LG Thomson
@lgthomson.bsky.social
artist | author | ullapool | scotland
hates macaroni cheese, custard, and mayonnaise
loves sharks
hates macaroni cheese, custard, and mayonnaise
loves sharks
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LG Thomson
@lgthomson.bsky.social
· Nov 9
My latest book 📚 Bitter Fruit is a darkly funny memoir with my personal story playing out against the social and political landscape of 1980s UK. Published by @outcastpress.bsky.social Cover design by @anxietypress.bsky.social
Check out the online reviews 👉 bit.ly/BitterFruitLGT
Check out the online reviews 👉 bit.ly/BitterFruitLGT
On Sat 2 August I will be in conversation with Raja Shehadeh, Palestinian lawyer, human rights activist, and best-selling author, at the Ceilidh Place Venue, Ullapool. 7pm- 8.30pm (doors at 6.30pm). Licensed bar 18+. Tickets via An Talla Solais website.
July 23, 2025 at 7:27 PM
On Sat 2 August I will be in conversation with Raja Shehadeh, Palestinian lawyer, human rights activist, and best-selling author, at the Ceilidh Place Venue, Ullapool. 7pm- 8.30pm (doors at 6.30pm). Licensed bar 18+. Tickets via An Talla Solais website.
This autumn, stay, write and create at The Ceilidh Place, Ullapool Accom. & meals inc. allowing you to immerse yourself in the creative process.
🍂Limited spaces
🍂Fri 14 - Sun 16 Nov 2025
🍂£400 inc. workshops & DBB
Call the Ceilidh Place 01854 612103
or email stay@theceilidhplace.com
🍂Limited spaces
🍂Fri 14 - Sun 16 Nov 2025
🍂£400 inc. workshops & DBB
Call the Ceilidh Place 01854 612103
or email stay@theceilidhplace.com
July 2, 2025 at 12:21 PM
This autumn, stay, write and create at The Ceilidh Place, Ullapool Accom. & meals inc. allowing you to immerse yourself in the creative process.
🍂Limited spaces
🍂Fri 14 - Sun 16 Nov 2025
🍂£400 inc. workshops & DBB
Call the Ceilidh Place 01854 612103
or email stay@theceilidhplace.com
🍂Limited spaces
🍂Fri 14 - Sun 16 Nov 2025
🍂£400 inc. workshops & DBB
Call the Ceilidh Place 01854 612103
or email stay@theceilidhplace.com
One year since the launch of Bitter Fruit. Many thanks to those who have read it and to those who have reached out. I'm grateful for the people this book has brought into my life 🙏 #memoir #booksworthreading
Independent publishers matter more than ever.
@outcastpress.bsky.social
Independent publishers matter more than ever.
@outcastpress.bsky.social
June 19, 2025 at 12:05 PM
One year since the launch of Bitter Fruit. Many thanks to those who have read it and to those who have reached out. I'm grateful for the people this book has brought into my life 🙏 #memoir #booksworthreading
Independent publishers matter more than ever.
@outcastpress.bsky.social
Independent publishers matter more than ever.
@outcastpress.bsky.social
Delighted to be a guest author on radio show, Sherry's Shorts www.mixcloud.com/invernesshr/...
Sherry's Shorts - March 2025
A monthly spoken-word show featuring local writers & stories focused on the Scottish Highlands, with music and chat. Presented by Sherry Morris, a short story writer, local to the Inverness area. Stor...
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March 21, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Delighted to be a guest author on radio show, Sherry's Shorts www.mixcloud.com/invernesshr/...
I've been in the Interrogation Room with @pigroastpublishing.bsky.social talking about Slut Vomit Vol.2 @outcastpress.bsky.social and coming up with great ideas for future anthologies dirtybooksblog.wordpress.com/2025/03/12/t...
The Interrogation Room – Slut Vomit 2 Special – LG Thompson and Jeff Schneider
Next in my series of interviews to celebrate the release of the brand-new Outcast Press anthology Slut Vomit: Volume 2, here are LG Thomson (‘Smalltown Boy’) and Jeff Schneider (‘Deprivation of Cha…
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March 13, 2025 at 12:50 PM
I've been in the Interrogation Room with @pigroastpublishing.bsky.social talking about Slut Vomit Vol.2 @outcastpress.bsky.social and coming up with great ideas for future anthologies dirtybooksblog.wordpress.com/2025/03/12/t...
