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News and Events
At Extremis Publishing we are in the process of developing new titles throughout the year, and information about book releases will be posted to the site along with author news and breaking developments.
Please keep checking back for updates about our forthcoming publications, as well as details of book launches and other Extremis Publishing public events. |
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Lights, Camera, Stirling! Launch Event at Forth Valley College
17th April 2026 Extremis Publishing is delighted to be continuing their relationship with Forth Valley College Stirling Campus Learning Resource Centre. On Tuesday 28th April at 11am, they will be hosting the launch of Tom and Julie Christie’s latest collaboration, Lights, Camera, Stirling! Stuart Hall, the college’s media and PR officer, who interviewed Tom in February for the Extremis monthly podcast, will be in the chair again to interview Tom and to host a light-hearted, fun event, which helps to celebrate the National Year of Reading. There will also be some readings from the book and the opportunity to find out more about the movies and TV shows that have been filmed across Stirlingshire, as well as some of the stories behind them! For more information about the event and how to secure your ticket, please visit: https://www.forthvalley.ac.uk/news/lights-camera-stirling-book-signing-launch-at-fvc to book your place. |
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Announcing Lights, Camera, Stirling! Available for Pre-order
9th April 2026 From ancient castles and historic streets to sweeping hills and quiet country roads, Stirling and Stirlingshire have long provided filmmakers with scenery that is worthy of the big screen. Over the years, this remarkable corner of Scotland has played host to film crews, actors, and cameras capturing stories for audiences all around the world. Extremis Publishing is delighted to announce that Lights, Camera, Stirling!: Filming Locations in Stirling and Stirlingshire by Thomas A. Christie and Julie Christie is now available to pre-order, ahead of its publication on Thursday 30th April 2026. This full-colour illustrated guide takes readers on an engaging journey through the many locations in Stirling and the surrounding area that have appeared in film and television. Beautifully illustrated with vibrant colour photography, the book reveals where memorable scenes were filmed and shares the fascinating stories behind the productions that chose this historic region as their backdrop. If you're curious to see Stirling in a brand new light, Lights, Camera, Stirling! invites you to step behind the scenes and discover the movie magic hidden in plain sight. Pre-order now and be ready for the premiere on 30th April 2026! For more information, please visit our Lights, Camera, Stirling! page. |
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New Gamers: Ghosts in the Machine Podcast
2nd April 2026 In this month's Extremis Publishing Podcast, computer industry legend Mel Croucher, who founded the first videogames company in the UK, drops in for a chat about Gamers: Ghosts in the Machine - the first instalment in his ambitious multi-volume series detailing the history of gaming. Mel talks about some of the extraordinary figures who were responsible for shaping the modern videogames industry, and teases a few surprises that readers can look forward to in later entries in the series. To listen to the podcast, please visit your favourite audio streaming provider or our podcast page. |
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Thanks to Forth Valley College
31th March 2026 Heartfelt thanks to everyone who attended Dr Tom Christie's recent Writing for Publication course at Forth Valley College's Stirling Campus. The lecture series ran for six weeks between February and March, and covered all of the major subjects that are involved in preparing a book for the publishing process as well as many other considerations involved in being a professional writer. Special thanks, as always, to Forth Valley College for making it all possible, and to all of the attendees who came along to share their thoughts and experiences from their own writing journeys. |
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Literary Escape Festival Coming to Stirling
26th March 2026 This weekend marks an exciting new event for Stirling. The Literary Escape Festival arrives this Saturday, the 28th of March. The festival showcases some brilliant indie authors for you to have a chat with, and there's also the opportunity to purchase some unique arts and crafts from local artisans. The event will be held from 10:30am to 2:30pm at Bridge of Allan Church Hall, 12 Keir Street, Bridge of Allan, FK9 4NW. For more information, and to book your tickets, please visit: https://www.literaryescapeco.co.uk/ |
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Extremis Etc. Newsletter: Issue 5 Out Now
6th March 2026 The latest issue of Extremis Etc. is out now! Join us to find out more about what is going on in our publishing world. With details about our latest book releases, author insights and podcasts, don't forget to subscribe in order to ensure that you receive each edition and hear all of our news whenever it becomes available. To read the newsletter, please visit our Substack account at: https://extremispublishing.substack.com/p/extremis-etc-issue-5-marchapril-2026 |
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Literary Escape Festival Podcast
4th March 2026 In this month's Extremis Publishing Podcast, Laura Ruddock, the founder of the Literary Escape Company, joins us for a chat about her ambitious new range of book festivals, with sellout events scheduled right across Britain throughout 2026. Laura discusses her business journey to date, including her range of merchandise and new developments that are still in the pipeline. To listen to the podcast, please visit your favourite audio streaming provider or our podcast page. |
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Gamers by Mel Croucher Now Available
13th February 2026 The day has arrived! Gamers: The Ghosts in the Machine by Mel Croucher is now available to buy from all good online retailers and independent bookshops worldwide. Join Mel as he unveils the twenty most influential pioneers in the history of computer gaming - from ground-breaking nineteenth century figures through to the people behind the video arcades and home consoles we all know and love. These individuals are all revealed as imagined through their own words as the Ghosts in the Machine. For more information, please visit our Gamers page. |
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New Gamers Promo Video
