The Ringwood Publishing Podcast

Ever wondered what it's like to work for an indie publishing house? We speak with interns Megan Gibson and Annika Dahlman about their many experiences working at Ringwood, as well as their current responsibilities as lead editors for two upcoming book releases, The World's End Murders: The Inside Story by Tom Wood and Song of the Stag by R. M. Brown. We discuss manuscript submissions, working with authors, publishing timelines, marketing, and so much more!Tom Wood, author of Ruxton: The First Modern Murder, has written yet another insightful piece of true crime history. The World’s End Murders: The Inside Story is the account of the cold case of the murders of Helen Scott and Christine Eadie in Edinburgh of 1977 and the efforts of the law enforcement officers in bringing the perpetrator to justice. It will be launched on Sunday, June 23rd at Hillhead Library in Glasgow, so keep an eye out for updates about the event and details on pre-ordering.Song of the Stag is R.M. Brown’s debut novel born of one simple question: what if there was a fantasy book about Scottish Independence? It will be launched on Thursday, June 27th at 7pm at The Tinsmith in Dundee, and you can pre-order it here through the Ringwood website. 

In this episode we talk with L.A. Kristiansen about her upcoming release, Revenge of the Tyrants, the second book in a series on the Scottish Wars of Independence, which will be launched on Sunday, April 28th at 2pm at Hillhead Library in Glasgow! The event is free and you can grab a copy of Revenge of the Tyrants there.  Born and bred in Glasgow, author L.A. Kristiansen discovered a passion for Scottish History through her enthusiasm for genealogy. In her research, she uncovered close family ties with many of the leaders of the wars of Scottish Independence. The likes of Bishop Wishart, Robert the Bruce, and the fearsome William Wallace are, in fact, woven into her own ancestral tapestry.During further research and exploration, Lynda discovered how their bravery and courage played a significant part in influencing the events of the 13th and 14th century, and she decided to write about them, interlacing fact and fiction in the lead up to the acknowledgement of Scotland’s sovereignty in 1328, and Bruce’s death in 1329.Lynda is a writer, and dabbles in IT whilst spending her time in Scotland, France, and Norway, researching the adventures of these characters.If you missed the chance to pre-order Revenge of the Tyrants and you won't be joining us at the launch, you can order a copy through the Ringwood Publishing website here.  You can also order a copy of the first book in the series, Raise Dragon, here.

Welcome back to the Ringwood Publishing Podcast! Season 3 is here and in this episode we are excited to have T. Y. Garner with us to discuss his debut novel, The Hotel Hokusai. Tony is a Glasgow-based writer of fiction and poetry,  and has worked as an English as a second language teacher for many years. We discuss a whole range of topics related to his gripping historical mystery novel, from writing challenges, inspiration, and major themes.Check out Tony's website here if you'd like to learn more about him and his other writings.  If you haven't gotten your copy of The Hotel Hokusai, you can head over to our website here to order your own!ありがとうございました！ 

In a special end of year episode of the podcast, we're joined by Ringwood Co-founder and board member, Sandy Jamieson! We'll be discussing Ringwood's highs and lows of 2023, and Sandy shares his hopes for the future of Ringwood, as well as some new year's resolutions. Want to capitalise on our fantastic festive deals? Head over to our website and grab yourself a book or e-book for your first read of 2024. Enjoying the Podcast? Follow our socials!Instagram: ringwoodpublishingpodcastTwitter: rwpubpodcastDon't forget to stay up to date on our other socials!Instagram: ringwoodpublishingTwitter: RingwoodPublishThanks for listening to Season 2 of the podcast! We can't wait to join you for Season 3 in 2024. 

