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Gordon MacLeod @gordonauthor.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

How much freedom would you trade for convenience? In MEGA (Ascent of a Nation), England is several steps away from authoritarian rule. One step is the introduction of digital ID. The question isn’t whether technology is powerful. It’s what purpose it’s used for. MEGA —2027. #booksky

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Gordon MacLeod @gordonauthor.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

How does a democracy disappear? Maybe it doesn’t happen in one solitary dramatic moment. Perhaps it happens through everything we choose to let pass. That question sits at the heart of ‘M.E.G.A.: Ascent of a Nation.’ Publishing in Spring 2027.

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Gordon MacLeod @gordonauthor.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

I’m delighted to announce that Provoco Publishing will publish my new novel MEGA (Ascent of a Nation) in 2027. A dystopian work of fiction, MEGA imagines England on the cusp of its descent into authoritarianism. More news to follow over the coming months. #BookSky #ScottishAuthor #NewFiction

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Gordon MacLeod @gordonauthor.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

As always I am immensely grateful to readers who bought some of my novels this month. You are truly what keeps me writing. #booksky

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Gordon MacLeod @gordonauthor.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

As part of my interview for Fitz of Writing I was asked to write a short story based on an image. Here it is on the link below. A link to the actual interview itself is in the replies. A sample of my writing for free, I also attach in the replies. youtu.be/P75xqx5lOzQ?...

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Tell A Tale 73 — "Transitions" by Gordon Ian MacLeod

YouTube video by Fitz of Writing

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Gordon MacLeod @gordonauthor.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Here is an interview I did a few months ago for the American show Fitz of Writing, which was uploaded to YouTube last night. We discuss my writing, publishing journey, and the stories behind my work. I hope you enjoy it: youtu.be/TspihkHVtbk?...

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Can Progress Save a Community... or Destroy It? | Gordon Ian MacLeod | FOW Podcast S2 Ep21

YouTube video by Fitz of Writing

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Gordon MacLeod @gordonauthor.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Thankyou Provoco Publishing for the kind introduction on your website. #booksky

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Gordon MacLeod @gordonauthor.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

I’m always greatly appreciative of the Arran Banner back home for its support of my work. #booksky

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Gordon MacLeod @gordonauthor.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

One final one to end the night from Arran.

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Gordon MacLeod @gordonauthor.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

I’m delighted to have signed a three-book publishing contract with Provoco Publishing. Thank you to everyone who has encouraged me along the way. #booksky

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Gordon MacLeod @gordonauthor.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

That’s my new novel, ‘Raise the Gangway’, now available as a paperback, or for Kindle: amzn.eu/d/054mUiRk I also have some exciting news about my ninth novel, ‘Parallel Experiences’ which I’ll share next week. #booksky

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Raise The Gangway

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Gordon MacLeod @gordonauthor.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Always an exciting moment to see the cover of your new novel and to read the final proof copy.#booksky

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Gordon MacLeod @gordonauthor.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

In 2024 I released my novel, ‘Pods for Pigs’ about brothers living on a croft. One had a roving eye & misogynistic attitude, & was in conflict with his brother. I found a 2nd hand copy online with this description. Boy, they are going to be so disappointed when they read it!🤣

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Gordon MacLeod @gordonauthor.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

There was something particularly fitting today in visiting the grave of, and paying tribute to, the great author, Compton MacKenzie, who wrote so many wonderful novels which still entertain us, (eg. Whisky Galore, Monarch of the Glen, etc). #booksky

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Gordon MacLeod @gordonauthor.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

I’ve been very fortunate with the thoughtful reviews readers have left for An t-Eilean Dorcha (The Dark Island). This one on Goodreads struck me because of its reflections on island life & community. Thankyou to those who take the time to write reviews. These are what keep us writing. #booksky

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Gordon MacLeod @gordonauthor.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Currently editing two new novels,one philosophical, one dystopian, while An t-Eilean Dorcha (The Dark Island)continues its journey into the world. Stories about islands, memory, resistance, history& futures we may be sleepwalking towards. #ScottishAuthor #DystopianFiction

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Gordon MacLeod @gordonauthor.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

Many thanks to those who listened to our three minute pitches and came up to say hello and bought a copy of ‘’An t-Eilean Dorcha (The Dark Island)” at the Chester Literary Festival Local Authors Fair in Chester StoryHouse yesterday.

