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Orenda Books @orendabooks.bsky.social · 4h

#THEOSSIANS ARE HERE!🎸 The anniversary edition of #TheOssians by @dougjohnstone.bsky.social IS OUT NOW! A gritty, darkly funny cult novel about a Scottish indie band on a last-chance winter tour that spirals into glorious chaos. 👇ORDER NOW👇 🔗https://geni.us/49IJe

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Orenda Books @orendabooks.bsky.social · 22h

Music. Murder. Grief. Ghosts. The stakes have never been higher for the Skelf women…🪦💛 #GhostNotes by @dougjohnstone.bsky.social — Book 7 in the award-winning #TheSkelfs series — is OUT NOW! Print: 🔗https://geni.us/EAB4ov Ebook: 🔗https://geni.us/1H3aI9

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Doug Johnstone @dougjohnstone.bsky.social · 1h

Hullo! I'm appearing at my local @portybookfest.bsky.social this Saturday Oct 3rd at 7pm. I'll be chatting to old pal Mary Paulson-Ellis about all things Skelfs, then playing a few songs with my son Aidan. Tickets are FREE but going fast: portobellobookfestival.com/2026-2/ @orendabooks.bsky.social

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Doug Johnstone @dougjohnstone.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Impeccable vibes and banter from @callummcsorley.bsky.social and Martin Stewart at the Byres Road Book Festival.

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Lilja Sigurðardóttir @liljawriter.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

I enjoyed two fantastic events at #ByresRoadBookFestival this weekend: @nicolasturgeon.bsky.social and @dougjohnstone.bsky.social talking about their books and careers. #glasgowwestend #writers

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adouglas.bsky.social @adouglas.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Finished another excellent Skelfs book last night and now have tickets to see @dougjohnstone.bsky.social in Kinross in November @orendabooks.bsky.social

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Orenda Books @orendabooks.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

The past is never really gone. Sometimes, it sends a message…💛 Dive into #GhostNotes by @dougjohnstone.bsky.social: a warm, tense, twisty new mystery full of murder, music and digital ghosts 🪦 OUT NOW! 🔗https://geni.us/EAB4ov

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Orenda Books @orendabooks.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

OUT NOW! The anniversary edition of #TheOssians by @dougjohnstone.bsky.social🎸 For readers who love cult fiction, rock’n’roll chaos, dark humour and stories on the edge of collapse. GET YOUR COPY NOW!🙌 🔗https://geni.us/49IJe

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Orenda Books @orendabooks.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Looking for your next heartfelt, addictive crime read? 👀 #GhostNotes by @dougjohnstone.bsky.social is packed with family secrets, grief tech, danger and murder — and it’s OUT NOW!💛🪦 ORDER TODAY! 🔗https://geni.us/EAB4ov

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Doug Johnstone @dougjohnstone.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Then on Monday afternoon at 3pm, I'm at the Wigtown Book Festival talking to Brian Taylor about whatever takes our fancy. I'll also be playing a few tunes if there's time. Come find us! www.wigtownbookfestival.com

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Doug Johnstone @dougjohnstone.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Got a couple more lovely festival events coming up in the next few days. First up, I'm at the Byres Road Book Festival at 3.30pm on Saturday afternoon, talking to Sarah Smith about twenty years of literary nonsense. www.visitwestend.com/brbf

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Doug Johnstone @dougjohnstone.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

God I love this insane city. I’ve written a novel about it, coming next year, that hopefully matches its energy. @orendabooks.bsky.social

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Orenda Books @orendabooks.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

What if the dead could speak to you again? Dorothy Skelf is drawn into the disturbing world of grief tech… but some ghosts are far more dangerous than others 💛 #GhostNotes by @dougjohnstone.bsky.social is OUT NOW!🪦 ORDER NOW! 🔗https://geni.us/EAB4ov

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Lyndsay J @eljay2.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Another awesome #BloodyScotland panel from @dougjohnstone.bsky.social, Carys Green and Ajay Chowdhury. Fascinating thoughts about what the algorithm could do to us if we let it, also hilariously salty language from Doug. F capitalism! (I'm too scared to swear)

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Doug Johnstone @dougjohnstone.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

I am gobsmacked and beyond excited at being picked for this @edincityoflit.bsky.social residency. Two weeks in Scotland with two Japanese writers, Eight Tenkawa and Heisuke Kitazawa, then myself and Morag Hood are off to Okayama for two weeks in March. Amazing. cityofliterature.com/two-authors-...