6th February 2026 With only a week to go until its release, Mel Croucher - acknowledged founder of the British videogames industry - reveals his new book Gamers: Ghosts in the Machine. This unique account of the twenty figures who helped to shape the world of computer games, from Victorian pioneers through to video arcade and microcomputer legends, is a must-read volume for anyone with an interest in how gaming took the world by storm. To watch the video, please visit our YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1e9uTqTXjbo |
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Writing for Publication Podcast
3rd February 2026 Join Dr Tom Christie, creator and presenter of the Writing for Publication course at Forth Valley College, and the College's PR and media officer Stuart Hall in discussion in this month's Extremis Publishing Podcast. The tables have been turned on Tom, as Stuart takes the chair to interview him about his next run of the course at the Stirling Campus which takes place later this month. As Stuart remarks, “This course has helped dozens of new writers to get their work published in print and online, and I am aware of at least one who has since gone on to have novels published with the help of expertise and advice from the course. I would encourage anyone who has ambitions to become a writer of any sort, to have a listen to the podcast and hear what Tom has to say about what is involved in the course, and then immediately check out how to apply on the Forth Valley College website.” You can hear the podcast on your favourite streaming audio platforms, on our podcast page at https://www.extremispublishing.com/podcasts.html, and also on our YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXJopRJsQr0. The course begins its sixth run on the 17th February, and there are only a few places left before it is full. If you want to come along, to find out more about different aspects of publishing, as well as meeting new people who are beginning their publishing journey, then please visit: https://www.forthvalley.ac.uk/courses/creative-industries-and-media/writing-for-publication-evening |
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Lights, Camera, Dundee! in The Sunday Post
18th January 2026 Tom and Julie Christie are interviewed about their book Lights, Camera, Dundee! in today's edition of The Sunday Post. In the regular Honest Truth column by journalist Ross Crae, Tom and Julie discuss their celebration of film-making throughout Dundee, Tayside, and Angus, explaining just why this remarkable part of Scotland has been the location for so many TV and film features over the years. The feature can be found on page 41 of today's edition. You can also access the article on PressReader at the following link: https://www.pressreader.com/uk/the-sunday-post-dundee/20260118/page/41 |
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New Session of Writing for Publication Course Coming Soon
16th January 2026 There are only a handful of places left for the next session of Dr Tom Christie's popular Writing for Publication course, which is coming up soon at Forth Valley College's Stirling Campus. The course runs over six weeks from 17th February to 24th March, taking place in two-hour sessions every Tuesday evening from 6pm-8pm. Attendees will receive the latest information about what is involved in considering a career as a writer, including working with publishers, publicists and literary agents. Topics such as copyright law, financial matters and licensing rights will all be addressed, as well as the types of post-publication matters which might be expected once a book is on sale - including giving interviews, public appearances, and promoting yourself and your work. For more information, or to enrol on the course, please visit the Forth Valley College website at: https://www.forthvalley.ac.uk/courses/creative-industries-and-media/writing-for-publication-evening |
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Announcing Gamers: Ghosts in the Machine Available for Pre-order
14th January 2026 It is with much pleasure that Extremis Publishing would like to announce the forthcoming release of Gamers: Ghosts in the Machine, the new book by computing legend Mel Croucher. Due to receive its commercial release on Friday 13th February, this bold new title explores the secret history of gameplay - not just a nostalgia trip, but a fast-paced guided tour through the minds that built the modern games industry from the ground up. From nineteenth-century visionaries who laid the first foundations of computing, to the arcade alchemists and software innovators who turned silicon into culture, Croucher profiles the twenty individuals who truly changed the game - each expressed in the unique words of the ghosts in the machine themselves. Witty, opinionated, and packed with insider insights, Gamers reveals how brilliant, obsessive, and sometimes eccentric thinkers transformed experimental machinery into a global creative force. Whether you grew up feeding coins into cabinets, loading cassette tapes on a home micro, or streaming modern epic gaming experiences over the Internet, this book uncovers the remarkable people who made it all possible and explains why their stories still matter today. Gamers is available to pre-order now from all good online retailers and independent booksellers worldwide. For more information, please visit our Gamers page. |
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Extremis Etc. Newsletter: Issue 4 Out Now
9th January 2026 The latest issue of Extremis Etc. is out now, and it’s brimming with news about what’s coming up next at Extremis Publishing. Discover newly released and forthcoming books, dip into the latest podcast, and get the inside track on events and appearances you won’t want to miss. If you enjoy sharp ideas, engaging voices, and a glimpse behind the scenes of an independent publisher, this issue is well worth your time. To read the newsletter, please visit our Substack account at: https://extremispublishing.substack.com/p/extremis-etc-issue-4-januaryfebruary |
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Real Property, Real Profit Podcast
6th January 2026 In the first Extremis Publishing Podcast of the new year, author and entrepreneur Laurie Duncan discusses his brand new book Real Property, Real Profit, exploring his remarkable real-life journey towards huge business success in the world of property. Laurie discusses the challenges and the successes involved in becoming one of the country's most successful property traders and developers, including the importance of mindset and adaptability. To listen to the podcast, please visit your favourite audio streaming provider or our podcast page. |
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