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Gordon MacLeod @gordonauthor.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

Just a reminder if you are at the Chester Literature Festival today at the Storyhouse from 2pm -4pm, come and say hello. You’ll find me at the Local Authors Fair talking about my last novel, ‘An t-Eilean Dorcha (The Dark Island)’. I’ll be selling copies too. www.storyhouse.com/chester-lite...

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Chester Literature Festival 2026

Chester's annual celebration of literature, poetry and more returns from 12 May-14 June 2026 - join us for a busy lineup of talks, events and workshops.

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Gordon MacLeod @gordonauthor.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

I’ll be at the Chester Literature Festival this coming Saturday, 16th May, from 2pm -4pm. I’ll be talking about my work and selling copies of my last novel, ‘An t-Eilean Dorcha (The Dark Island)’ at the Storyhouse Local Authors Section. Come and say hello! www.storyhouse.com/chester-lite...

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Chester Literature Festival 2026

Chester's annual celebration of literature, poetry and more returns from 12 May-14 June 2026 - join us for a busy lineup of talks, events and workshops.

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Gordon MacLeod @gordonauthor.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Grateful for the opportunity yesterday to pitch my 9th novel, ‘Parallel Experiences’ on #QuestPit Thankyou for the kind comments but still no literary agent interest. Wishing all the wonderful authors I met through the event every success.

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Gordon MacLeod @gordonauthor.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

When I wrote An t-Eilean Dorcha (The Dark Island) in 2024/5, it wasn’t easy to evidence the underlying reason driving more and more wind farm developments in Scotland. Here it is: Build data centres in Scotland not London, says Britain’s energy grid boss. www.ft.com/content/7f85...

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Build data centres in Scotland not London, says Britain’s energy grid boss

Comments by Fintan Slye come as government seeks to increase capacity to power AI boom

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Gordon MacLeod @gordonauthor.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

PARALLEL EXPERIENCES: 66k word thriller where BLACK MIRROR meets DISCLOSURE. When a multicorp’s VR tech causes hallucinations, its hospitals use ECT to erase the damage. Hospital chaplain Mary Davies must stop them before her brother’s memories are wiped forever. #QuestPit #Q #T

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Gordon MacLeod @gordonauthor.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

PARALLEL EXPERIENCES: 66k word thriller where BLACK MIRROR meets DISCLOSURE. A multicorp would gladly erase hospital chaplain Mary Davies’ brother’s memories, and would be just as happy if staff forgot their predatory CEO’s behaviour. #QuestPit #Q #T

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Gordon MacLeod @gordonauthor.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

PARALLEL EXPERIENCES: 66K word thriller where BLACK MIRROR meets DISCLOSURE. As a multi-corp struggles to hide technology failure and abuse, hospital chaplain Mary Davies fights to stop the system erasing her brother’s memories before it’s too late. #QuestPit #Q #T

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Gordon MacLeod @gordonauthor.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Parallel Experiences: 66K word thriller where Black Mirror meets Disclosure. When a multi-corp’s technology goes rogue, Mary Davies, hospital chaplain, fights to stop it erasing her brother’s mind, unmasking the CEO’s abuses of a wholly different kind. #questpit #Q #T

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Gordon MacLeod @gordonauthor.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Looking forward today to being interviewed for a ‘Fitz of Writing’ episode on YouTube. Will be talking about my eighth novel, ‘An t-Eilean Dorcha (The Dark Island)’ about the wind rush and the effect on the islanders caught up in it. It will be streamed on the 22nd of July.

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Gordon MacLeod @gordonauthor.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Tomorrow,13th February, marks the 334th anniversary of the bloody massacre of Glencoe. ‘Proscription’ is a work of historical fiction, about this event and the years that followed, that sought to extinguish a Clan and ultimately the Highland way of life. amzn.eu/d/0bIPFSnG

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Gordon MacLeod @gordonauthor.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

If you’re in Chester next Saturday, 7th February, why not come down to Books on the Walls, 2 City Walls, Chester?

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Gordon MacLeod @gordonauthor.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

If you’re in Chester next Saturday, 7th February, why not come down to Books on the Walls, 2 City Walls, Chester?

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Gordon MacLeod @gordonauthor.bsky.social · 30/11/2025

The hardest thing about writing, ‘An t-Eilean Dorcha’ was trying to write something humorous that didn’t undermine those who face this battle, while also trying not to undermine the need to address climate change, by those that seek to deny it: amzn.eu/d/iCgVKon

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An t-Eilean Dorcha (The Dark Island)

Buy An t-Eilean Dorcha (The Dark Island) by MacLeod, Gordon Ian (ISBN: 9798292754824) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.

