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LG Thomson @lgthomson.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Each New Morn was published on 4 Feb 2014 - 12 years ago today 🍾 Many thanks to everyone who has bought (and reviewed) Each New Morn over the years ♥️If you haven't read it, it's not too late... ❤️❤️❤️#BooksWorthReading

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LG Thomson @lgthomson.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

It's all happening behind the scenes. Cerulean Blue, Ultramarine, Burnt Umber, Primary Red - lush, bold colours - mixed, painted, knocked back, painted again. And again... #artiststudiolife #inspiration #scottishartist #acrylicpaint

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LG Thomson @lgthomson.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

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.

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LG Thomson @lgthomson.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

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

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LG Thomson @lgthomson.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

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

Launch of Bitter Fruit by LG Thomson at the Ceilidh Place Venue in Ullapool. Hosted by artist, Eleanor White.

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LG Thomson @lgthomson.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

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...

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Outcast Press @outcastpress.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

www.amazon.com/Slut-Vomit-A... @lgthomson.bsky.social Cover Design: @anxietypress.bsky.social

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Mark Burrow @markburrow.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

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) 💦

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LG Thomson @lgthomson.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

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

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LG Thomson @lgthomson.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

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.

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LG Thomson @lgthomson.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

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...

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LG Thomson @lgthomson.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

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...

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LG Thomson @lgthomson.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

'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

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LG Thomson @lgthomson.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

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...

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12: WHALEFALL by Daniel Kraus

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LG Thomson @lgthomson.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

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

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LG Thomson @lgthomson.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

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...

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LG Thomson @lgthomson.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

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...

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LG Thomson @lgthomson.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

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?...

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A Ghost for Christmas (Salt Dough Stars)

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LG Thomson @lgthomson.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

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

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Kill Factor by Brian Bowyer

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LG Thomson @lgthomson.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

My latest Author Talk: The Catcher in the Rye, with digressions... including a shout out for @outcastpress.bsky.social youtu.be/gnCtdXDOa08?...

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The Catcher in the Rye

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LG Thomson @lgthomson.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

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...

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Where do writers get their ideas? (EROSION)

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Outcast Press @outcastpress.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

Don’t miss out on this! 🤟🤟

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LG Thomson @lgthomson.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

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

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Outcast Press @outcastpress.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

Don’t miss out on our Amazon Black Friday deals 🤟🤟 @lgthomson.bsky.social

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LG Thomson @lgthomson.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

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

Author LG Thomson with poet Clare O'Brien

Poet Jon Miller reading at wordHaus in Ullapool

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LG Thomson @lgthomson.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

TONIGHT at the Ceilidh Place Venue, Ullapool: wordHaus - a fabulous cabaret of poetry & prose #highlands #scotland #liveliterature

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Clare O'Brien @clareobrien.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

Tickets still available for WORDHAUS - a #BookWeekScotland event in Ullapool on 21st. I'll be reading work published in @hedgehogpoetry.bsky.social, @emergejournal.bsky.social, @lunatejournal.bsky.social & others! Sharing the stage with @lgthomson.bsky.social & Jon Miller. 💙 📚 #poetsonbluesky

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LG Thomson @lgthomson.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

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

Author LG Thomson reading from her memoir Bitter Fruit at Blackness Library, Dundee.

Audience for author LG Thomson at Blackness Library, Dundee.

Author LG Thomson in conversation at Blackness Library, Dundee.

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LG Thomson @lgthomson.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

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

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Clare O'Brien @clareobrien.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

Looking forward to reading my work in great company at Ullapool's Ceilidh Place a week from today!

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LG Thomson @lgthomson.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

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

wordHaus poetry & prose cabaret, Ceilidh Place Venue, Ullapool 21 Nov 2024

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Outcast Press @outcastpress.bsky.social · 12/11/2024

Won’t be long now before Slut Vomit 2 drops 🤟🤟 @lgthomson.bsky.social

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LG Thomson @lgthomson.bsky.social · 12/11/2024

I don't mind it being dark by 5pm when the days are like this... #highlands #autumn #bluesky

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Outcast Press @outcastpress.bsky.social · 09/11/2024

Small Presses and Indie Authors, let’s connect ☺️

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LG Thomson @lgthomson.bsky.social · 09/11/2024

Dundee, 18 Nov, discussing Bitter Fruit with Andrew Forrester at Blackness Library. What's he going to ask me? I don't know. Will he be a Charming Man or is this gonna be my Blue Monday? Free but must be booked in advance. @outcastpress.bsky.social www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lg-thomson...

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LG Thomson in conversation | Book Week Scotland 2024

LG Thomson and Andrew Forrester discuss LG's new book Bitter Fruit for Book Week Scotland

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LG Thomson @lgthomson.bsky.social · 09/11/2024

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

Bitter Fruit by LG Thomson (Outcast Press, 2024)

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LG Thomson @lgthomson.bsky.social · 21/10/2023

Poetry & Prose cabaret, 17 Nov. #Ullapool #Highlands #poetry #writingcommunity #readingcommunity Licensed bar, 18+. Tickets from Ceilidh Place reception.

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