26 Apr 2025 - 18:30
Chris McQueer & Michael Pedersen with Kirstin Innes
Hear from two of
Scotland’s most popular and exciting writers about their latest and upcoming
work. Glasgow-based Chris McQueer is a writer, performer, and social media
sensation best known for his darkly funny Scots-language short story
collections Hings and HWFG. He returns for his first appearance at Paisley
Book Festival since its inaugural edition with his debut novel, Hermit, which
follows the story of a young man who hasn’t left the house in months. Will an
impromptu trip to London be the making or the breaking of him?
Michael Pedersen is a much-loved poet and writer from Portobello, who is
currently Writer in Residence at the University of Edinburgh and was recently
appointed as the city’s Makar. His recent books include The Cat Prince &
Other Poems and Boy Friends, a poignant mediation on the power of male
friendship. Michael joins us to chat about these books and to look forward to
the release of a new novel, Muckle Flugga, later this year.
Chaired by Renfrewshire-based author of Fishnet and Scabby Queen, Kirstin
Innes.
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