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Two authors selected for the 'Castle to Castle' Edinburgh-Okayama Residency - Edinburgh City of Literature

Esa Aldegheri has been selected for the Edinburgh City of Literature UNESCO Creative Cities x Heritage Sites Forth Bridge Residency.

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John Marsham @johnmarsham.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Why do BBC headlines always seem to be "What Reform says about what's happening", not "What is actually happening"?!

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Doug Johnstone @dougjohnstone.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

I’m not a huge fan of hardbacks tbh, but I love all four of these writers, so couldn’t wait. Picked up, as usual, at my local indie @portybooks.bsky.social. @alycia.bsky.social @jdcrawf.bsky.social

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Doug Johnstone @dougjohnstone.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

I’m waiting on SIX bits of news for various writing projects at the moment. I’m normally pretty chill about this stuff, but have to admit this is getting to me a little. #writinglife

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Doug Johnstone @dougjohnstone.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

In two weeks, I'm appearing at the Byres Road Book Festival for the first time - can't wait! Info and tickets here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/doug-johns... @orendabooks.bsky.social

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Doug Johnstone @dougjohnstone.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Super excited to be appearing at @bloodyscotland.bsky.social next weekend for this great event. More info and tickets here: bloodyscotland.com/event/the-al... @orendabooks.bsky.social

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Doug Johnstone @dougjohnstone.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

This was a LOT of fun chatting to Tariq and Marco. 😂

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Doug Johnstone @dougjohnstone.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

I’m rocking up at Nairn Book & Arts festival TOMORROW 4pm as part of their afternoon of Wine & Crime, alongside events by Marion Todd and Daniel Aubrey. First time at this festival, exciting! www.ticketsource.com/nairn-book-a... @orendabooks.bsky.social

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Orenda Books @orendabooks.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

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Page One @ukpageone.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Patreon backers now have early access to our fun and interesting chat with @dougjohnstone.bsky.social - talking about his long writing career, his process, his new book Ghost Notes - plus lots of fun anecdotes! Join Patreon to watch now: patreon.com/ukpageone

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Orenda Books @orendabooks.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

The anniversary edition of #TheOssians by @dougjohnstone.bsky.social is OUT NOW!😍 Connor is brilliant, broken and out of control — and his band’s final shot at glory is about to go very wrong… ⬇️ORDER NOW⬇️ 🔗https://geni.us/49IJe

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Orenda Books @orendabooks.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

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Orenda Books @orendabooks.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

IT'S WEEK SIX OF THE #SkelfsSummerReadAlong!😱☀️🪦 This week we're reading #LivingIsAProblem by @dougjohnstone.bsky.social, book SIX in the ICONIC #TheSkelfs series😍 If you'd like to join the read-along, comment '🪦' to join the chat and gain access to the ebooks! One more to go until #GhostNotes!🙌

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Orenda Books @orendabooks.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Did you know August is #WomenInTranslationMonth? Thank you to all the wonderful female authors and translators that make Orenda Books go round!❤️🌍️

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Doug Johnstone @dougjohnstone.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Absolutely incredible Fun Lovin’ Crime Writers gig at @edbookfest.bsky.social last night. Thanks to everyone who came and danced, and all the staff, especially @arusa.bsky.social, Tam Zimet and Jenny Niven. Rock on!

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Orenda Books @orendabooks.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

🇳🇿🇦🇺DAILY DEAL ALERT!!!🇦🇺🇳🇿 TODAY ONLY IN ANZ we have TWO BOOKS for just $0.99 ON KINDLE❤️ #Tombstoning by @dougjohnstone.bsky.social and #TheMurmers by Michael J. Malone✨️ TOMBSTONING: 🔗https://amzn.asia/d/06LYXxKF THE MURMERS: 🔗https://amzn.asia/d/0g1lYd1r

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Doug Johnstone @dougjohnstone.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Any plans for the weekend? How about reading almost HALF A MILLION words of quality fiction for LESS THAN A POUND? Six novels from my award-winning and bestselling Skelfs series here: geni.us/ftGmWi @orendabooks.bsky.social

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Orenda Books @orendabooks.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

#Tombstoning by @dougjohnstone.bsky.social returns in a must-have #20thAnniversaryEdition — complete with a fresh introduction by Chris Brookmyre😍 💙 ORDER YOUR COPY NOW! Print: 🔗https://geni.us/Mb0bqB  Ebook: 🔗https://geni.us/c10i

