Gordon MacLeod
@gordonauthor.bsky.social
Author of Silicon Glen, 76, Just a Little Drop More, Beyond the Tree at Mamre, Carrot Toppers, Pods for Pigs, Proscription, An t-Eilean Dorcha (The Dark Island), Raise the Gangway. Website: https://gordonmacleod.weebly.com
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
As always I am immensely grateful to readers who bought some of my novels this month. You are truly what keeps me writing. #booksky
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?...
Tell A Tale 73 — "Transitions" by Gordon Ian MacLeod
YouTube video by Fitz of Writing
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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?...
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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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
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
Raise The Gangway
Buy Raise The Gangway by MacLeod, Gordon Ian (ISBN: 9798181679320) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
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Always an exciting moment to see the cover of your new novel and to read the final proof copy.#booksky
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!🤣
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
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
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
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.
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...
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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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...
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.
storyhouse.com
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.
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...
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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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.
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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If you’re in Chester next Saturday, 7th February, why not come down to Books on the Walls, 2 City Walls, Chester?
If you’re in Chester next Saturday, 7th February, why not come down to Books on the Walls, 2 City Walls, Chester?
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
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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