Callum McSorley
@callummcsorley.bsky.social
Author / PAPERBOY out now/ Squeaky Clean / Winner of The McIlvanney Prize for Scottish Crime Book of the Year 2023 / Represented by Emily MacDonald at 42mp
Last chance to bid at the Children in Read book auction!
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Children in Read 2025
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November 14, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Last chance to bid at the Children in Read book auction!
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Next weekend!
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EVENT: Aye Write w/ Margaret McDonald and Tom Newlands
This one’s going to be a belter! Sunday 9th Nov at 4.15pm, I’ll be at the Mitchell Library for Aye Write festival with a couple of incredible new Scottish authors – Margaret McDon…
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November 3, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Next weekend!
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Really enjoyed reading @callummcsorley.bsky.social Paperboy. Here's my review and to find out more, listen to my podcast. The link is on the review: hawleyreviews.wordpress.com/2025/10/28/m...
McSorley’s World of Crime
On this busy Thursday with some of my favourite authors being published, it’s nice to also read one of the most original writers on the scene today in Callum McSorley. I prepared to discuss t…
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October 28, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Really enjoyed reading @callummcsorley.bsky.social Paperboy. Here's my review and to find out more, listen to my podcast. The link is on the review: hawleyreviews.wordpress.com/2025/10/28/m...
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Short Works: The Cottage
Labouring for your dad in the summer holidays is grim enough without factoring in a ruined cottage where normal rules don't apply …
Currently on BBC Sounds – a new short work from award-winning writer @callummcsorley.bsky.social
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Labouring for your dad in the summer holidays is grim enough without factoring in a ruined cottage where normal rules don't apply …
Currently on BBC Sounds – a new short work from award-winning writer @callummcsorley.bsky.social
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
BBC Radio 4 - Short Works, The Cottage
A young lad helps his dad renovate a cottage in the woods where normal rules don't apply.
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October 22, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Short Works: The Cottage
Labouring for your dad in the summer holidays is grim enough without factoring in a ruined cottage where normal rules don't apply …
Currently on BBC Sounds – a new short work from award-winning writer @callummcsorley.bsky.social
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
Labouring for your dad in the summer holidays is grim enough without factoring in a ruined cottage where normal rules don't apply …
Currently on BBC Sounds – a new short work from award-winning writer @callummcsorley.bsky.social
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
Huge thanks to Jake Kerridhe for including Paperboy in his best crime and thriller novels of 2025 list!
I'm a huge fan of @nickharkaway.com 's Titanium Noir series, it's a total trip to see my book up there next to Sleeper Beach!
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I'm a huge fan of @nickharkaway.com 's Titanium Noir series, it's a total trip to see my book up there next to Sleeper Beach!
www.telegraph.co.uk/books/crime-...
The 21 best crime and thriller novels of 2025
The standout titles of the year so far span inter-war espionage, gritty violence in modern Glasgow and the return of a cult favourite
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October 27, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Huge thanks to Jake Kerridhe for including Paperboy in his best crime and thriller novels of 2025 list!
I'm a huge fan of @nickharkaway.com 's Titanium Noir series, it's a total trip to see my book up there next to Sleeper Beach!
www.telegraph.co.uk/books/crime-...
I'm a huge fan of @nickharkaway.com 's Titanium Noir series, it's a total trip to see my book up there next to Sleeper Beach!
www.telegraph.co.uk/books/crime-...
Incredible to hear Scott Miller reading my short story on the radio yesterday, what a performance!
It's now available to listen to on the BBC website or BBC Sounds.
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It's now available to listen to on the BBC website or BBC Sounds.
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
BBC Radio 4 - Short Works, The Cottage
A young lad helps his dad renovate a cottage in the woods where normal rules don't apply.
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October 18, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Incredible to hear Scott Miller reading my short story on the radio yesterday, what a performance!
It's now available to listen to on the BBC website or BBC Sounds.
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
It's now available to listen to on the BBC website or BBC Sounds.
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
I have a new short story being broadcast on BBC Radio 4 tomorrow at 3.45pm!
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BBC Radio 4 - Short Works, The Cottage
A young lad helps his dad renovate a cottage in the woods where normal rules don't apply.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 16, 2025 at 2:17 PM
I have a new short story being broadcast on BBC Radio 4 tomorrow at 3.45pm!
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This coming Tuesday I'm at Cheltenham Literature Festival!
