The Ringwood Publishing Podcast

In this episode, we’ve invited Ringwood author R.M. Brown to discuss the release of her debut novel, Song of the Stag, a book inspired by a simple idea: What if there was a fantasy about Scottish independence? We talk about her writing journey, favorite characters and scenes, worldbuilding and magic, and more!

A proud Dundonian, Rebecca is an English and Creative Writing alumna and co-founder of the charity Folklore Scotland. Armed with an obscene number of folklore books, she and her husband strive to preserve the tales of the past for a new generation by digitising stories, recording podcasts, and, of course, hunting for fairies.

Order Song of the Stag here! If you get your order now, you will receive a signed first edition copy of the book one week before the official launch.

Song of the Stag will launch on June 27th at 7pm at The Tinsmith in Dundee. The event is free and all are welcome.

Check out Folklore Scotland to see more of Rebecca's work.

Ringwood author Rob McInroy comes back on the podcast in this episode to discuss the release of his latest novel, Moot, the third book in the award-winning Bob Kelty series of the historical crime fiction genre. He speaks on writing about his hometown of Crieff, in Perthshire, where Moot is set, the unique character of former detective Bob Kelty, the representation of the Traveller community in the novel, his future plans for the series, and more!

Moot will be launched on 26 May at Strathearn Arts at 4pm in Crieff. The event is free and all are welcome to attend.

Check out Rob's website here to learn more about him and his writing.

You can order Moot here.
If you haven't had a chance to read the first two books in the Bob Kelty series, Cuddies Strip or Barossa Street,  be sure to check them out, too!

Ever wondered what it's like to work for an indie publishing house? We speak with interns Megan Gibson and Annika Dahlman about their many experiences working at Ringwood, as well as their current responsibilities as lead editors for two upcoming book releases, The World's End Murders: The Inside Story by Tom Wood and Song of the Stag by R. M. Brown. We discuss manuscript submissions, working with authors, publishing timelines, marketing, and so much more!

Tom Wood, author of Ruxton: The First Modern Murder, has written yet another insightful piece of true crime history. The World’s End Murders: The Inside Story is the account of the cold case of the murders of Helen Scott and Christine Eadie in Edinburgh of 1977 and the efforts of the law enforcement officers in bringing the perpetrator to justice. It will be launched on Sunday, June 23rd at Hillhead Library in Glasgow, so keep an eye out for updates about the event and details on pre-ordering.

Song of the Stag is R.M. Brown’s debut novel born of one simple question: what if there was a fantasy book about Scottish Independence? It will be launched on Thursday, June 27th at 7pm at The Tinsmith in Dundee, and you can pre-order it here through the Ringwood website. 

In this episode we talk with L.A. Kristiansen about her upcoming release, Revenge of the Tyrants, the second book in a series on the Scottish Wars of Independence, which will be launched on Sunday, April 28th at 2pm at Hillhead Library in Glasgow! The event is free and you can grab a copy of Revenge of the Tyrants there.  

Born and bred in Glasgow, author L.A. Kristiansen discovered a passion for Scottish History through her enthusiasm for genealogy. In her research, she uncovered close family ties with many of the leaders of the wars of Scottish Independence. The likes of Bishop Wishart, Robert the Bruce, and the fearsome William Wallace are, in fact, woven into her own ancestral tapestry.

During further research and exploration, Lynda discovered how their bravery and courage played a significant part in influencing the events of the 13th and 14th century, and she decided to write about them, interlacing fact and fiction in the lead up to the acknowledgement of Scotland’s sovereignty in 1328, and Bruce’s death in 1329.

Lynda is a writer, and dabbles in IT whilst spending her time in Scotland, France, and Norway, researching the adventures of these characters.

If you missed the chance to pre-order Revenge of the Tyrants and you won't be joining us at the launch, you can order a copy through the Ringwood Publishing website here.  

You can also order a copy of the first book in the series, Raise Dragon, here.

Welcome back to the Ringwood Publishing Podcast! Season 3 is here and in this episode we are excited to have T. Y. Garner with us to discuss his debut novel, The Hotel Hokusai. Tony is a Glasgow-based writer of fiction and poetry,  and has worked as an English as a second language teacher for many years. We discuss a whole range of topics related to his gripping historical mystery novel, from writing challenges, inspiration, and major themes.

Check out Tony's website here if you'd like to learn more about him and his other writings. 

If you haven't gotten your copy of The Hotel Hokusai, you can head over to our website here to order your own!

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In a special end of year episode of the podcast, we're joined by Ringwood Co-founder and board member, Sandy Jamieson!

We'll be discussing Ringwood's highs and lows of 2023, and Sandy shares his hopes for the future of Ringwood, as well as some new year's resolutions.

Want to capitalise on our fantastic festive deals?
Head over to our website and grab yourself a book or e-book for your first read of 2024. 

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This week we're joined by award-winning short story writer and novelist, Mark Gallacher! We'll be discussing his novel Saved From the Fire, as well as his literary inspirations and top tips for story writing.
 
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On this week's episode of The Ringwood Publishing Podcast, we're joined by the lovely Laura Hunter! We'll be discussing her role as social media manager here at Ringwood, as well as her role as Communications Officer for the Society of Young Publishers and her work with Successful Women at Glasgow. 

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Are you a fan of historical fiction? You're in luck: this week on the Ringwood Publishing Podcast, we're joined by Rob McInroy, author of the award-winning Bob Kelty series of crime novels set in the period before WW2! Join us as we chat about why historical fiction resonates, Rob's top tips for writing, and get a sneak peek at the series' next installment, Moot, coming in 2024.

Keen to hear more from Rob? Come along to our event, Writing Historical Fiction - Forgotten Voices, in Typewronger Books at 7:30pm on November 13th.

Haven't yet caught up on the Bob Kelty series? You can buy the first novel, Cuddies Strip, here.

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Got an appetite for tales of the most mystifying murder cases in Scotland? Then we think you'll love the  novels of Allan Nicol - and he's with us today to tell you everything you want to know. Join us while we talk to Allan about his new takes on the case of Maxwell and Sheila Garvie and how his experiences as a lawyer influence his writing. Plus, he weighs in on the ultimate question: true crime vs crime fiction?

Curious to know exactly what evidence Allan has uncovered? You can purchase Sheila Garvie: Mastermind of Victim here.