Book about life in 1970s UK, on Amazon UK at 1970s price:
"Stunning"
"A triumph"
"Rollercoaster ride!!"
"Unflinchingly honest"
@outcastpress.bsky.social
www.amazon.co.uk/Modernist-Dr...
"Stunning"
"A triumph"
"Rollercoaster ride!!"
"Unflinchingly honest"
@outcastpress.bsky.social
www.amazon.co.uk/Modernist-Dr...
Modernist Dreams Brutalist Nightmares : Thomson, Lg, Sexton, Cody, Johnson, Paige: Amazon.co.uk: Books
Modernist Dreams Brutalist Nightmares : Thomson, Lg, Sexton, Cody, Johnson, Paige: Amazon.co.uk: Books
www.amazon.co.uk
March 12, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Book about life in 1970s UK, on Amazon UK at 1970s price:
"Stunning"
"A triumph"
"Rollercoaster ride!!"
"Unflinchingly honest"
@outcastpress.bsky.social
www.amazon.co.uk/Modernist-Dr...
"Stunning"
"A triumph"
"Rollercoaster ride!!"
"Unflinchingly honest"
@outcastpress.bsky.social
www.amazon.co.uk/Modernist-Dr...
From the Museum of Childhood to the Surgeons' Hall Museum, via the South Bridge Vaults, this week's Author talk is all about taking inspiration from Edinburgh's gothic vibe 💀🎩🦇 #creativewriting #authortalk
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CK5P...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CK5P...
March 5, 2025 at 12:11 PM
From the Museum of Childhood to the Surgeons' Hall Museum, via the South Bridge Vaults, this week's Author talk is all about taking inspiration from Edinburgh's gothic vibe 💀🎩🦇 #creativewriting #authortalk
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CK5P...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CK5P...
Reposted by LG Thomson
March 3, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Reposted by LG Thomson
Slut Vomit II: An Anthology of Sex Work from @outcastpress.bsky.social is a deviant's paradise of filth. Some great writers in the mix @jdclappwrites.bsky.social @sebastianvice.bsky.social @lgthomson.bsky.social & many more. Very happy to have one in there too. Get yourselves a copy (link below) 💦
February 22, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Slut Vomit II: An Anthology of Sex Work from @outcastpress.bsky.social is a deviant's paradise of filth. Some great writers in the mix @jdclappwrites.bsky.social @sebastianvice.bsky.social @lgthomson.bsky.social & many more. Very happy to have one in there too. Get yourselves a copy (link below) 💦
1970s memoir currently retailing on Amazon at 1970s price. Modernist Dreams Brutalist Nightmares: 'This is the first book to ever make me laugh out loud and cry.'
👉 bit.ly/3DV7DlI
@outcastpress.bsky.social #booksky #memoir #1970s
👉 bit.ly/3DV7DlI
@outcastpress.bsky.social #booksky #memoir #1970s
February 19, 2025 at 11:51 AM
1970s memoir currently retailing on Amazon at 1970s price. Modernist Dreams Brutalist Nightmares: 'This is the first book to ever make me laugh out loud and cry.'
👉 bit.ly/3DV7DlI
@outcastpress.bsky.social #booksky #memoir #1970s
👉 bit.ly/3DV7DlI
@outcastpress.bsky.social #booksky #memoir #1970s
My Author Talk videos are unscripted - I start out with an idea and see where it takes me. This one, about using dangerous writing, took me to a few unexpected places...
Watch here 👉 youtube.com/watch?v=sCR6...
@outcastpress.bsky.social
#BooksWorthReading
Pic taken by me, Cumbernauld 2019.
Watch here 👉 youtube.com/watch?v=sCR6...
@outcastpress.bsky.social
#BooksWorthReading
Pic taken by me, Cumbernauld 2019.
February 18, 2025 at 11:02 AM
My Author Talk videos are unscripted - I start out with an idea and see where it takes me. This one, about using dangerous writing, took me to a few unexpected places...
Watch here 👉 youtube.com/watch?v=sCR6...
@outcastpress.bsky.social
#BooksWorthReading
Pic taken by me, Cumbernauld 2019.
Watch here 👉 youtube.com/watch?v=sCR6...
@outcastpress.bsky.social
#BooksWorthReading
Pic taken by me, Cumbernauld 2019.
