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Scottish writer Val McDermid regrets 'error' in popular character's design

SCOTTISH crime writer Val McDermid has said she “missed a trick” by making one of her leading women a gin drinker instead of a whisky fan ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 1, 2023

On my radar: Val McDermid’s cultural highlights

The bestselling crime writer on exploring the Belgian coast, deep-diving into the middle ages and an enlightening exhibition of female Scottish artists

The Guardian - UK · Aug 12, 2023

Irvine Welsh and Bernardine Evaristo on book festival line-up

Greta Thunberg, Val McDermid, Chris Brookmyre and First Minister Humza Yousaf will also take part.

The Independent UK · Jun 14, 2023

Footballer David Goodwillie appears for new club despite backlash over rape ruling

Goodwillie left Raith Rovers eight months after his signing following a major backlash from fans, with the First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, sponsor Val McDermid and Rape Crisis Scotland all condemning the signing.

Daily Record · Feb 7, 2023

YOU can watch Val McDermid's message to Scots on the third anniversary of Brexit

YOU can watch Val McDermid's message to Scots on the third anniversary of Brexit – one she would’ve delivered to tomorrow’s rally at the…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 30, 2023

Marple: Twelve New Stories by various authors audiobook review – the sleuth reimagined

A dozen acclaimed authors, including Val McDermid and Naomi Alderman, create new mysteries for Agatha Christie’s detective to solve

The Guardian - UK · Jan 27, 2023

How Val McDermid met Jo Sharp: ‘I Googled her to make sure she was a real person’

Crime writer McDermid, 67, kept seeing geography professor Sharp, 53, at literary events. They eventually had a drink at the bar in 2013 and now live together in Edinburgh

The Guardian - UK · Dec 22, 2022

Best podcasts of the week: Solving the unexplained death of journalist Christopher Allen

In this week’s newsletter: The journalist was killed in mysterious circumstances in South Sudan – who was he, and why was he there? A new show finds out. Plus: five of the best podcasts to exercise to

The Guardian - UK · Nov 3, 2022

DCI Banks author Peter Robinson, behind hit ITV series, dies as friends pay tribute

His publishers confirmed the news in a heartfelt statement about the renowned crime author

Daily Mirror · Oct 7, 2022

Crime author Peter Robinson dies aged 72

Robinson was best known for his DCI Banks series.

The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2022