Dunedinites! One of Scotland’s finest writers, Donald S Murray, will be discussing his work in the Dunedin City Library on Thursday 27 August at 5.30pm. Don’t miss it! 🏴📚
Liam McIlvanney
@liammcilvanney.bsky.social
Crime writer in the Deep South of Aotearoa New Zealand
Late to this by @liammcilvanney.bsky.social, but now it’s in “wee” format there were no more excuses! And as everybody has said, what a superior crime fiction it is: a book with real heart as well as writerly chops. And makes me hanker for Scotland…
Deal news! So delighted to share the cover of this phenomenal debut from Dunedin’s @molly-cri.bsky.social! As @liammcilvanney.bsky.social says, “it’s rare to encounter a debut as assured & accomplished as this”. Out in August from Moa Press/Hachette! www.hachette.co.nz/molly-cright...
Still time to apply for the two-year Eamon Cleary Postdoctoral Fellowship in Irish Studies, working with my stellar colleague Professor @maebhlong.bsky.social in the Centre for Irish and Scottish Studies @universityofotago.bsky.social…🍀
Eamon Cleary Postdoctoral Fellow in Irish Studies
Click the link provided to see the complete job description.
otago.taleo.net
Applications are invited for the 2026 CISS Scottish Writing Fellowship at the University of Otago in Aotearoa New Zealand. Flights, accommodation & stipend for 2 months at the Caselberg House near Dunedin. Apply at the link below by 31 October. Good luck…! www.otago.ac.nz/ciss
Centre for Irish and Scottish Studies
The Centre for Irish and Scottish Studies provides an opportunity to study the literature, history, politics and culture of Ireland and Scotland – and of the Irish and Scottish diasporas – over the pa...
otago.ac.nz
Announcing our McIlvanney Prize finalists: @tariqashkanani.bsky.social - The Midnight King @liammcilvanney.bsky.social - The Good Father @callummcsorley.bsky.social - Paperboy @damedenisemina.bsky.social - The Good Liar @ianrankin1.bsky.social - Midnight and Blue Winner revealed next Friday! 👏👏👏
I so enjoyed chatting with the wonderful Nicole Flattery on Write Spot. Thanks to the great team at OAR and Dunedin UNESCO City of Literature! oar.org.nz/shows/write-...
Write Spot with Dunedin UNESCO City of Literature - Otago Access Radio
Write Spot takes a look at how our city is embracing its City of Literature status with Dunedin UNESCO City of Literature director Nicky Page and Special Guests.
oar.org.nz
So wonderful to be in conversation with our 2025 Writing Fellow at the Centre of Irish and Scottish Studies. Nicole Flattery shared excellent insights into her works and we got an advance peak into her forthcoming novel! Thanks as always to Dunedin City Library and UNESCO Dunedin City of Literature
Fantastically broad, deep and illuminating conversation between Prof @maebhlong.bsky.social and the 2025 CISS Irish Writing Fellow Nicole Flattery in Dunedin tonight. Can’t wait to get cracking on these books…
Fantastic to see my stellar Centre for Irish and Scottish Studies compadre, Prof @maebhlong.bsky.social, shortlisted for the Literary Encyclopedia Prize for her outstanding co-written monograph on The Rise of Pacific Literature. Comhghairdeas, Maebh! 👏👏👏
Book on the rise of Pacific literature shortlisted for Literary Encyclopedia Prize
A book co-authored by Professor Maebh Long, Otago’s Eamon Cleary Chair in Irish Studies, has been shortlisted for a Literary Encyclopedia Book Prize.
otago.ac.nz
That’s a wrap on The Good Father book tour. I may go for a wee lie down. Thanks to everyone who came along…💙📚
Great couple of days in one of my favourite spots on the planet…
‘There is hope in honest error, none in the icy perfections of the mere stylist.’
Cracking night at my Aye Write pop-up event in Glasgow’s Mitchell Library. Also caught up with some auld pals…💙📚
‘A village pub has become the focus of literary attention…’ The Wee Paper has covered my gig in Fairlie’s Village Inn…!💙📚🍻
Village pub becomes focus of literary attention after new novel
The Village Inn in Fairlie appears in The Good Father by Kilmarnock-born author Liam McIlvanney.
largsandmillportnews.com
Cracking night at Stirling Central Library, chatting to the excellent Craig Robertson about The Good Father and much else. Great to catch up with auld friends Emma Christie and Prof Rory Watson as well as new friends like @goldishcj4.bsky.social…💙📚
‘Good things come to those who wait…The Good Father is a thoughtful, perceptive and emotionally gripping psychological thriller.’ Huge thanks to Doug Johnstone for this cracking Big Issue review of The Good Father…💙📚
The Good Father by Liam McIlvanney review – an emotionally gripping thriller
The latest novel by Liam McIlvanney is an intimate examination of a relationship evolving, and the way that love and secrets intertwine.
bigissue.com
I wrote a novel set in Fairlie. I did a gig in Fairlie’s Village Inn. I made it out in one piece, with no pitchforks or flaming torches in sight. Result! What a lovely crowd…! 💙📚 #TheGoodFather
Cracking night in Irvine last night, being interviewed by my stellar pal Katrina Tweedie at a Tidelines Festival event. Always a great crowd at the Harbour Arts. I’ll be back if they’ll have me…💙📚
Feeling the love for The Good Father in Waterstones Sauchiehall Street today. Thanks a million, guys…🙏💙📚
No Alibis Bookstore in Belfast is one of my favourite places in the world. Top night tonight with Brian McGilloway, David Torrans and a lovely crowd to discuss The Good Father…💙📚
Great chatting to Martin Stewart for the July issue of Ayrshire Magazine… 💙📚
liam mcilvanney - Ayrshire Magazine
When Liam McIlvanney’s face appears on screen at precisely 10pm, he looks bright, fresh, and ready for a new day, which makes perfect sense – he’s just finished his morning coffee.
ayrshiremagazine.com
Cracking review of The Good Father by the great Maxim Jakubowski on Crime Time…💙📚
Signed copies of The Good Father in Waterstones Belfast. Get them while they’re hot etc…💙📚
