Oyebanji at this event. Even if you think I'm an arsehole, Adam is funny and charming and interesting and you will fall in love with him, probably.
📖 BOOK EVENT 📖
@dougjohnstone.bsky.social will be appearing Aye Write with Adam Oyebanji on SUNDAY 9th November, 6pm, chatting about #TheTranscendentTide with the AMAZING Ann Landmann🐙
BOOK NOW!
https://bit.ly/3WspBEk
##SFF #Glasgow #Scotland #Events #BookSky
@dougjohnstone.bsky.social will be appearing Aye Write with Adam Oyebanji on SUNDAY 9th November, 6pm, chatting about #TheTranscendentTide with the AMAZING Ann Landmann🐙
BOOK NOW!
https://bit.ly/3WspBEk
##SFF #Glasgow #Scotland #Events #BookSky
October 22, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Crime fiction and science fiction don't go together, right? WRONG. Find out how to mush the best two genres together with me and Adam Oyebanji at this event. Even if you think I'm an arsehole, Adam is funny and charming and interesting and you will fall in love with him, probably.
GOOD PEOPLE OF GLASGOW! I am thrilled to be appearing at this year's Aye Write festival on Sunday 9th November at 6pm. I'll be chatting to terrific writer Adam Oyebanji and all round legend Ann Landmann - come and find us and spread the word!
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@orendabooks.bsky.social
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October 22, 2025 at 8:26 AM
GOOD PEOPLE OF GLASGOW! I am thrilled to be appearing at this year's Aye Write festival on Sunday 9th November at 6pm. I'll be chatting to terrific writer Adam Oyebanji and all round legend Ann Landmann - come and find us and spread the word!
tinyurl.com/yc56dfe8
@orendabooks.bsky.social
tinyurl.com/yc56dfe8
@orendabooks.bsky.social
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📚 Two For Tuesday 📚
Happy Back To The Future Day (BTTF2). For #TwoForTuesday I thought I’d share 2 books that I love that have a sci-fi element;
The Space Between Us by @dougjohnstone.bsky.social
Wrong Place Wrong Time by @gillianmauthor.bsky.social
#BookSky #BookBlogger
Happy Back To The Future Day (BTTF2). For #TwoForTuesday I thought I’d share 2 books that I love that have a sci-fi element;
The Space Between Us by @dougjohnstone.bsky.social
Wrong Place Wrong Time by @gillianmauthor.bsky.social
#BookSky #BookBlogger
October 21, 2025 at 9:17 AM
📚 Two For Tuesday 📚
Happy Back To The Future Day (BTTF2). For #TwoForTuesday I thought I’d share 2 books that I love that have a sci-fi element;
The Space Between Us by @dougjohnstone.bsky.social
Wrong Place Wrong Time by @gillianmauthor.bsky.social
#BookSky #BookBlogger
Happy Back To The Future Day (BTTF2). For #TwoForTuesday I thought I’d share 2 books that I love that have a sci-fi element;
The Space Between Us by @dougjohnstone.bsky.social
Wrong Place Wrong Time by @gillianmauthor.bsky.social
#BookSky #BookBlogger