Ross Alexander
@rossalexwriter.bsky.social
Scottish Crime Writer. Find out more at RossAlexWriter.com
Denise Mina is very quickly becoming one of my favourite Scottish authors, I’ve yet to read one of her novels without being thrilled. Consumed this via audiobook, which was excellently performed by Cathleen McCarron.
December 8, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Denise Mina is very quickly becoming one of my favourite Scottish authors, I’ve yet to read one of her novels without being thrilled. Consumed this via audiobook, which was excellently performed by Cathleen McCarron.
Didn’t quite reach the heights of the first one, but still very enjoyable. On to this next one…
November 20, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Didn’t quite reach the heights of the first one, but still very enjoyable. On to this next one…
My evening’s plans - continue writing my thriller novella. My evening’s achievements - watching 74 different angles of Scotland’s goals from last night. I’m not disappointed. 🏴⚽️❤️✍🏻
November 19, 2025 at 10:33 PM
My evening’s plans - continue writing my thriller novella. My evening’s achievements - watching 74 different angles of Scotland’s goals from last night. I’m not disappointed. 🏴⚽️❤️✍🏻
I Am Mine is the fifth on the DI Joanne Christie series set in Edinburgh. #crimewriter #crimewritersofbluesky #edinburgh #tartannoir #ianrankin #scotland #bloodyscotland
November 19, 2025 at 9:30 PM
I Am Mine is the fifth on the DI Joanne Christie series set in Edinburgh. #crimewriter #crimewritersofbluesky #edinburgh #tartannoir #ianrankin #scotland #bloodyscotland
It’s here - DI Joanne Christie book 5. I Am Mine is a locked room mystery set in an Edinburgh hotel. Link at Books section of my website.
November 14, 2025 at 10:12 PM
It’s here - DI Joanne Christie book 5. I Am Mine is a locked room mystery set in an Edinburgh hotel. Link at Books section of my website.
A re-read from my teens. A lot crammed into such a short novel that would become the great Hellraiser movie. Barker is certainly a more talented writer than many I have read within the horror genre.
November 12, 2025 at 7:55 PM
A re-read from my teens. A lot crammed into such a short novel that would become the great Hellraiser movie. Barker is certainly a more talented writer than many I have read within the horror genre.
Latest blog now available to read, with grovelling apologies, DI Christie book 5 update and a nod to Jonathan Creek…
November 9, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Latest blog now available to read, with grovelling apologies, DI Christie book 5 update and a nod to Jonathan Creek…
Decided to listen to an old series from Val on audiobook and so glad we did. Great opening and delighted there are another 5 to get stuck into.
November 3, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Decided to listen to an old series from Val on audiobook and so glad we did. Great opening and delighted there are another 5 to get stuck into.
Was amazing to hear from and meet the wonderful Alan Davies. When our daughters were growing up, Jonathan Creek was one of the few TV shows we all loved watching together. Looking forward to reading his next chapter.
October 26, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Was amazing to hear from and meet the wonderful Alan Davies. When our daughters were growing up, Jonathan Creek was one of the few TV shows we all loved watching together. Looking forward to reading his next chapter.
Heartbreakingly honest account. At times a difficult read made easier by his lovable humour. Looking forward to seeing him in Edinburgh and reading what happened next.
October 22, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Heartbreakingly honest account. At times a difficult read made easier by his lovable humour. Looking forward to seeing him in Edinburgh and reading what happened next.
Another superb offering from Val, this time a standalone novel that has you on the edge of your seat throughout. Great performance from the narrators also.
October 18, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Another superb offering from Val, this time a standalone novel that has you on the edge of your seat throughout. Great performance from the narrators also.
Having read some of the short stories, I’ve wanted to read the four novels for some time. If the first one is anything to go by, I’m in for a treat. A lesson in crime writing excellence.
October 4, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Having read some of the short stories, I’ve wanted to read the four novels for some time. If the first one is anything to go by, I’m in for a treat. A lesson in crime writing excellence.
Another great audiobook listen with a fantastic group of narrators. The usual collection of interesting characters we’ve come to expect from Lucy and great twists.
September 27, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Another great audiobook listen with a fantastic group of narrators. The usual collection of interesting characters we’ve come to expect from Lucy and great twists.
