Local Writer Makes Good!
I grew up in Jamestown and Tullichewan (Scotland).
I
used to attend a Writer’s Class in the Alexandria Leisure Centre in the learly 70s.
Who knew that it would set me in good stead to become a published author!
Though
I no longer live locally, (now in Australia), I always seek to promote the Vale
of Leven as a tourist destination.
Thistles
and Gum Trees includes shorts stories such as The Vale of
Leven, ‘Up the Hill’ at Tullichewan, and The Fall of Tullichewan
Castle.
I
was asked to write Jesus for the Layman by local well-known author Billy
Scobie (a.k.a. Alexander Tait). This book was endorsed by my brother, Stuart
McKinlay, who used to write for and edit the Lennox Herald and then the
(Glasgow) Herald. Stuart features in both books. Well-known local musician, author, and presenter Paul Murdoch, had a big hand in the publication of Jesus for the Layman.
From
the Wine Box, was a title suggested by my sister-in-law, who
along with my wife, used to work in the Bonhill Chip Shop. It features some
stories, such as Rally in the Valley (i.e., Vale of Leven) which are set
locally.
See
your local online Amazon if you are interested in any of these books.
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