Latest News and Reviews of Rosslyn Blood

You can read the latest book news and reviews of Rosslyn Blood below. If you'd like to add your own review, email alastair@rosslynblood.com and we'll put a selection of the reviews on this page.

Friday, September 22, 2006

Wigtown Book Festival gig

'Rosslyn Blood' author Alasair Sim will be reading from his new novel 'The Unbelievers' at the Wigtown Bok Festival: Old Bank Bookshop, 11am, Saturday 30 September. See link below for details:
http://www.kirkmoor.biz/secure-booktown/festivalprogramme.asp?eventdate=30/09/2006

Wednesday, August 23, 2006

Another 5 star review for 'Rosslyn Blood'

The following 5 star reader review appeared on Amazon.co.uk today:

"If the Da Vinci Code is an American Blockbuster, then Rosslyn Blood is BBC Comedy Drama serial - ie it has a sense of proportion and a sense of humour, unlike the former.

It chronicles the life of Sinclair Wallace as he goes on a voyage of undiscovery, realising with only mild outrage that the word is indeed generally as crap as he thought it was.

Sim guides us with a steady hand through an intricate plot, weaving his characters into the texture of the book in such a way that nothing seems unlikely, just bloody typical. The scenes, like the characters, are real and vivid, and sometimes frighteningly true to life.

There is no false drama, no cheap cliffhangers, and yet the book is every bit as dramatic and gripping as its more famous rival.

As for the denoument - I can only say, Don't, whatever you do, try this at home..."

Tuesday, August 15, 2006

Book festival appearances for Rosslyn Blood author

Alastair Sim, author of 'Rosslyn Blood', will be reading from his latest work at two separate events.

On Wednesday 16 August, during the Edinburgh International Book Festival, he will be reading at the launch of a new anthology of the best writing from Glasgow, titled 'Outside of a Dog'. 6pm, Wed 16 August, Waterstones, 128 Princes Street, Edinburgh. Free

Alastair will also be reading at the Wigtown Book Festival on the morning of 30 September: details to follow soon.

Thursday, May 18, 2006

Literary Prize for 'Rosslyn Blood' author

'Rosslyn Blood' author Alastair Sim has won a literary prize in a competition to portray the Glasgow of the future. His story 'The Glasgow Gyro' takes readers on a hologram-guided tour of a city cleansed and regenerated by global warming. See http://www.glasgow2020.org.uk/about/news.php?page=1&article=47

Alastair has also had a chapter from his forthcoming novel 'Ban' published in anthology of the best new writing from Glasgow, 'Snacks After Swimming'. See http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/095440243X/qid%3D1147967335/202-2150208-9725415

Alastair said:

"It's tremendous to be getting prize-winning and publication success. It's especially exciting just when the 'Da Vinci Code' film comes out, and that's already promoting interest in Rosslyn Blood."

Tuesday, February 28, 2006

Waterstones to stock 'Rosslyn Blood'

Waterstones booksellers have decided to stock 'Rosslyn Blood' on a trial basis, adding to existing success at other outlets including Ottakars and independent booksellers.

Author Alastair Sim said:
"I'm very pleased that, as retailers gear up for the launch of the 'Da Vinci Code' film they're recognising the strong sales potential of 'Rosslyn Blood'. I hope that this will give more people the chance to enjoy a faster, funnier read than Dan Brown's book."

Monday, November 21, 2005

Rosslyn Blood in international Knight Templar promotion

Amazon.com have recognised Rosslyn Blood's appeal to Rosslyn Chapel and Knight Templar enthusiasts by including Rosslyn Blood in a 'Better Together' promotion with Philip Coppnes' bestseller 'The Stone Puzzle of Rosslyn Chapel: The Truth Behind its Templar and Masonic Secrets'.

Author Alastair Sim said:
"Rosslyn Blood has been attracting attention from readers who are interested in its Templar/ masonic background as well as readers who just like a fast-paced thriller with a bit of intellectual interest. I'm pleased that readers will now have a chance - at a discount - to read Rosslyn Blood along with one of the leading non-fiction accounts of the Rosslyn Chapel legends."

Friday, August 05, 2005

ROSSLYN BLOOD IN AMAZON DAN BROWN PROMOTION

Amazon.co.uk have included ''Rosslyn Blood' in a 'Perfect Parters' promotion with Dan Brown's 'Angels and Demons'. The two are offered for sale together at a special price - see the 'Rosslyn Blood' page at www.amazon.co.uk .

Author Alastair Sim said:
"It's great that Amazon have recognised that Dan Brown's readers will enjoy 'Rosslyn Blood'. It's faster and funnier that Dan Brown's epics, but readers will find some interesting parallels. Buy them both and compare!"

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Published by PublishAmerica
ISBN: 1-4137-3654-8