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LG Thomson @lgthomson.bsky.social · Jul 23

On Sat 2 August I will be in conversation with Raja Shehadeh, Palestinian lawyer, human rights activist, and best-selling author, at the Ceilidh Place Venue, Ullapool. 7pm- 8.30pm (doors at 6.30pm). Licensed bar 18+. Tickets via An Talla Solais website.

LG Thomson @lgthomson.bsky.social · Jul 2

This autumn, stay, write and create at The Ceilidh Place, Ullapool Accom. & meals inc. allowing you to immerse yourself in the creative process.
🍂Limited spaces
🍂Fri 14 - Sun 16 Nov 2025
🍂£400 inc. workshops & DBB
Call the Ceilidh Place 01854 612103
or email [email protected]

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LG Thomson @lgthomson.bsky.social · Jun 19

One year since the launch of Bitter Fruit. Many thanks to those who have read it and to those who have reached out. I'm grateful for the people this book has brought into my life 🙏 #memoir #booksworthreading

Independent publishers matter more than ever.
@outcastpress.bsky.social

Launch of Bitter Fruit by LG Thomson at the Ceilidh Place Venue in Ullapool. Hosted by artist, Eleanor White.

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LG Thomson @lgthomson.bsky.social · Mar 21

Delighted to be a guest author on radio show, Sherry's Shorts www.mixcloud.com/invernesshr/...

Sherry's Shorts - March 2025

A monthly spoken-word show featuring local writers & stories focused on the Scottish Highlands, with music and chat. Presented by Sherry Morris, a short story writer, local to the Inverness area. Stor...

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LG Thomson @lgthomson.bsky.social · Mar 13

I've been in the Interrogation Room with @pigroastpublishing.bsky.social talking about Slut Vomit Vol.2 @outcastpress.bsky.social and coming up with great ideas for future anthologies dirtybooksblog.wordpress.com/2025/03/12/t...

The Interrogation Room – Slut Vomit 2 Special – LG Thompson and Jeff Schneider

Next in my series of interviews to celebrate the release of the brand-new Outcast Press anthology Slut Vomit: Volume 2, here are LG Thomson (‘Smalltown Boy’) and Jeff Schneider (‘Deprivation of Cha…

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LG Thomson @lgthomson.bsky.social · Mar 12

Book about life in 1970s UK, on Amazon UK at 1970s price:
"Stunning"
"A triumph"
"Rollercoaster ride!!"
"Unflinchingly honest"
@outcastpress.bsky.social
www.amazon.co.uk/Modernist-Dr...

Modernist Dreams Brutalist Nightmares : Thomson, Lg, Sexton, Cody, Johnson, Paige: Amazon.co.uk: Books

www.amazon.co.uk

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LG Thomson @lgthomson.bsky.social · Mar 5

From the Museum of Childhood to the Surgeons' Hall Museum, via the South Bridge Vaults, this week's Author talk is all about taking inspiration from Edinburgh's gothic vibe 💀🎩🦇 #creativewriting #authortalk
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CK5P...

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Outcast Press @outcastpress.bsky.social · Mar 3

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Cover Design: @anxietypress.bsky.social

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Mark Burrow @markburrow.bsky.social · Feb 22

Slut Vomit II: An Anthology of Sex Work from @outcastpress.bsky.social is a deviant's paradise of filth. Some great writers in the mix @jdclappwrites.bsky.social @sebastianvice.bsky.social @lgthomson.bsky.social & many more. Very happy to have one in there too. Get yourselves a copy (link below) 💦

Outcast Press @outcastpress.bsky.social · Feb 19

www.amazon.com/Slut-Vomit-A...

Cover Design: @anxietypress.bsky.social

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LG Thomson @lgthomson.bsky.social · Feb 19

1970s memoir currently retailing on Amazon at 1970s price. Modernist Dreams Brutalist Nightmares: 'This is the first book to ever make me laugh out loud and cry.'
👉 bit.ly/3DV7DlI
@outcastpress.bsky.social #booksky #memoir #1970s

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LG Thomson @lgthomson.bsky.social · Feb 18

My Author Talk videos are unscripted - I start out with an idea and see where it takes me. This one, about using dangerous writing, took me to a few unexpected places...
Watch here 👉 youtube.com/watch?v=sCR6...
@outcastpress.bsky.social
#BooksWorthReading
Pic taken by me, Cumbernauld 2019.