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Orenda Books @orendabooks.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

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Orenda Books @orendabooks.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

WOW!😍 Thank you SO MUCH to @heraldscotland.bsky.social for their INCREDIBLE review of #GhostNotes💛, the NEWEST EDITION to @dougjohnstone.bsky.social's ICONIC #TheSkelfs series!🙌 'A genuinely disturbing and all too believable premise' 👇️Read the full article here!👇️ 🔗https://tinyurl.com/3c8uazfj

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Doug Johnstone @dougjohnstone.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

I'm thrilled to be appearing at Nairn Book & Arts Festival on Friday 4th September at 4pm as part of their 'Wine and Crime' afternoon, alongside events by Marion Todd and Daniel Aubrey: www.nairnfestival.co.uk @orendabooks.bsky.social

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Orenda Books @orendabooks.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

The Skelfs keep the dead at peace. But who will protect them from the ghosts of their own past?🪦💛 #GhostNotes by @dougjohnstone.bsky.social, Book 7 in the acclaimed #TheSkelfs series, is OUT NOW! Print: 🔗https://geni.us/EAB4ov Ebook: 🔗https://geni.us/1H3aI9

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Karen Cole @karlou72.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

#BookReview Ghost Notes by @dougjohnstone.bsky.social 'With its pitch-perfect mix of light and shade, Ghost Notes is a starkly honest yet beautifully written novel from start to finish.' hairpastafreckle72.blogspot.com/2026/08/ghos... @orendabooks.bsky.social @annerandomthings.bsky.social 💙📚

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Ghost Notes by Doug Johnstone #BookReview #BlogTour

Hair Past A Freckle - For the love of books! Reviews and more....

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crimebookgirl @crimebookgirl.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

A fine evening watching @dougjohnstone.bsky.social chat about Ghost Notes with Mary Paulson-Ellis, and play some tunes with son Aidan, at @edbookfest.bsky.social (and being in the company of @bethsy.bsky.social and Mama Orenda @orendabooks.bsky.social made it even better 😘). #BookSky 📚💙

Mary Paulson-Ellis and Doug Johnstone holding copies of Ghost Notes in "as demonstrated by my glamorous assistant" style

Aidan and Doug Johnstone with acoustic guitar apiece giving the Book Festival audience some tunes

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Orenda Books @orendabooks.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

🇳🇿🇦🇺DAILY DEAL ALERT!!!🇦🇺🇳🇿 TODAY ONLY IN ANZ we have TWO BOOKS for just $0.99 ON KINDLE❤️ #TheTranscendentTide by @dougjohnstone.bsky.social and #HomeBeforeDark by Eva Björg Ægisdóttir (t. by Victoria Cribb)✨️ JOHNSTONE: 🔗https://amzn.asia/d/0bKCXAaF BJÖRG ÆGISDÓTTIR: 🔗https://amzn.asia/d/0fcxBvQH

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Doug Johnstone @dougjohnstone.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Australia and New Zealand deal alert!

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Doug Johnstone @dougjohnstone.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Biffy Clyro were incredible as always last night.

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Orenda Books @orendabooks.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Revisit the novel that launched @dougjohnstone.bsky.social's career — #Tombstoning, now in a stunning #20thAnniversaryEdition!💙 Featuring a new intro by Chris Brookmyre. GET YOUR COPY NOW!  Print: 🔗https://geni.us/Mb0bqB Ebook: 🔗https://geni.us/c10i

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Orenda Books @orendabooks.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

🇳🇿🇦🇺ANZ MONTHLY KINDLE DEAL ALERT🇦🇺🇳🇿 We are so excited to share two books from #TheSkelfs series by @dougjohnstone.bsky.social are ON SALE THIS MONTH ON ANZ KINDLE!😱 DOWNLOAD NOW!🙌 #TheGreatSilence for $1.49 🔗https://amzn.asia/d/0hO1MND7 #BlackHearts for $1.69 🔗https://amzn.asia/d/06S92i6O

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David @bluebookballoon.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Today I’m joining the #blogtour for #GhostNotes, the new #TheSkelfs novel by @dougjohnstone.bsky.social out now from @orendabooks.bsky.social #Skelfaholic #BookSky 💙📚 bluebookballoon.blogspot.com/2026/08/blog... Thanks @annerandomthings.bsky.social

Blogtour poster listing the sites on the tour for Ghost Notes

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Doug Johnstone @dougjohnstone.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Some top class Scottish fiction for ya.

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