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The Sunday Times Must Reads: Callum McSorley | Cheltenham Festivals
Gambling, gangsters and Glasgow grit await with previous winner of The McIlvanney Prize Callum McSorley’s newest novel, Paperboy. Raw and witty, it’s perfe
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October 10, 2025 at 12:35 PM
This coming Tuesday I'm at Cheltenham Literature Festival!
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My next event is at the Cheltenham Literary Festival,can't wait!
Tuesday 14th Oct, 2.30pm
Tix here:
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Tuesday 14th Oct, 2.30pm
Tix here:
www.cheltenhamfestivals.org/events/the-s...
The Sunday Times Must Reads: Callum McSorley | Cheltenham Festivals
Gambling, gangsters and Glasgow grit await with previous winner of The McIlvanney Prize Callum McSorley’s newest novel, Paperboy. Raw and witty, it’s perfe
www.cheltenhamfestivals.org
October 3, 2025 at 12:59 PM
My next event is at the Cheltenham Literary Festival,can't wait!
Tuesday 14th Oct, 2.30pm
Tix here:
www.cheltenhamfestivals.org/events/the-s...
Tuesday 14th Oct, 2.30pm
Tix here:
www.cheltenhamfestivals.org/events/the-s...
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Writers, how do you pick your character’s names? In episode 25 the f In My Good Books @callummcsorley.bsky.social talks about naming his police detective after a Scottish sporting legend!
September 27, 2025 at 6:29 AM
Writers, how do you pick your character’s names? In episode 25 the f In My Good Books @callummcsorley.bsky.social talks about naming his police detective after a Scottish sporting legend!
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There’s a new episode of In My Good Books today with author @callummcsorley.bsky.social 📚💙
Listen in to hear Callum talk about his award winning crime series, writing in a Glaswegian dialect, his inspirations and loads more!
Listen in to hear Callum talk about his award winning crime series, writing in a Glaswegian dialect, his inspirations and loads more!
September 25, 2025 at 7:41 PM
There’s a new episode of In My Good Books today with author @callummcsorley.bsky.social 📚💙
Listen in to hear Callum talk about his award winning crime series, writing in a Glaswegian dialect, his inspirations and loads more!
Listen in to hear Callum talk about his award winning crime series, writing in a Glaswegian dialect, his inspirations and loads more!
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Announcing our McIlvanney Prize finalists:
@tariqashkanani.bsky.social - The Midnight King
@liammcilvanney.bsky.social - The Good Father
@callummcsorley.bsky.social - Paperboy
@damedenisemina.bsky.social - The Good Liar
@ianrankin1.bsky.social - Midnight and Blue
Winner revealed next Friday!
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@tariqashkanani.bsky.social - The Midnight King
@liammcilvanney.bsky.social - The Good Father
@callummcsorley.bsky.social - Paperboy
@damedenisemina.bsky.social - The Good Liar
@ianrankin1.bsky.social - Midnight and Blue
Winner revealed next Friday!
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September 5, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Announcing our McIlvanney Prize finalists:
@tariqashkanani.bsky.social - The Midnight King
@liammcilvanney.bsky.social - The Good Father
@callummcsorley.bsky.social - Paperboy
@damedenisemina.bsky.social - The Good Liar
@ianrankin1.bsky.social - Midnight and Blue
Winner revealed next Friday!
👏👏👏
@tariqashkanani.bsky.social - The Midnight King
@liammcilvanney.bsky.social - The Good Father
@callummcsorley.bsky.social - Paperboy
@damedenisemina.bsky.social - The Good Liar
@ianrankin1.bsky.social - Midnight and Blue
Winner revealed next Friday!
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New short story out soon!
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Discovering the Best of Scottish Writing with Callum McSorley
Explore the world of Scottish literature through Callum McSorley’s favorite authors, writing process, and exciting upcoming projects.
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July 29, 2025 at 12:38 PM
New short story out soon!
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The big dog is 10 today!🥳
July 17, 2025 at 10:09 AM
The big dog is 10 today!🥳
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Really enjoyed this episode!
Chatted to Balancing the Books Podcast about some of the realities of writing, the many set backs of the publishing journey and fitting it in around jobs and then parenthood:
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Episode 4 - Callum McSorley
Balancing the Books · Episode
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July 7, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Really enjoyed this episode!
Chatted to Balancing the Books Podcast about some of the realities of writing, the many set backs of the publishing journey and fitting it in around jobs and then parenthood:
open.spotify.com/episode/6xZt...