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Gordon MacLeod @gordonauthor.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

If you are looking for a Scottish novel this Christmas, check out my work on www.amazon.co.uk/stores/Gordo...

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Gordon MacLeod @gordonauthor.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

When the reality is much more important and accurate than fiction.

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Gordon MacLeod @gordonauthor.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

You are often portrayed as being anti-environment if you adopt a position of opposition to wind, despite the reasons being pro-environment.’An t-Eilean Dorcha(The Dark Island)’is against the unrestricted industrialisation of the Highlands and Islands: amzn.eu/d/hV7x6hz news.sky.com/video/share-...

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Gordon MacLeod @gordonauthor.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

Suspect it won’t be the energy customer who gets the pot of gold at the end of this rainbow.

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Gordon MacLeod @gordonauthor.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

My 7th novel, ‘Proscription’, (2025) is about the Glencoe Massacre. ‘… in surroundings that are probably the most beautiful I have ever seen…, a part of God's creation, … his wrath was again being visited upon us, and I don't know why’: amzn.eu/d/egr4Td4

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Gordon MacLeod @gordonauthor.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

Whisky, appropriately enough given Isle of Raasay whisky, plays a prominent role in my humorous sixth novel from 2024, ‘Pods for Pigs’ which is set on the beautiful Isle of Raasay: amzn.eu/d/cA4BlQ1

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Gordon MacLeod @gordonauthor.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

‘You know, when you have no money, there just aren't any rules in society no more', remarked Mark trying to justify his position. Quote from ‘Carrot Toppers’, my 2016 novel about austerity, set in the north west of England: amzn.eu/d/fNnLx3t

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Gordon MacLeod @gordonauthor.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

In my 2013 novel, ‘Beyond the Tree at Mamre’, Andrei Rublev’s ‘The Icon of the Trinity’, from the early 15th century, played a prominent role in the thoughts of Martin, the main character, underpinned the storyline and influenced the title of the novel: amzn.eu/d/c8oBHlm

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Gordon MacLeod @gordonauthor.bsky.social · 19/10/2025

In my novel, ‘Just a Little Drop More’, James a retired geologist drove through the small village of Sannox until he came to the large building and gate that lay opposite the wood by the shore, and which heralded the beginning of the path up the Glen. This is the scene: amzn.eu/d/aToc9Zh

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Gordon MacLeod @gordonauthor.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

In my second novel, ‘76’, published in 2009, John and his cousin walk to the village of Hallaig on Raasay. This is the scene they see on part of that walk, and John turns to Murdo and says, “I mean, you are here, the MacLeods are still here, in Hallaig”.

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Gordon MacLeod @gordonauthor.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

“Hugh and Murdoch watched intently as two of the men jumped aboard a small boat moored at the harbour”. (Quote from ‘Silicon Glen’, my first novel written in 1995/96 amzn.eu/d/gQQIShv). This is the very harbour in Brodick where that scene is set.

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Gordon MacLeod @gordonauthor.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

This is why An t-Eilean Dorcha (The Dark Island) amzn.eu/d/2Y2tCnl is spot on. These developments need to have local consent by the people affected while safeguarding people’s livelihoods and the wildlife, flora and fauna of the natural environment: news.sky.com/story/politics…

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An t-Eilean Dorcha (The Dark Island): Amazon.co.uk: MacLeod, Gordon Ian: 9798292754824: Books

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Gordon MacLeod @gordonauthor.bsky.social · 12/10/2025

An t-Eilean Dorcha (The Dark Island) is against the industrialisation of the Highlands and Islands of Scotland, and beyond. Get your copy here: amzn.eu/d/6dVsjEG

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Gordon MacLeod @gordonauthor.bsky.social · 11/10/2025

From California’s turbine scars to Scotland’s Highlands & Islands, my novel, ‘An t-Eilean Dorcha’ exposes wind farm betrayal—peatlands gone, loss of wildlife, locals ignored & irreplaceable landscapes lost. Buy now: a.co/d/erBU6F2

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Gordon MacLeod @gordonauthor.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

Quite simply, this novel is a polemic against the industrialisation of the Highlands and Islands of Scotland (and elsewhere) through the development of large scale renewable energy projects: a.co/d/c3MlpkB

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Gordon MacLeod @gordonauthor.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

Doing a talk about my work at Books-on-the-Walls in Chester on 7th February at 2pm.

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