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LG Thomson @lgthomson.bsky.social · Feb 11

Who remembers the fabulous Pan Books of Horror? I've spent ages seeking out modern collections that are just as terrifying and just as well written. Check out my latest Author Talk to find out what I discovered...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4ey...

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LG Thomson @lgthomson.bsky.social · Feb 6

I've been ill and laying low but thanks to the wonders of scheduling, my latest Author Talk is up. The starting question is: Do you listen to music when you're writing? As per, I digress... The sketch shown is of an old pal dancing to The Smiths back in the day. www.youtube.com/watch?v=WV35...

LG Thomson @lgthomson.bsky.social · Jan 24

'Sleepscape', Acrylic on canvas, 40 x 40 cm
One of four Sleep paintings I have on display at the Interiors Exhibition: Upstairs Gallery, The Weigh Ahead, 91 High Street, Dunblane, FK15 OER
25 January - 8 March 2025

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LG Thomson @lgthomson.bsky.social · Jan 24

Fresh on Author Talk - my take on Whalefall by @danielkraus.com Does it live up to expectations? Watch and find out (no spoilers).

www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwS8...

12: WHALEFALL by Daniel Kraus

YouTube video by LG Thomson Author Talk

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LG Thomson @lgthomson.bsky.social · Jan 21

Up now on YouTube - my take on writer's block and a few tips on how to deal with the writing process www.youtube.com/watch?v=QS4H...
#authortube #authorlife #writingtips #booksworthreading
#readingcommunity #booknerd
#creativewriting #writersblock

LG Thomson @lgthomson.bsky.social · Jan 14

Q: Are the characters in your novels based on real people?
A: Watch and find out... 😅
#AuthorTube #AuthorLife #ReadingCommunity
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQtC...

9: Are the characters in your books based on real people?

YouTube video by LG Thomson Author Talk

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LG Thomson @lgthomson.bsky.social · Jan 10

Noir, noir, noir... my latest Author Talk is about film adaptations from books by one of my favourite authors, James M. Cain. It didn't hurt that the adaptations starred three of Hollywood's most iconic femme fatales #Noir #AuthorTalk
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VAnR...

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LG Thomson @lgthomson.bsky.social · Jan 7

This delicious little painting is by artist Peter White. It does not belong to me though it has been in my possession for some time. Watch the latest episode of Author Talk to find out why and discover how it has become part of my writing landscape. #authortalk
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tu1...

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LG Thomson @lgthomson.bsky.social · Dec 20

Last Author Talk of 2024 - my take on the Hunger Anthology by Urban Pigs Press (no spoilers) @urbanpigspress.bsky.social @sebastianvice.bsky.social @outcastpress.bsky.social @anxietypress.bsky.social
#readingcommunity #booksworthreading

youtu.be/mDq_wNgblaw?...

6: The Urban Pigs Press HUNGER Anthology

YouTube video by LG Thomson Author Talk

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LG Thomson @lgthomson.bsky.social · Dec 17

It's my Author Talk Christmas special with a behind the scenes look at where I got the idea for Christmas Ghost story, Salt Dough Stars, inc. a mention for @crowvuslit.bsky.social Many thanks to everyone who has watched, liked and subscribed so far 🎄❄️☃️
youtu.be/RmpY2IhVfyU?...

A Ghost for Christmas (Salt Dough Stars)

YouTube video by LG Thomson Author Talk

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LG Thomson @lgthomson.bsky.social · Dec 13

Just published on Author Talk, my take on Kill Factor by Brian Bowyer, with a shout out to independent publishers, esp. the fabulous Outcast Press @brianbowyer.bsky.social @outcastpress.bsky.social

youtu.be/cvMM2sRaslQ

Kill Factor by Brian Bowyer

YouTube video by LG Thomson Author Talk

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LG Thomson @lgthomson.bsky.social · Dec 10

My latest Author Talk - dealing with rejection...
youtu.be/KZP8ZbxpNo0

How do writers deal with rejection?

YouTube video by LG Thomson Author Talk

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LG Thomson @lgthomson.bsky.social · Dec 6

My latest Author Talk: The Catcher in the Rye, with digressions... including a shout out for @outcastpress.bsky.social
youtu.be/gnCtdXDOa08?...

The Catcher in the Rye

YouTube video by LG Thomson Author Talk

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LG Thomson @lgthomson.bsky.social · Dec 3

I've just launched my author tube channel. I'll be answering questions authors get asked by readers and sharing some of my favourite reads #author #reader #books @outcastpress.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCph...

Where do writers get their ideas? (EROSION)

YouTube video by LG Thomson Author Talk

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