Links to Interesting Sites
Book related sites
A Work in Progress
The book (and occasionally needlework) blog of Danielle, an American academic librarian.
Adele Geras
Prolific author of books for children, young adults, and adults. Her monthly newsletter reviews many books.
Arvon Foundation
Courses for beginners through to published writers offering individual and group tuition with professional, published writers.
Books in Scotland
Information about Scottish books and writers. (The site is run by Bill Marshall who designed Linda's website.)
Cornflower
A book and knitting blog written by an Edinburgh book lover. A site for yarn lovers.
Danuta Kean
If you want to know how the book trade works, read journalist Danuta Kean's blog and archive of useful and stimulating articles. Highly recommended for writers and book lovers.
Do Authors Dream of Electric Books?
A daily blog by professional UK authors publishing e-books independently for Kindle. The blog is aimed at both readers and writers. Linda Gillard blogs on the 11th of every month.
Dorothy Dunnett
A celebration of the life and work of Scots historical novelist, Dorothy Dunnett
Dovegreyreader Scribbles
An influential and entertaining book blog by Lynne Hatwell who describes herself as a "bookaholic, sock-knitting quilter."
Effie Galletly - Quilter
The website of quilter and teacher Effie Galletly who makes quilts inspired by the Hebrides. The site includes a gallery of her stunning quilts and an excellent reading list.
Erica Munro
The website of Highland-based novelist and journalist, Erica Munro
Gillian Philip
Website of Scots author Gillian Philip who writes books for children & teenagers (also enjoyed by adults.) My favourite living writer.
Moniack Mhor
Moniack Mhor, near Beauly in the Highlands, is the only dedicated residential writing centre in Scotland. It runs courses in association with the Arvon Foundation.
NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month)
Always wanted to write a novel but can't find the time?... No more excuses - sign up with NaNoWriMo and write a 50,000-word draft in a month. It's mad but it's fun.
Piatkus Books
Piatkus published Linda's third novel, STAR GAZING in 2008
Random Jottings of a Book and Opera Lover
Does what it says on the tin. An eclectic and entertaining UK book blog coming from Essex.
Rhapsodyinbooks' Weblog
An unusual US book blog written by a husband and wife team. Their interests include fiction (for both adults and children) and non-fiction (particularly biography, history, law and science.)
Spiderwriting Web Design Scotland
Spiderwriting specialise in web design for authors, publishers and other book related sites, as well as musicians, actors and theatre companies.
Stuck-in-a-Book
Quirky book blog written by a young Oxford bibliophile currently working at the Bodleian Library.
The Bookbag
A book review website that hosts 2500 detailed, intelligent and honest reviews. The Bookbag also offers a manuscript critique and proof-reading service for a full novel or several chapters plus synopsis. Highly competitive (and negotiable) rates.
The Littlereader Library
Another book blog written by a passionate and omnivorous reader, focussing on reviews of contemporary fiction.
The Romantic Novelists' Association
An association of published and aspiring authors, writing in many different genres, whose books share the characteristic of having a central love story.
www.BookCrossing.com
The literary equivalent of messages in bottles. Readers register books at BookCrossing.com and then leave them in public places for other readers to find. You can post a review on the website and track the progress of books out there "in the wild".
www.BooksfromScotland.com
An information and bookselling site dedicated to Scottish books and writers.
www.lovereading.co.uk
A website to help you choose and buy your next book. The site offers free downloads of the first chapters of all their featured books across lots of categories. Try before you buy!
www.skye.co.uk
Official website for the Isle of Skye, the setting for Linda Gillard's third novel, STAR GAZING.
www.visithebrides.com
Official website for the Hebrides, Scotland. Tourist information about the Hebridean islands, including North Uist, the setting for Linda Gillard's first novel, EMOTIONAL GEOLOGY.
Mental Health sites
Depression Alliance
An organisation offering support and advice to people suffering from depression.
Health in Mind
Health in Mind is a service to help people with common mental health problems gain quick access to talking therapies.
Help for Depression
This site provides a comprehensive guide to the various approaches and treatments for depression. A good starting point for individuals and/or their loved ones.
MDF - The BiPolar Organisation
The BiPolar Organisation is a user-led charity working to enable people affected by bipolar disorder (aka manic depression) to take control of their lives. (MDF stands for Manic Depression Fellowship - their old name.)
MIND
Mind is the leading mental health charity in England and Wales and aims to make it possible for people who experience mental distress to live full lives and play their full part in society.
RETHINK
An organisation set up to help everyone affected by severe mental illness recover a better quality of life. (Particularly supportive for carers.)
Photographic Sites
Adam Burton
Award-winning landscape photographer who provided photographs for this website and the cover
of EMOTIONAL GEOLOGY
