"Varying monotony" - William Soutar on tempo and rhythm in music/ poetry When I listen to jazz - particularly Miles's Bitches Brew or Trane's Ole, I often focus on the insistent bass/drum rhythm. It alters the way the melody sounds. I find the same with Brìghde Chaimbeul's music. It enters the soul

William Soutar on pacifism (1938) Willie discusses this very point in my new novel, Maggie Walls Wood, available for pre-order Some criminals commit no crime; some crimes are not criminal www.robmcinroy.co.uk/maggie-walls-wood #HistoricalFiction #Scotland #Pacifism #Perthshire#WilliamSoutar #WW2

William Soutar on pacifism (1938) Willie discusses this very point in my new novel, Maggie Walls Wood, available for pre-order Some criminals commit no crime; some crimes are not criminal www.robmcinroy.co.uk/maggie-walls-wood #HistoricalFiction #Scotland #Pacifism #Perthshire#WilliamSoutar #WW2

"Varying monotony" - William Soutar on tempo and rhythm in music/ poetry When I listen to jazz - particularly Miles's Bitches Brew or Trane's Ole, I often focus on the insistent bass/drum rhythm. It alters the way the melody sounds. I find the same with Brìghde Chaimbeul's music. It enters the soul

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"Even grown-ups in Scotland are children so far as their native tongue is concerned. All of us must wade through the vocabulary if we are to regain our lost heritage." William Soutar, in Diaries of a Dying Man. 90 years on, we're no further forward. #Scotland #lied #Scots #language

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Maggie Walls Wood by Rob McInroy - an extract read by the author

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Go here for an exclusive reading from my new novel, Maggie Walls Wood. #WritingCommunity #HistoricalFiction #Perthshire #witchesofscotland #witches #Scotland youtu.be/Zn1cM1N7c4k?... via @YouTube

Maggie Walls Wood by Rob McInroy - an extract read by the author

YouTube video by Rob McInroy

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1 week only - 99p/99c on Kindle - MOOT When is a murder not a murder? Historical fiction set in Crieff, Perthshire on the eve of war. tinyurl.com/99moot #WritingCommunity #HistoricalFiction #CrimeFiction #Scotland #Crieff #Kindle

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Coming 1 December Maggie Walls Wood - the 5th Strathearn novel. Some criminals commit no crime Some crimes are not criminal In the shadows, good and bad can become indistinguisable www.robmcinroy.co.uk/maggie-walls-wood #WritingCommunity #HistoricalFiction #Strathearn #Perthshire #witch

Coming 1 December Maggie Walls Wood - the 5th Strathearn novel. Some criminals commit no crime Some crimes are not criminal In the shadows, good and bad can become indistinguisable www.robmcinroy.co.uk/maggie-walls-wood #WritingCommunity #HistoricalFiction #Strathearn #Perthshire #witch

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#Scotstober #Neep And we reach the end... This is from my forthcoming book, Maggie Walls Wood (out 1 December - please buy!)

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My latest newsletter is out, with advance news of the publication of the fifth book in the Bob and Annie Kelty series robmcinroy.substack.com/p/rob-mcinro... #WritingCommunity #HistoricalFiction #Perthshire #CrimeFiction #Crieff #Witches #Travellers

Rob McInroy’s November Update

Writing news for Rob McInroy

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3 days left on special offer Barossa Street - 99p on Kindle tinyurl.com/barossa99 Scottish Crime Fiction - CWA shortlisted author Crime With A Social Conscience Set during the Abdication Crisis #booktwt #WritingCommunity #Kindle #HistoricalFiction

#Scotstober #Drookit A day ahint again. This is fae Barvick Falls.

My latest newsletter is out, with advance news of the publication of the fifth book in the Bob and Annie Kelty series robmcinroy.substack.com/p/rob-mcinro... #WritingCommunity #HistoricalFiction #Perthshire #CrimeFiction #Crieff #Witches #Travellers

Rob McInroy’s November Update

Writing news for Rob McInroy

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5 days left 99p on Kindle! A recluse murdered in his bed. How did the killer get in or out? And will prejudice win the day? Scottish crime fiction with a social conscience tinyurl.com/barossa99 #WritingCommunity #CrimeFiction #HistoricalFiction #Perthshire

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99p on Kindle - 1 week only Barossa Street - a recluse murdered in his bed. How did the killer get in or out? And will prejudice win the day? Scottish crime fiction with a social conscience tinyurl.com/barossa99 #BookSky #WritingCommunity #CrimeFiction #HistoricalFiction #Perthshire

99p on Kindle - 1 week only Barossa Street - a recluse murdered in his bed. How did the killer get in or out? And will prejudice win the day? Scottish crime fiction with a social conscience tinyurl.com/barossa99 #BookSky #WritingCommunity #CrimeFiction #HistoricalFiction #Perthshire

A day late for #Scotstober Day 23 #Scunnered. This is from my first book, Cuddies Strip.

I never usually post when someone famous dies but for Donal Lunny I'll make an exception. What a musician, what an influence, what a legacy. This is him playing a solo, which he didn't often do. youtu.be/831h8s92aaY?...

Donal Lunny Bouzouki solo 1979

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#Scotstober #Scotsober2026 two lists of prompts I found. feel free to share on other platforms. And have a go, never too late to join in. #art #writing #sculpting any media. But two words I don’t know ‘arabotious’ and ‘gesserent’. Anyone any ideas? #ScotsLanguage #Scots #Scottish #languages

#Scotstober Day 21 #Birl The opening to my story Fresh Watter, published in New Writing Scotland, and a prequel to my Bob Kelty stories, featuring Bob as a child.