This week we're joined by award-winning short story writer and novelist, Mark Gallacher! We'll be discussing his novel Saved From the Fire, as well as his literary inspirations and top tips for story writing. Liking the sound of Saved From the Fire? Grab yourself a copy hereEnjoying the Podcast? Follow our socials!Instagram: ringwoodpublishingpodcastTwitter: rwpubpodcast Don't forget to keep up with Ringwood updates! Instagram: ringwoodpublishingTwitter: RingwoodPublish

On this week's episode of The Ringwood Publishing Podcast, we're joined by the lovely Laura Hunter! We'll be discussing her role as social media manager here at Ringwood, as well as her role as Communications Officer for the Society of Young Publishers and her work with Successful Women at Glasgow. Enjoying the Podcast? Follow our socials!Instagram: @ringwoodpublishing Twitter: @RingwoodPublishFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ringwood-Publishing-120797524685069/?ref=bookmarks 

Are you a fan of historical fiction? You're in luck: this week on the Ringwood Publishing Podcast, we're joined by Rob McInroy, author of the award-winning Bob Kelty series of crime novels set in the period before WW2! Join us as we chat about why historical fiction resonates, Rob's top tips for writing, and get a sneak peek at the series' next installment, Moot, coming in 2024. Keen to hear more from Rob? Come along to our event, Writing Historical Fiction - Forgotten Voices, in Typewronger Books at 7:30pm on November 13th.Haven't yet caught up on the Bob Kelty series? You can buy the first novel, Cuddies Strip, here.Instagram: @ringwoodpublishingTwitter: @RingwoodPublishFacebook: https://m.facebook.com/p/Ringwood-Publishing-100063298383591/

Got an appetite for tales of the most mystifying murder cases in Scotland? Then we think you'll love the  novels of Allan Nicol - and he's with us today to tell you everything you want to know. Join us while we talk to Allan about his new takes on the case of Maxwell and Sheila Garvie and how his experiences as a lawyer influence his writing. Plus, he weighs in on the ultimate question: true crime vs crime fiction?Curious to know exactly what evidence Allan has uncovered? You can purchase Sheila Garvie: Mastermind of Victim here.

Ever thought about how cool it would be to work at an indie bookshop? As a bookseller at Typewronger Books in Edinburgh, previous Ringwood intern Namitha Iyer knows all about it, and she's here to give us a glimpse of what it's really like. What's the most surprising thing about working in a bookshop, what's the personal touch that makes Typewronger the most welcoming place to be, and what titles are Namitha's top picks? Find out in this episode of the Ringwood Publishing Podcast!Check out Typewronger's website here, or pop in for a visit at 4a Haddington Place, Edinburgh, EH7 4AE!And as ever, you can check out Ringwood's own catalogue on our website here.

On this week's episode of the Ringwood Publishing Podcast, we've got some exciting news: our annual short story competition is open for entries! Hear from last year's winner-turned-judge Maureen Cullen about her fantastic short stories and what makes a winning story. And it's not just the competition we have in store! If you've ever wanted to try your hand at a short story and aren't sure where to start,  we're hosting a short story seminar in Glasgow's Hillhead Library at 2pm on the 22nd of October, and Ringwood intern Rachel is here to tell us all about it.  Open to beginners and seasoned writers alike, it's a chance to learn something new, get inspired by our Ringwood author guest speakers, and connect with other writers. Plus, it's completely free: no ticket required! Got a story you're ready to enter into the competition? Check out our full list of rules and find out how to submit here. Good luck!

This week on the Ringwood Publishing Podcast, is there a chill in the air? Perhaps a spectral presence? No, not really: the only thing giving us shivers is how excited we are for our newest title, The Bone on the Beach! Join us as we chat to Ringwood author Fiona Gillan Kerr about her debut novel, a mysterious and beautiful tale rooted in a tragic Celtic legend. Find out about Fiona's writing process, her sources of inspiration, and what else she's got in store. Ready to step into the story of this Highland haunting? Buy your copy of The Bone on the Beach here. Keen to get involved with The Bone on the Beach's launch celebrations? We have three upcoming events where Fiona will be speaking: 13th of October, 5-6.30pm - Thurso Library. Get your ticket here.16th of October, 7.00-8.30pm - Typewronger Bookshop in Edinburgh. 14th of November, 5.30-7.00pm - Arlington Baths in Glasgow with Book Week Scotland. Get your ticket here.We look forward to seeing you there!

