Bloody Scotland: Two Crime Writers and a Microphone

Two Crime Writers and a Microphone returns with a stunning line up of guests on 20th September. It’s not to be missed!

About Bloody Scotland: Two Crime Writers and a Microphone

The bad boys of the podcast world return. Steve Cavanagh and Luca Veste take centre stage with a live version of their hilarious audio show. The two crime writers will discuss the world of crime fiction – and the world at large – with a panel of star guests featuring some of THE biggest names in the genre. This time there will be no games, no prisoners, no holding back. However, there will be giggling. Probably a lot of it. Oh, and there will be accents. And swearing. Probably quite a lot of swearing. Sorry. But on the plus side, there will be insight and laughter and special guests, including Chris Brookmyre and Abir Mukherjee. It’s not to be missed!

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