In case you haven't noticed, I have a new book out in under four weeks, so feel free to mute or kill me, but I will be going on about it a bit.
In fact, you can pre-order it here:
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Writer & musician. 14th novel Black Hearts out now. New album Crow Hill out now. Drummer for .
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And look! Here's your chance to win a copy of the book everyone* is talking about. Close Encounters meets Local Hero. ET meets Thelma and Louise. Arrival meets Trainspotting. OK, that last one is a bit daft.
*just some people
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Looking for a read that is out of this world?
Win a copy of The Space Between Us, @doug_johnstone's adrenaline-soaked, deeply humane, life-affirming science-fiction novel. 
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I mean, Close Encounters meets Local Hero is PERFECT for The Space Between Us. Wow.
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'Part Close Encounters, part Local Hero, this is a novel that begins in North Berwick and ends in Ullapool with a galaxy far, far away in between'
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The reviews are starting to come in for The Space Between Us, and I'll admit I was nervous about this one, as it's such a departure for me. That people like Mary (who's opinion I value HUGELY) like it is so gratifying. Thanks!
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This book is terrific and is something of a masterpiece liveanddeadly.net/2023/02/06/the
I am BEAMING like a Cheshire cat at this. Incredibly kind words about The Space Between Us from someone who knows a thing or two about books! 🐙❤️
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A wonderful life affirming book. Guaranteed to lift you and feel gratitude for being. Read on kindle hence photo over a 24 hour period because it filled me with joy. #TheSpaceBetweenUs @doug_johnstone
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Watched Close Encounters for the umpteenth time last night. With every viewing it’s more obvious what a formative experience that film was for 7-y-o me. Informs so much of my world view. Currently deep-diving it in podcasts and craving a rewatch. 👽
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This BOOK!
We cannot even find the words to describe 's first-ever, first-contact, first-in-a-series, utterly life-affirming #TheSpaceBetweenUs
PREORDER now & #MeetSandy this March…
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Folks, BREAKERS is going cheap this month in US/CA ebook. I'm mostly just posting this to re-read that amazing quote by Willy Vlautin, who is one of my favourite writers ever. Go read The Night Always Comes, folks! Then Breakers.
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COMPETITION TIME! Over at the they're giving away FIVE copies of my forthcoming novel THE SPACE BETWEEN US as their Book of the Month. Go enter NOW or I'll kick your face off. (Not really.)
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'Essentially, this is a book about connection – how we connect with each other in society and how we connect with the world around us.'
– @doug_johnstone, author of The Space Between Us.
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copies of Doug's first science-fiction novel to be won
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copies of Doug's first science-fiction novel to be won
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10 Scottish Books to watch out for in 2023 from
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Book mail!
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I am way beyond grateful for this copy of #thespacebetweenus by
Been wanting to read this since he teased it at the launch of the last #skelfs
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Win a copy of THE SPACE BETWEEN US here!
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It's a new month, which can only mean one thing – a new book of the month!
Thanks to @OrendaBooks, we have five copies of The Space Between Us by @doug_johnstone to be won 
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📚 This week's reading includes 'The Space Between Us' the new sci-fi novel by - published by - where First Contact is made in Edinburgh. A thoughtful & thrilling read.
For further details, & to pre-order a copy, click here 👉 orendabooks.co.uk/product/the-sp
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👀 So beautiful and *VERY* relevant to my forthcoming book, The Space Between Us, out in March.
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Replying to
Black Hearts by is favourite read of January. I've read 15 books and this is a stand out winner!
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I don't know why I'm blurry below - I promise to be more in focus on the day.
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Quarrel Sands in East Lothian.
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I'm absolutely blown away by the early reactions to this book - so heart-warming!
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THE SPACE BETWEEN US by @doug_johnstone is a genre-crossing, engrossing tale about three individuals who encounter an alien life form. I quickly became invested in these characters, & Sandy. There are multiple layers to this book, but ultimately, it is an exploration of humanity.
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Hearing loads of car horns outside, I presumed it’s some new roadworks traffic horror show. Then realised it’s honks of support for the striking teachers round the corner and my heart lifted. ✊✊✊
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If you can’t make it to the in-person event or tune into the livestream on Wed 29/03, you can pre-order a signed & dedicated copy of The Space Between Us here: theportobellobookshop.com/product/signed
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I am so excited about this.
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EVENT ALERT! 
@doug_johnstone is coming back to the bookshop for the launch of his new sci-fi thriller, The Space Between Us, on Wednesday 29th March at 7pm. 
He'll be in conversation with @CymeraF's @annofbooks. Sign up to join us in person or online: theportobellobookshop.com/event/doug-joh
@doug_johnstone is coming back to the bookshop for the launch of his new sci-fi thriller, The Space Between Us, on Wednesday 29th March at 7pm. He'll be in conversation with @CymeraF's @annofbooks. Sign up to join us in person or online: theportobellobookshop.com/event/doug-johShow this thread
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Today I am mostly reading about a non-binary octopus. @doug_johnstone @OrendaBooks
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Love this - thank you!
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We all know and love @doug_johnstone for the Skelfs but he has a huge back catalogue of fantastic books. 'Smokeheads' is a favourite of mine!
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These are the books we have available by Doug!
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Just finished reading this absolute belter by , coming in March. Terrifying and compassionate in equal measure. Highly recommended.
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I've had the pleasure of reading some absolute bangers by friends of late—and two of them are out today!
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The Five Best Books that show the Hidden Parts of Edinburgh, as chosen by myself! shepherd.com/best-books/tha
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Getting that annual January glow from reading my PLR statement and thinking about the thousands of folk who have borrowed my books from libraries across the country. Thank you readers and libraries!
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Authors by day, rockstars by night! Fun Lovin’ Crime Writers are back in town for Granite Noir 2023!
Murdering songs for fun in front of anyone who will listen: bit.ly/3IUps77
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*BARGAIN KLAXON* For today only, THE MURDER BOOK is 99p as a Kindle Daily Deal. Kindle daily 'steal', more like. See what I did there? What are you waiting for? #TheMurderBook #CheapAsChips #EvenCheaperThanChips
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Fuck this.
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The UK Government has decided to block gender reform legislation in Scotland
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Spoiler: The location map doesn't extend to one of Saturn's moons...
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FIVE STARS for 's #TheSpaceBetweenUs!
'Bizarre, addictive, unique'
Out in March! Check out Fiona's brilliant review!
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Good evening @OrendaBooks @doug_johnstone #TheSpaceBetweenUs independentbookreviews.co.uk/book/the-space
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Today’s walk.
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Having a fkn nightmare with Word in my WIP. I have a place called 'Camp Outwith', and it flags up 'Outwith' every time. It doesn't give option to add to dictionary, only to 'ignore once', maybe a combo of thinking I've just missed a space, and being capitalised. Driving me nuts.
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I can't tell you how excited (and a little nervous) I am for folk to read this book. It's something different for me, out of my comfort zone, so it's sooo gratifying to see someone like Sally connect with it. Coming in March, folks!
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5 massive stars or should that be Moons,(Read the book) for #TheSpaceBetweenus by the very talented @doug_johnstone . Published by @OrendaBooks its due out in March.A book about connection and so much more. Don't miss this one. Pre-order now. You won't be disappointed.
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This sort of thing is so, so lovely to read. And yes, a new Skelfs book - The Opposite of Lonely - is coming in August!
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Just finished number four in the Skelfs series @doug_johnstone another great read @OrendaBooks let's hope there are more stories to come about this wonderful family
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Just finished this fabulous latest instalment of the Skelfs. The compassion that comes through @doug_johnstone’s writing is quite humbling, as is the perspective on life: therapy for the world we live in. And a great supporting role from a fox ! 
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