Another great, twisty thriller that was again enjoyed via the audiobook. Although the characters are very exaggerated, it’s such an enjoyable ride, learning the backstories and plots before finally learning who has been killed and by whom.
September 10, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Another great, twisty thriller that was again enjoyed via the audiobook. Although the characters are very exaggerated, it’s such an enjoyable ride, learning the backstories and plots before finally learning who has been killed and by whom.
First time Osman reader after this was chosen for my Book Club. Much of it was meh, overly ridiculous and the plot all over the place. I warmed to it as it reached its conclusion, but not hooked to reading his other books.
September 8, 2025 at 10:52 AM
First time Osman reader after this was chosen for my Book Club. Much of it was meh, overly ridiculous and the plot all over the place. I warmed to it as it reached its conclusion, but not hooked to reading his other books.
Having enjoyed the audiobook for The Midnight Feast, decided to return to the first Lucy Foley novel. Very suspenseful, not knowing who gets murdered, but whom and why until very late on. Lots of nice twists and turns along the way. Great performance by the narrators too. Now onto The Guest List…
September 1, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Having enjoyed the audiobook for The Midnight Feast, decided to return to the first Lucy Foley novel. Very suspenseful, not knowing who gets murdered, but whom and why until very late on. Lots of nice twists and turns along the way. Great performance by the narrators too. Now onto The Guest List…
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FT’ Partick Thistle 2️⃣Ayr United 0️⃣
Thistle progress, see you all in the next round !🤩
#PTFCvAUFC #WeAreThistle
Thistle progress, see you all in the next round !🤩
#PTFCvAUFC #WeAreThistle
August 16, 2025 at 3:54 PM
FT’ Partick Thistle 2️⃣Ayr United 0️⃣
Thistle progress, see you all in the next round !🤩
#PTFCvAUFC #WeAreThistle
Thistle progress, see you all in the next round !🤩
#PTFCvAUFC #WeAreThistle
Stupidly late blog for June is now out on my website. A little bit of Agatha Christie this month. Well, last month, but you know what I mean. ✍🏻📚
July 30, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Stupidly late blog for June is now out on my website. A little bit of Agatha Christie this month. Well, last month, but you know what I mean. ✍🏻📚
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⚽ GOALS ON MONDAY ⚽
🔓 Crawford opens the scoring
😱 Chalmers with a screamer
🏹 Deadeye Stanway gets the third
Watch on YouTube: buff.ly/FutRhyD
Be there for more goals like these by purchasing your 2025/26 Season Ticket online now!
👉 buff.ly/kRXzhku
🔓 Crawford opens the scoring
😱 Chalmers with a screamer
🏹 Deadeye Stanway gets the third
Watch on YouTube: buff.ly/FutRhyD
Be there for more goals like these by purchasing your 2025/26 Season Ticket online now!
👉 buff.ly/kRXzhku
July 28, 2025 at 5:00 PM
⚽ GOALS ON MONDAY ⚽
🔓 Crawford opens the scoring
😱 Chalmers with a screamer
🏹 Deadeye Stanway gets the third
Watch on YouTube: buff.ly/FutRhyD
Be there for more goals like these by purchasing your 2025/26 Season Ticket online now!
👉 buff.ly/kRXzhku
🔓 Crawford opens the scoring
😱 Chalmers with a screamer
🏹 Deadeye Stanway gets the third
Watch on YouTube: buff.ly/FutRhyD
Be there for more goals like these by purchasing your 2025/26 Season Ticket online now!
👉 buff.ly/kRXzhku
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July 26, 2025 at 3:53 PM
@simonmayo.bsky.social - Waiting for my time…
July 20, 2025 at 5:03 PM
@simonmayo.bsky.social - Waiting for my time…
Finally caught up with the series yesterday, having missed this one. It’s another fantastic story that had me guessing throughout and getting the culprit completely wrong.
July 16, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Finally caught up with the series yesterday, having missed this one. It’s another fantastic story that had me guessing throughout and getting the culprit completely wrong.
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Read for my themed read of a book made into a movie/tv show. Good to finally read the source material, and worth the wait.
June 29, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Read for my themed read of a book made into a movie/tv show. Good to finally read the source material, and worth the wait.