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LIN ANDERSON

SLAUGHTER AT THE STADIUM 26th May
2007, Falkirk |
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The theme of the 2007
Falkirk Libraries Readers’ Day was crime writing, and featured
myself and two other modern Scottish crime writers of the “Tartan
Noir” style, Alex Gray and
Stuart MacBride.
Dr John Clark, the eminent forensic pathologist from University of
Glasgow provided the true life perspective. |
The event was chaired by the popular broadcaster Brian Marjoribanks.
This was my first visit to the new Falkirk Stadium, and I was very
impressed with the facilities. There was a great turnout, and the
panel were kept busy all afternoon. I tried not to wilt, having
got back from 10 days at the Cannes Film Festival at 2am. |
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(seated)
Lin Anderson, John Clark, Alex Gray, Stuart MacBride |
I know John Clark from
the forensics course at University of Glasgow. Alex is a great
friend, and Alex, Stuart and I were on a panel together at the 2005
Edinburgh Book Festival. So I was among friends, which made for
relaxed discussions ... even when John Clark helpfully chose to read
out sections from our books, humorously comparing fiction with
reality.
In the photo below it looks like we're wondering who's
going to take the free kick ... |
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