Welcome back to the Ringwood Publishing Podcast! Season 2 is here, and new hosts Matilda Eker and Jess Court are ready to deliver you more insights from the world of publishing. This week, we're delighted to welcome back host of Season 1, Rosie Watts, to share all about her experiences behind the scenes, talk about where she is now, and reveal who her dream podcast guest would be!

In this episode, we are joined by Mridula Sharma, who walks us through the life and work of late Leela Soma and discusses Ringwood-led events organised in Leela's memory at the 2023 Glasgow Mela.Below is the full schedule:OSCH tent13:00-14:00: Ringwood Panel: BIPOC Writing in Scotland16:45-17:45: Join us for the first ever Mela Open Mic SessionOSCH Workshop Tent (next to the big OSCH tent)12:15-15:15: Ringwood workshopsWriting tentJoin us at 15:00 for a group reading of Leela Soma’s novel, Murder at the Mela.You can purchase a copy of Murder at the Mela here.

On this week's episode of the Ringwood Publishing Podcast, we're joined by the wonderful Hayley Bannon! We'll be discussing her role as audiobook production manager, the advantages of listening to books, and Ringwood's incredible partnership with Publishing Scotland that has enabled the production of our very first audiobook.Fan of true crime? Our audiobook Ruxton will be your favourite listen of the summer. You can purchase it here.

On this week's episode of the Ringwood Publishing Podcast, we're delighted to be joined by current intern Emma Clarke! We'll be discussing her current roles at Ringwood, how remote working works for her, and her future plans to come to Scotland.Keen to become a Ringwood intern, or know someone else who would be? You can find out more about our internship programme here.

This week on the Ringwood Publishing Podcast, we're joined by past intern Sara Roberts, now marketing executive at Penguin Random House, to talk about her experience while at Ringwood and her publishing journey after.Curious about joining the Ringwood family and kickstarting your own career in publishing? We'd love to have you on board! You can find out more about the internship programme here.

Mental health is incredibly important, but sometimes it can be hard to open up. That's where the support of Andy's Man Club comes in. In this week's episode, find out more about the fantastic work they do as we sit down with David from the Glasgow branch to discuss the charity's origins, its ethos, and how they support men who are struggling.If you feel that you or a loved one could benefit from Andy's Man Club, you can access their website here to find your nearest group. Curious about the book mentioned in the episode? Carlos Alba's novel There's a Problem with Dad delves deep into the struggles faced by autistic adults. You can find out more about it here.

This week on the Ringwood Publishing Podcast, we're joined by author of Ruxton Tom Wood to discuss his writing and his research into the Burke and Hare murders as we prepare for the launch of Carol Margaret Davison's novel Bodysnatcher!Keen to immerse yourself in the world of Burke and Hare? Bodysnatcher releases on the 28th of May. You can order it pre-publication at a discounted price of £9.99 here.Curious about Tom Wood's book Ruxton? Check it out here.

We are very excited to be joined by author Carol Margaret Davison, whose debut novel is being launched at the end of this month. Bodysnatcher intimately and skilfully addresses love, religion, domestic abuse, poverty, addiction, crime, and mystery, amongst so many more, through an untold story of the infamous Burke and Hare murders. If you would like to make a purchase of Bodysnatcher, you can order your copy (at a special pre-sale discounted price of £9.99!) here. Interested in hearing more about the book? Carol will be discussing her wonderful novel further on the 28th of May at Hillhead Library, 2pm. If you like to attend, please feel free to sign up here.

In this week's episode, we're joined by Shannon Genereau and Megan Gibson to talk about their experiences editing The First of May by Brendan McLaughlin, a warm and impassioned memoir about his incredibly multifaceted life as political activist, musician, and pillar of Glaswegian community.The First of May will be launched on Monday May 1st 2023, 6:30pm, at the Clutha Vaults in Glasgow where McLaughlin was once proprietor. Join us for an evening of celebration and discussion as we remember his life and at long last mark his authorial debut.If you'd like to find out more about the wonderful Brendan McLaughlin, you can read Ringwood's post commemorating his life here.Interesting in purchasing this novel? The First of May is available to order here.