30
Sep
Bond, Hammer and Jones? So Goodreads says!
I'm not saying #AgeofExodus and Duncan Forrester incorporate all these three, but if one of Goodreads top reviewers insists, who am I to contradict?...
26
Sep
Gavin Scott presents Episode 2 – John Donne’s “Song”
The second in a series of podcasts presenting my favourite pieces of English literature, this time "Song" by John Donne. [audio mp3="https://gavinscott.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Donne-podcast-9_26_18-3.43-PM.mp3"][/audio] [powerpress channel="podcast"] ...
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25
Sep
The reviews continue to come in for #AgeofExodus!
I read this with great pleasure when I was giving a speech about #AgeofExodus to a group of investment experts in Ventura. Here's a five star review on Amazon.co.uk I read this book in virtually one sitting. ByMiss A Telfert on 24 September 2018 Format: Paperback Verified Purchase And then came an amazingly thorough analysis by one of Amazon's top reviewers. A fascinating tale, combining a fun archaeological mystery with a political thriller By Kate TOP 500 REVIEWER "The Age of Exodus is the third novel in Gavin Scott’s Duncan Forrester trilogy, set during the aftermath of World War Two. I haven’t read...
20
Sep
The Age of Exodus is launched!
A huge thank you to everyone who was able to come to the launch of #AgeofExodus at Chaucer's Books in Santa Barbara and Book Soup in Los Angeles - and to all those who wanted to come, couldn't make it, but have promised to buy and review the book on Amazon! Two wonderful evenings with extraordinary numbers of wonderful people. ...
19
Sep
Paul McCartney joins in!
I just found out Paul McCartney (and some other splendid people) are following me on Twitter. My bucket list is now complete. Thank you @PaulMcCartney. And for all the music....
18
Sep
Duncan Forrester speaks!
I know this picture is SLIGHTLY outdated (circa 1978, when I was reporting for BBC Radio 4's World at One and PM programmes) but I didn't take any snaps when I was recording the Audiobook version of #AgeofExodus, and I wanted to celebrate the fact that it's now UP ON AMAZON via Audible. In fact, should the enthusiasm arise, you can now hear me reading ALL THREE DUNCAN FORRESTER MYSTERIES. Happy listening! ...
15
Sep
Seen in a Bookshop window …
I can't tell you how gratifying it is when pals see my new Duncan Forrester mystery (#AgeofExodus) on display in a public place. In this case, thanks to the sharp eyes of Kiwi/Cornish culture-guru Peter Huck, who just happened to be passing ultra-trendy Book Soup on Sunset Boulevard, and spotted it right next to Tom Hanks and 99 Stories about God! Thank you, Peter....
14
Sep
Talking to Rashida Jones
On Sunday night I'm taking a break from promoting #AgeofExodus to interview Rashida Jones for BAFTA LA about the splendid film she made celebrating her amazing father, Quincy....
13
Sep
Paul McCartney: Egypt Station
I've just been listening with great pleasure to the new Paul McCartney album, Egypt Station, which among other delights has a great concertina-style cover. Amazing how rarely the CD format is really effectively used for terrific artwork - but this totally qualifies. ...
12
Sep
Gavin Scott presents Episode 1 – John Keats Ode to Autumn
The first in a series of podcasts presenting my favourite pieces of English literature, beginning with John Keats and the Ode to Autumn. [powerpress channel="podcast"] ...