Who remembers the fabulous Pan Books of Horror? I've spent ages seeking out modern collections that are just as terrifying and just as well written. Check out my latest Author Talk to find out what I discovered...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4ey...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4ey...
February 11, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Who remembers the fabulous Pan Books of Horror? I've spent ages seeking out modern collections that are just as terrifying and just as well written. Check out my latest Author Talk to find out what I discovered...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4ey...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4ey...
I've been ill and laying low but thanks to the wonders of scheduling, my latest Author Talk is up. The starting question is: Do you listen to music when you're writing? As per, I digress... The sketch shown is of an old pal dancing to The Smiths back in the day. www.youtube.com/watch?v=WV35...
February 6, 2025 at 3:54 PM
I've been ill and laying low but thanks to the wonders of scheduling, my latest Author Talk is up. The starting question is: Do you listen to music when you're writing? As per, I digress... The sketch shown is of an old pal dancing to The Smiths back in the day. www.youtube.com/watch?v=WV35...
'Sleepscape', Acrylic on canvas, 40 x 40 cm
One of four Sleep paintings I have on display at the Interiors Exhibition: Upstairs Gallery, The Weigh Ahead, 91 High Street, Dunblane, FK15 OER
25 January - 8 March 2025
One of four Sleep paintings I have on display at the Interiors Exhibition: Upstairs Gallery, The Weigh Ahead, 91 High Street, Dunblane, FK15 OER
25 January - 8 March 2025
January 24, 2025 at 2:35 PM
'Sleepscape', Acrylic on canvas, 40 x 40 cm
One of four Sleep paintings I have on display at the Interiors Exhibition: Upstairs Gallery, The Weigh Ahead, 91 High Street, Dunblane, FK15 OER
25 January - 8 March 2025
One of four Sleep paintings I have on display at the Interiors Exhibition: Upstairs Gallery, The Weigh Ahead, 91 High Street, Dunblane, FK15 OER
25 January - 8 March 2025
Fresh on Author Talk - my take on Whalefall by @danielkraus.com Does it live up to expectations? Watch and find out (no spoilers).
www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwS8...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwS8...
12: WHALEFALL by Daniel Kraus
YouTube video by LG Thomson Author Talk
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January 24, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Fresh on Author Talk - my take on Whalefall by @danielkraus.com Does it live up to expectations? Watch and find out (no spoilers).
www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwS8...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwS8...
Up now on YouTube - my take on writer's block and a few tips on how to deal with the writing process www.youtube.com/watch?v=QS4H...
#authortube #authorlife #writingtips #booksworthreading
#readingcommunity #booknerd
#creativewriting #writersblock
#authortube #authorlife #writingtips #booksworthreading
#readingcommunity #booknerd
#creativewriting #writersblock
January 21, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Up now on YouTube - my take on writer's block and a few tips on how to deal with the writing process www.youtube.com/watch?v=QS4H...
#authortube #authorlife #writingtips #booksworthreading
#readingcommunity #booknerd
#creativewriting #writersblock
#authortube #authorlife #writingtips #booksworthreading
#readingcommunity #booknerd
#creativewriting #writersblock
Q: Are the characters in your novels based on real people?
A: Watch and find out... 😅
#AuthorTube #AuthorLife #ReadingCommunity
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQtC...
A: Watch and find out... 😅
#AuthorTube #AuthorLife #ReadingCommunity
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQtC...
9: Are the characters in your books based on real people?
YouTube video by LG Thomson Author Talk
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January 14, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Q: Are the characters in your novels based on real people?
A: Watch and find out... 😅
#AuthorTube #AuthorLife #ReadingCommunity
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQtC...
A: Watch and find out... 😅
#AuthorTube #AuthorLife #ReadingCommunity
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQtC...
Noir, noir, noir... my latest Author Talk is about film adaptations from books by one of my favourite authors, James M. Cain. It didn't hurt that the adaptations starred three of Hollywood's most iconic femme fatales #Noir #AuthorTalk
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VAnR...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VAnR...
January 10, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Noir, noir, noir... my latest Author Talk is about film adaptations from books by one of my favourite authors, James M. Cain. It didn't hurt that the adaptations starred three of Hollywood's most iconic femme fatales #Noir #AuthorTalk
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VAnR...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VAnR...
