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LG Thomson
@lgthomson.bsky.social
artist | author | ullapool | scotland
hates macaroni cheese, custard, and mayonnaise
loves sharks
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
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
July 2, 2025 at 12:21 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
June 19, 2025 at 12:05 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...
March 5, 2025 at 12:11 PM
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
February 19, 2025 at 11:51 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.
February 18, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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...
February 11, 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...
February 6, 2025 at 3:54 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
January 24, 2025 at 2:35 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
January 21, 2025 at 8:36 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...
January 10, 2025 at 3:16 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...
January 7, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Amazon is currently selling Modernist Dreams Brutalist Nightmares at less than half price. Christmas present, stocking filler, a lovely paperback to complement your e-book... whatever the reason, now is a good time to buy 👌👌👌 Link here 👉 bit.ly/3DV7DlI
@outcastpress.bsky.social
November 28, 2024 at 11:42 AM
Many thanks to everyone who braved the cold last night to come to wordHaus. Despite the weather, we ended up with a good crowd. My story from Elegies in the Dust went down well. Nice to bring this excellent anthology to a wider audience @outcastpress.bsky.social @anxietypress.bsky.social
November 22, 2024 at 1:52 PM
TONIGHT at the Ceilidh Place Venue, Ullapool: wordHaus - a fabulous cabaret of poetry & prose #highlands #scotland #liveliterature
November 21, 2024 at 11:25 AM
A great turn out for my Book Week Scotland event at Blackness Library, Dundee - so many good questions and such a lot of warmth for Bitter Fruit and Mod Dreams. I ran out of copies (again!). They are also available to buy online...
#authorevent #booksworthreading
@outcastpress.bsky.social
November 19, 2024 at 3:24 PM
Stunning day to be in Dundee for my author event at Blackness Library, where I'll be reading from and discussing Bitter Fruit @outcastpress.bsky.social @anxietypress.bsky.social
November 18, 2024 at 12:24 PM
1 week until wordHaus 2024 with @clareobrien.bsky.social ⭐ Thu 21 Nov / Doors at 7pm / Please be seated by 7.30pm / Licensed bar / 18+ / Tkts £5 from the Ceilidh Place Ullapool ⭐ This year I'll be reading work published by @outcastpress.bsky.social @anxietypress.bsky.social
#authorevent #highlands
November 14, 2024 at 12:10 PM
I don't mind it being dark by 5pm when the days are like this... #highlands #autumn #bluesky
November 12, 2024 at 1:24 PM
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
November 9, 2024 at 1:36 PM
October 28, 2024 at 8:06 PM
October 28, 2024 at 8:06 PM
October 28, 2024 at 8:05 PM
Poetry & Prose cabaret, 17 Nov. #Ullapool #Highlands #poetry #writingcommunity #readingcommunity Licensed bar, 18+. Tickets from Ceilidh Place reception.
October 21, 2023 at 2:10 PM
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