Klaxon call! The publication of The Unforgiven Dead is immanent!

It’s taken the best part of eight years, governments have risen and fallen, and we’ve came through a global pandemic, but, finally, The Unforgiven Dead will be published on July 27th. 

Since my last update, advanced copies have been winging their way to reviewers and bloggers ahead of publication, and I’ve done the first of (hopefully) many author interviews. If you’re interested in hearing me blether about the inspiration behind the book and all things Tartan Noir, I’ll be doing a Facebook live interview with the UK Crime Book Club on their Facebook page on July 17th at 7pm.

In other news, I’m well chuffed to say The Unforgiven Dead is one of five novels shortlisted for the prestigious Bloody Scotland Crime Debut of the Year Award. The winner will be announced at Bloody Scotland-the country’s top crime-writing festival-on September 15th in the beautiful city of Stirling. I’ll be appearing on not one, but TWO, panels at the festival to chat about the book. So, if you happen to be in Stirling then come along for the craic...

To those who have pre-ordered copies of The Unforgiven Dead, I can’t tell how grateful I am for your support and patience throughout the process. On an administrative note, please ensure that Inkshares has the correct shipping address for you as I’m thrilled to say the books are due to be despatched in the coming days! I can’t wait to introduce you to a cast of characters that I hope you will all take to your hearts. 

I know it’s taken a long time to reach this stage, but like the old Guinness adverts used to say: "Good things come to those who wait..."

Slainte!

Apologies for the looong delay in this update! I can hardly believe it’s been four years since my raw manuscript was chosen as a winner of Inkshares’ mystery and thriller contest. Since then, myself and the force of nature that is Adam Gomolin have been working tirelessly on the project. And now, after no fewer that eight  - yes, eight! - drafts, The Unforgiven Dead is done. Finished! Finito! 

Although the exact publication date is yet to be confirmed, we’re looking at spiring or summer of 2023. Until then, you can get a taste of what to expect by checking out the first five updated chapters on Inkshares.com. You can also see the new cover, courtesy of the ludicrously talented Tim Barber at Dissect Designs. 

I can’t wait for everyone to meet Angus, Gills, and the colourful cast of characters that populate this supernatural thriller. Thanks to everyone for their patience - good things come to those who wait... 

Pleased, bordering on giddy, to announce I’ve completed the latest draft of The Unforgiven Dead. It’s been a hard slog, but this super-dooper, new-and-improved version is gonna knock your socks of when it’s published later this year (probably October). 

Unbelievably, it’s been over a year since The Unforgiven Dead was chosen as a winner of Inkshares’mystery and thriller competition. To say this book has been a long time coming is a wee bit of an understatement, so thanks everyone for your patience. 

Cheers! Fulton

Hi all! I know you’ve not heard from me for yonks, but that’s because I’ve been busting a gut to rewrite The Unforgiven Dead. And I’m pleased to announce it’s now done! Finished! Over! Well… not quite. In fact, there’s still a way to go - feedback to take on board, tweaks and revisions to be made, and many, many more cappuccinos to imbibe before the book is ready for your delectation. Early 2020 is the likely publication date. I know, seems ages away, but I turn 40 tomorrow and I’m not sure where the last ten years have gone - lost down the side of the sofa, like loose change perhaps? Anyhoo… it won’t be long until The Unforgiven Dead is unleased on the world (cue evil laugh). I’d like to thank everyone who has supported the project thus far. You are literally helping my literary dream become reality. (Try saying that after a few beers! Slainte!) 

Great news! The Unforgiven Dead has been chosen as one of the additional winners of Inkshares’ Mystery & Thriller contest. I’m not one for hyperbole, but this is THE BEST THING THAT’S EVER HAPPENENED TO ME! (Apart from the birth of my children. And my wedding day. Obviously...)

There is, however, still a lot of hard work ahead as I work with Inkshares’ editorial ninjas to polish my manuscript into a polished thing of shinny magnificence. (Ok, maybe I am one for hyperbole.)

Anyway, I would like to thank Inkshares and everyone who has supported my project. There’s been times in the last ten years when I’ve seriously considered quitting this writing lark and taking up philately instead. All seems worth it now!     

Just woke up in icy Northern Ireland to find The Unforgiven Dead has been chosen by Inkshares as the staff syndicated pick for January! Thanks guys - that’s a nice wee boost! 

The Inkshares Mystery & Thriller competition is now a cloud of dust in the rear-view mirror! The Unforgiven Dead placed fifth - respectable, but not, alas, one of the top three to be automatically published. However, my campaign still has 45 days to run - 45 days! That’s ages! God created the world in less time... or destroyed it, never sure which. Both, maybe... Anyway, it’s a lifetime (well, for a fruit fly). 

There’s still time, in other words, to reach my pre-order goal, with a bit of help and a prevailing wind. So, firstly, thanks for backing my project, and if you know anyone else who might be interested in my book, please spread the word! All the best. Fulton  

It’s chucking-out time at the last chance saloon as the Mystery & Thriller competition ends today! Thanks to you all for pre-ordering The Unforgiven Dead. There’s still a few hours to go, so if you’ve any friends, relatives - pets even - who like a good Celtic mystery, feel free to direct them to inkshares.com/books/the-unforgiven-dead where they can pre-order a copy. (It’s available in English, dog, cat, gerbil and chinchilla, which I believe is a language closely related to Welsh!) 

Thanks again. I really appreciate your support.

Fulton