This delicious little painting is by artist Peter White. It does not belong to me though it has been in my possession for some time. Watch the latest episode of Author Talk to find out why and discover how it has become part of my writing landscape. #authortalk
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tu1...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tu1...
January 7, 2025 at 3:00 PM
This delicious little painting is by artist Peter White. It does not belong to me though it has been in my possession for some time. Watch the latest episode of Author Talk to find out why and discover how it has become part of my writing landscape. #authortalk
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tu1...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tu1...
Last Author Talk of 2024 - my take on the Hunger Anthology by Urban Pigs Press (no spoilers) @urbanpigspress.bsky.social @sebastianvice.bsky.social @outcastpress.bsky.social @anxietypress.bsky.social
#readingcommunity #booksworthreading
youtu.be/mDq_wNgblaw?...
#readingcommunity #booksworthreading
youtu.be/mDq_wNgblaw?...
6: The Urban Pigs Press HUNGER Anthology
YouTube video by LG Thomson Author Talk
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December 20, 2024 at 2:07 PM
Last Author Talk of 2024 - my take on the Hunger Anthology by Urban Pigs Press (no spoilers) @urbanpigspress.bsky.social @sebastianvice.bsky.social @outcastpress.bsky.social @anxietypress.bsky.social
#readingcommunity #booksworthreading
youtu.be/mDq_wNgblaw?...
#readingcommunity #booksworthreading
youtu.be/mDq_wNgblaw?...
It's my Author Talk Christmas special with a behind the scenes look at where I got the idea for Christmas Ghost story, Salt Dough Stars, inc. a mention for @crowvuslit.bsky.social Many thanks to everyone who has watched, liked and subscribed so far 🎄❄️☃️
youtu.be/RmpY2IhVfyU?...
youtu.be/RmpY2IhVfyU?...
A Ghost for Christmas (Salt Dough Stars)
YouTube video by LG Thomson Author Talk
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December 17, 2024 at 7:57 PM
It's my Author Talk Christmas special with a behind the scenes look at where I got the idea for Christmas Ghost story, Salt Dough Stars, inc. a mention for @crowvuslit.bsky.social Many thanks to everyone who has watched, liked and subscribed so far 🎄❄️☃️
youtu.be/RmpY2IhVfyU?...
youtu.be/RmpY2IhVfyU?...
Just published on Author Talk, my take on Kill Factor by Brian Bowyer, with a shout out to independent publishers, esp. the fabulous Outcast Press @brianbowyer.bsky.social @outcastpress.bsky.social
youtu.be/cvMM2sRaslQ
youtu.be/cvMM2sRaslQ
Kill Factor by Brian Bowyer
YouTube video by LG Thomson Author Talk
youtu.be
December 13, 2024 at 4:24 PM
Just published on Author Talk, my take on Kill Factor by Brian Bowyer, with a shout out to independent publishers, esp. the fabulous Outcast Press @brianbowyer.bsky.social @outcastpress.bsky.social
youtu.be/cvMM2sRaslQ
youtu.be/cvMM2sRaslQ
My latest Author Talk - dealing with rejection...
youtu.be/KZP8ZbxpNo0
youtu.be/KZP8ZbxpNo0
How do writers deal with rejection?
YouTube video by LG Thomson Author Talk
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December 10, 2024 at 2:54 PM
My latest Author Talk - dealing with rejection...
youtu.be/KZP8ZbxpNo0
youtu.be/KZP8ZbxpNo0
My latest Author Talk: The Catcher in the Rye, with digressions... including a shout out for @outcastpress.bsky.social
youtu.be/gnCtdXDOa08?...
youtu.be/gnCtdXDOa08?...
The Catcher in the Rye
YouTube video by LG Thomson Author Talk
youtu.be
December 6, 2024 at 2:43 PM
My latest Author Talk: The Catcher in the Rye, with digressions... including a shout out for @outcastpress.bsky.social
youtu.be/gnCtdXDOa08?...
youtu.be/gnCtdXDOa08?...
I've just launched my author tube channel. I'll be answering questions authors get asked by readers and sharing some of my favourite reads #author #reader #books @outcastpress.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCph...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCph...
Where do writers get their ideas? (EROSION)
YouTube video by LG Thomson Author Talk
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December 3, 2024 at 5:09 PM
I've just launched my author tube channel. I'll be answering questions authors get asked by readers and sharing some of my favourite reads #author #reader #books @outcastpress.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCph...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCph...