Louiseog Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 I totally agree with you Louise, still not sure about Robbie Coltrane playing Insch though, but can't think of another to quote "very tall and very wide" actor. THink RC is a bit too cuddley somehow need someone with a bald head and big.... possibilities in the world cup final?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 As far as I'm concerned, I could watch John Simms and David Tennant in anything! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenmck Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 You could go Hollywood and have Van Diesel play him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 ok how about this then Insch-Donald Sinden Miller-Martin Shaw Watson-Blythe Duff Logan-John Michie Steele-Helen Mirren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purple Poppy Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 How about Daniela Nardini, for Steele? She was Anna in 'This Life', and I reckon she'd make a really good Steele. This picci might remind you of the series. Daniella is top right. Pp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inver Posted October 21, 2007 Share Posted October 21, 2007 Where have you attended book festivals about and given talks? Just wondered if you would consider 'Winter Words' (usually held in the Spring) at Pitlochry theatre maybe not this time but in the future? (Have contacts there) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart MacBride Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 ok how about this then Insch-Donald Sinden Miller-Martin Shaw Watson-Blythe Duff Logan-John Michie Steele-Helen Mirren Er... I'm afraid Blythe Duff's got about 20 years on Watson (who should be round about 26-ish) And Donald Sinden for Insch...? Have you been drinking? And MARTIN SHAW as Miller? That's not drink talking, that's something way stronger. Time to seek professional help, Burghead Lass ;}# Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart MacBride Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 Where have you attended book festivals about and given talks? Just wondered if you would consider 'Winter Words' (usually held in the Spring) at Pitlochry theatre maybe not this time but in the future? (Have contacts there) Hey Inver, I've done a few festivals: Harrogate, Edinburgh, Kilmarnock, North Lanarkshire, Bristol,Inverness, Aberdeen... Oh, I'm such a hussy. If you like crime festivals then I can wholeheartedly recommend Harrogate - it's a very good way to meet and hang out with the very best in the genre. I can't big it up enough. And Winter Words sounds interesting - the best bet would be for your contacts to give HarperCollins a shout as they tend to organise all that kind of thing for me. I am but their humble, dancing monkey! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 Hello Stuart :lol:Thanks for the laugh I just can't stop laughing and all I was drinking at the time was fruit teas Heather Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kell Posted October 31, 2007 Author Share Posted October 31, 2007 Hello again, Stuart. Seeing as how it's the last day of the month, I thought I'd ask a couple more questions: What do you enjoy most about writing? And do you enjoy things like books signings / readings / meeting your fans? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart MacBride Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 Hello again, Stuart. Seeing as how it's the last day of the month, I thought I'd ask a couple more questions: Glad you did, Kell, I was beginning to think nobody loved me. What do you enjoy most about writing? And do you enjoy things like books signings / readings / meeting your fans? To be honest, after completing the latest book (FLESH HOUSE) it's hard to think of anything I enjoy about it at all. Well, I say completing, but there's still the line edit to go through yet. But once I've forgotten the nine months of torture and misery, I'll be back to the fun bit again: 'making shhhhhhh up'. Honestly, that's the best bit about writing, taking all the little voices in your head and forcing them into something you didn't know existed before. And I do enjoy meeting the people who buy the books. Signings can be a hit or miss thing - I once sat in the lobby of a draughty Costco in Glasgow for hours and hours, listening to the rain hammering on the roof, and only managed to shift about three books. Mind you, things like that do keep you from getting a big head, I suppose. Readings depend very much on the audience. If you get a good audience then it's a lot of fun, if you get a load of people who just sit there like poached fish it becomes a struggle to get any sort of atmosphere going. Luckily that doesn't happen too often. Reading groups are always fun. Especially as there's usually someone who turns up that hated something. Ah, the joys ;}# Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kell Posted October 31, 2007 Author Share Posted October 31, 2007 Glad you did, Kell, I was beginning to think nobody loved me. Not at all - I would have asked 20 questions a day, but I didn't want to monopolise the thread and come across like a crazy "Annie-Wilkes-from-Misery" type stalker fan! I'm a big fan, but I promise I'm not insane, nor am i prone to kidnapping my favourite authors - I wouldn't have room for them all in my small flat and my husband might complain! Reading groups are always fun. Especially as there's usually someone who turns up that hated something. Ah, the joys ;}# Not exactly a book group, but several members from The Posh Club book group in Aberdeen (myself, Purple Poppy and Amy) occasionally meet up for a coffee and book chat on a Saturday at The Cellar (Provost Skene's House), so if you're ever in the vicinity around 11am-ish, please do pop in and say hi! It'd make our day! And I promise, none of us are crazy-types. To be honest, after completing the latest book (FLESH HOUSE) it's hard to think of anything I enjoy about it at all. Well, I say completing, but there's still the line edit to go through yet. But once I've forgotten the nine months of torture and misery, I'll be back to the fun bit again: 'making shhhhhhh up'. I can hardly wait for the next book to come out (and I know both my mother and grandma are also eagerly awaiting it too!). When is it due? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 Glad you did, Kell, I was beginning to think nobody loved me. These threads usually go quiet towards the end of the month. I'd like to say thank you from me for answering our questions. All the best with the new book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kell Posted October 31, 2007 Author Share Posted October 31, 2007 And a BIG thank you from me too - it's been great having you here, Stuart. I hope you'll still visit every now and then, at least to give us updates on forthcoming books! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inver Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 Thank you from me too. It has been fun reading all the questions and answers.....good luck with new book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 A big thank you from me too look forward to reading more of your books Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madcow Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 Same here, thank you Stuart. Looking forward to reading the new book when it's out. Good luck for the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart MacBride Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 Thank you all for having me (in a non-dirty sense), and asking questions. And Kell - FLESH HOUSE will be out in May 2008, with a very different (to the Aberdeen books) novella out in July called SAWBONES. Which was a lot of fun to write. Nice and short, and more than a little twisted. You all have a good weekend, OK? Arrabest, Stuart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kell Posted November 1, 2007 Author Share Posted November 1, 2007 Looking forward to both the books, Stuart. hope you have a great weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purple Poppy Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 It's been great having you on the forum Stuart. Thank you for taking the time to talk with us. Don't be a stranger! Pp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inver Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 Wonder if he will still pop in here now and again to visit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icecream Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 I hope so Inver. I haven't read any of his books, but I think I will now. He seems quite an interesting character himself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spooncat Posted November 3, 2007 Share Posted November 3, 2007 aww shame he's gone he was fun:lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purple Poppy Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 He is! Spooncat...I keep meaning to ask, is that your baby? So cute! Pp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 Erm.. drifting off topic ladies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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