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Episode 4 - Callum McSorley
Balancing the Books · Episode
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July 7, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Chatted to Balancing the Books Podcast about some of the realities of writing, the many set backs of the publishing journey and fitting it in around jobs and then parenthood:
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Can @callummcsorley.bsky.social repeat the achievement of his debut Squeaky Clean and take home the McIlvanney Prize for his second novel, Paperboy? Callum is closing this year's festival with Marion Todd and Foday Mannah on Sun 14th Sept: bloodyscotland.com/event/scotla...
July 6, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Can @callummcsorley.bsky.social repeat the achievement of his debut Squeaky Clean and take home the McIlvanney Prize for his second novel, Paperboy? Callum is closing this year's festival with Marion Todd and Foday Mannah on Sun 14th Sept: bloodyscotland.com/event/scotla...
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Another author with a winning track record is
@tariqashkanani.bsky.social who walked off with our Debut Prize in 2022. He'll be talking about The Midnight King with RD McLean and Carole Hailey on Sat 13th Sept: bloodyscotland.com/event/danger...
@tariqashkanani.bsky.social who walked off with our Debut Prize in 2022. He'll be talking about The Midnight King with RD McLean and Carole Hailey on Sat 13th Sept: bloodyscotland.com/event/danger...
July 4, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Another author with a winning track record is
@tariqashkanani.bsky.social who walked off with our Debut Prize in 2022. He'll be talking about The Midnight King with RD McLean and Carole Hailey on Sat 13th Sept: bloodyscotland.com/event/danger...
@tariqashkanani.bsky.social who walked off with our Debut Prize in 2022. He'll be talking about The Midnight King with RD McLean and Carole Hailey on Sat 13th Sept: bloodyscotland.com/event/danger...
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Huge congratulations to the longlisters. Chuffed to see m'friends and acquaintances @callummcsorley.bsky.social, @tariqashkanani.bsky.social @liammcilvanney.bsky.social and @dvbishop.com on here.
The McIlvanney Prize longlist has five former Debut Prize shortlistees and four previous winners on it - The winner will be announced on 12th September - bloodyscotland.com/event/bloody... Congratulations all!
July 1, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Huge congratulations to the longlisters. Chuffed to see m'friends and acquaintances @callummcsorley.bsky.social, @tariqashkanani.bsky.social @liammcilvanney.bsky.social and @dvbishop.com on here.
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The McIlvanney Prize longlist has five former Debut Prize shortlistees and four previous winners on it - The winner will be announced on 12th September - bloodyscotland.com/event/bloody... Congratulations all!
July 1, 2025 at 8:36 AM
The McIlvanney Prize longlist has five former Debut Prize shortlistees and four previous winners on it - The winner will be announced on 12th September - bloodyscotland.com/event/bloody... Congratulations all!
If you're looking for books to fill your kindle with before your holiday, both Squeaky Clean AND Paperboy are currently 99p!
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Paperboy eBook : McSorley, Callum: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store
Paperboy eBook : McSorley, Callum: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store
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June 30, 2025 at 3:26 PM
If you're looking for books to fill your kindle with before your holiday, both Squeaky Clean AND Paperboy are currently 99p!
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Paperboy by @callummcsorley.bsky.social - an 'energetic novel from a rising star of crime, full of black comedy, gore, slapstick and street slang', the perfect summer read @thetimes.com www.thetimes.com/culture/book...
80 best books to take on holiday this summer — chosen by the experts
From political thrillers and modern love stories to provocative memoirs and world history — we pick our favourite summer reads
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June 26, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Paperboy by @callummcsorley.bsky.social - an 'energetic novel from a rising star of crime, full of black comedy, gore, slapstick and street slang', the perfect summer read @thetimes.com www.thetimes.com/culture/book...
Huge thanks to @JakeKerridge for including PAPERBOY in his round up of the best new crime and thriller books of 2025!
"a vision of Glasgow as a technicolor hellhole of corruption, reminiscent of James Ellroy’s Los Angeles" - that really made my day!
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"a vision of Glasgow as a technicolor hellhole of corruption, reminiscent of James Ellroy’s Los Angeles" - that really made my day!
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The best new crime and thriller books to read this year
The standout titles of 2025 so far span inter-war espionage, gritty violence in modern Glasgow and the return of a cult writer
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June 25, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Huge thanks to @JakeKerridge for including PAPERBOY in his round up of the best new crime and thriller books of 2025!
"a vision of Glasgow as a technicolor hellhole of corruption, reminiscent of James Ellroy’s Los Angeles" - that really made my day!
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"a vision of Glasgow as a technicolor hellhole of corruption, reminiscent of James Ellroy’s Los Angeles" - that really made my day!
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To Carrickfergus!
June 22, 2025 at 6:03 AM
To Carrickfergus!