BEST Book Launch Ever – The Inheritance of Solomon Farthing @mspaulsonellis @MantleBooks @panmacmillan @GoldenHareBooks

So on September the 12th myself and Joanne from Portobello Book Blog attended what was in my opinion the best book launch ever. It was held at The Royal Scots Club on Abercromby Place in Edinburgh. The book launching was The Inheritance of Solomon Farthing by Mary Paulson-Ellis. I am sorry for the lateness of … Continue reading BEST Book Launch Ever – The Inheritance of Solomon Farthing @mspaulsonellis @MantleBooks @panmacmillan @GoldenHareBooks

Inchtinn: Island of Shadows by Danny Weston

Today we are featuring the soon to be published Inchtinn by Danny Weston. A horror story for young adults. If you are in Edinburgh this week you can catch Melinda Salisbury in conversation with Danny Weston at the West End, Waterstones branch. Back of the Book A fantastically creepy new mystery from Danny Weston. Inchtinn … Continue reading Inchtinn: Island of Shadows by Danny Weston

Successful bookshop launch party for @portybooks #LoveBooks

On Friday the 26th of July, the newly opened Portobello Bookshop had their official launch party. It was lovely to attend and be part of something so very special. Jack Clark and Sarah Barnard did a wonderful job along with their team of making a superb evening. With special guests authors Doug Johnstone and Daniel … Continue reading Successful bookshop launch party for @portybooks #LoveBooks

Opening day for new independent bookstore in the Portobello! @PortyBooks #LoveBooks

Opening day for @portybooks 🥳🎉 I went for wee look with my friend Sarah Broadley today. It is lovely and spacious. A wide range of genres. Beautiful unique stationary gifts. Something for everybody. Situated on the Portobello High Street. A short bus ride away from Edinburgh. I am sure I will be spending a lot … Continue reading Opening day for new independent bookstore in the Portobello! @PortyBooks #LoveBooks

The Cauldron Experience 🧙 – #Review #Edinburgh #Wizards #HarryPotter #LovingLife @thecauldronpub

The Cauldron Magical Cocktail Experience is coming to Edinburgh for a five month run. The exclusive event has been successful in New York and London. Welcoming over 100,000 muggles. I headed to the event on Friday night to see if it lived up to all the buzz. Upon arrival you are given a magical wand … Continue reading The Cauldron Experience 🧙 – #Review #Edinburgh #Wizards #HarryPotter #LovingLife @thecauldronpub

#TheatreReview @AssemblyFest @CormackMoira #Edinburgh #Scotland #Theatre

-Overview- A mid-life mystery cycleConceived, written and performed by Kath BurlinsonLive Music by Christine SparksArtistic Direction by Paul Oertel and Nancy SpanierSound & Music Production: John SparksInVisible Lines is an intimate, daring odyssey that uses the human body as a canvas to explore ageing, loss, life-cycles, seasonality, death and defiance. Through word, movement, song and visual … Continue reading #TheatreReview @AssemblyFest @CormackMoira #Edinburgh #Scotland #Theatre

#TheatreReview GHOST The Musical @captheatres #Edinburgh #Scotland #Theatre #FIVESTARS

-Overview- UNCHAINED AND REIMAGINED, THE MUSICAL PRODUCTION BASED ON THE MUCH-LOVED MOVIE MASTERPIECE RETURNS FOR UK TOUR Bill Kenwright’s ‘beautiful’ and ‘spectacular’ production of GHOST – THE MUSICAL returns to the UK in 2019, following the success of its international tour. Walking back to their apartment late one night a tragic encounter sees Sam murdered … Continue reading #TheatreReview GHOST The Musical @captheatres #Edinburgh #Scotland #Theatre #FIVESTARS

Three Kinds of Kissing by the late, Helen Lamb @VagabondVoices @BlackwellEdin #BookLaunch

On the 25th of October, 2018 I was very lucky to be at the book launch for Three Kinds of Kissing by the late Helen Lamb. The event was beautiful and for me personally a life-changing experience. I have been to 100's of book launches and this one was incredibly special. The love in the … Continue reading Three Kinds of Kissing by the late, Helen Lamb @VagabondVoices @BlackwellEdin #BookLaunch

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REVIEW: This Script @msjlindsay @ScotStoryCentre Review By @atinylife140 #Edinburgh #SpokenWordPoetry

This Script: Review By Stella Hervey Birrell Jenny Lindsay’s performance poetry never comes across as anything short of fearless, and her new one woman show, even in this draft form, is no exception. An exploration of feminism, female identity, online behaviour, pornography and commentary on the #MeToo groundswell, the content alone presented several challenges. Lindsay’s … Continue reading REVIEW: This Script @msjlindsay @ScotStoryCentre Review By @atinylife140 #Edinburgh #SpokenWordPoetry