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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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Colin's Travels in Time in INSITE Magazine
10th July 2019 Congratulations to Dr Colin M. Barron on having his book Travels in Time: The Story of Time Travel Cinema featured in the latest issue of INSITE Magazine. INSITE is the International Network of Somewhere In Time Enthusiasts, and their organisation covers all news relating to the iconic 1980 film directed by Jeannot Szwarc. Somewhere in Time is just one of the many time travel films that Colin discusses in his book. For more information, please visit our Travels in Time page. |
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The Spirit of Robbie Burns Podcast
8th July 2019 In this month's Extremis Publishing podcast, Robert Murray chats about his three-act play The Spirit of Robbie Burns, which explores the life of Scotland's national bard Robert Burns from his formative years through to his literary fame and later farming life. Robbie also considers Burns's lasting legacy as a poet, not only in his native Scotland but across the world. To listen to the podcast, please visit our podcast page. |
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Happy Birthday to Us!
3rd July 2019 Happy Extremis Day! Extremis Publishing is four years old today. Many thanks to all of our loyal readers, and to everyone who has supported our company - it is always greatly appreciated. We have many fresh and exciting titles in the pipeline for the months and years ahead, so please stay tuned for new announcements coming your way very soon. |
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A Road Trip Around the Heart of Scotland
2nd July 2019 Scotland's brand new Heart 200 route was formally launched yesterday at a special event held at Loch Leven's Larder in Kinross. The route covers roughly 200 miles around Perthshire and Stirlingshire, and takes in some stunning parts of the country as well as many unexpected attractions and activities along the way. Extremis Publishing's Director and resident pop culture guru Dr Thomas A. Christie has contributed the Route Guide and Film & TV Guide to the Heart 200's official website, which highlights some of the amazing things to see and do in this area of Scotland. Anyone planning a road trip to remember will want to check out the unforgettable Heart 200 soon! The Heart 200 route, and Tom's involvement in the route guide, is also featured in the July 2019 issue of The Perthshire Magazine in an article by Abigail Shepherd which appears on pages 68-71. |
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Announcing The Spirit of Robbie Burns Available for Pre-Order
27th June 2019 Extremis Publishing would like to announce a new book by Robert Murray. The Spirit of Robbie Burns is three-act stage drama based upon the life and times of Scotland's national bard, Robert Burns. Appearing in print for the first time, Robert’s acclaimed stage play follows the life of Burns from his formative years in Ayr through to his success and celebrity in Edinburgh and later farming life in Dumfries. You will meet his friends, learn of his inspirations, and discover intimate details of his many romantic encounters. The text of the play contains detailed appendices and performance notes, which makes it especially suitable for Burns Night celebrations, amateur and professional performances, and for all lovers of Scottish poetry and song. The Spirit of Robbie Burns will be released on Friday 31st July 2019. For further information and pre-order details, please visit our The Spirit of Robbie Burns page. |
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Happy Independent Bookshop Week
18th June 2019 Wishing everyone a happy Independent Bookshop Week! Wherever you are, we hope that you'll be able to take the time to pay a visit to your local bookshop and support them over the coming days. Extremis Publishing would like to thank The Book House in Monifieth for so kindly taking part in our recent bookshop-themed podcast. Their involvement is much appreciated, and the podcast will be coming up in the months ahead. |
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Robbie at Dundee Book Signing Event
11th June 2019 Author Robert Murray will be taking part in a special book signing event on Monday 25th June 2019, along with other members of Tay Writers, at Madigan's Tearoom and Bookshop at 25 Castle Street, Dundee. Robbie will be on hand to speak to people about his book The Grocer's Boy, and copies will be available for purchase on the day. On request, Robbie will personalise and autograph books that are bought at the event, so if you should happen to be in Dundee please feel free to drop in and say hello to him and his Tay Writers colleagues. Further details of Robbie's upcoming events can be found on his website at: http://www.robertmurrayauthor.co.uk/ |
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New Exploring the NC500 Podcast
5th June 2019 In this month's Extremis Publishing Podcast, David M. Addison looks back on his epic road trip around the North Highlands of Scotland when writing his book Exploring the NC500: Travelling Scotland's Route 66. To hear the podcast, please visit our podcast page. |
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Exploring the SWC300 Now Available to Buy
29th May 2019 Extremis Publishing is delighted to announce that David M. Addison's new book Exploring the SWC300: A Cultural and Historical Companion to the South-West 300 Route is now available to buy from online retailers and independent booksellers worldwide. Join David on his travels as he discovers the heritage, historical sites and characters that make the South-West one of the most beautiful and fascinating regions of Scotland. For more information, please visit our Exploring the SWC300 page. |
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Exploring the SWC300 Video Promo
22nd May 2019 With only a week to go until the release of David M. Addison's latest travel book Exploring the SWC300, in this video promo he describes undertaking a road trip with a difference around the historical and cultural riches of Scotland's beautiful South-West Coastal 300 Route. To watch the video, please visit the Extremis Publishing YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8KhHYuo_OQ |
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Meet the Author Video with Robert Murray
15th May 2019 In this new Meet the Author video, Robert Murray discusses the story about his writing journey, talking about his early life experiences and the ways in which they would inform his approach to his craft. To watch the video, please visit the Extremis Publishing YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IxWv-IaLpZc |
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New Planes on Film Podcast
7th May 2019 In this month's Extremis Publishing podcast, Colin M. Barron discusses Planes on Film, his guide to the very best of aviation cinema which takes a look at some of the most iconic aviation movies ever to grace the big screen. To listen to the podcast, please visit our podcast page. |
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Travels in Time in the Dunfermline Press
3rd May 2019 Colin M. Barron is the focus of a feature in this week's issue of the Dunfermline Press, taking a look at his recent Travels in Time book signing event at Dunfermline's well-known pop culture hotspot, The Little Shop of Heroes. The article, with photography by Ted Milton, appears on page 9 of the paper's Thursday 2nd May edition. Image © Copyright Amy Leitch, all rights reserved. |
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Announcing Exploring the SWC300 Available for Pre-order
2nd May 2019 Extremis Publishing is delighted to announce the latest British travel book by David M. Addison. Exploring the SWC300: A Cultural and Historical Companion to the South-West Coastal 300 Route is an informative and entertaining guide to the heritage of the South-West Coastal 300 Route, Scotland's newest epic road trip. This book seeks to shed a light on the history and culture of this region of Scotland. By delving into the colourful events that happened here in the past, the intention is to enhance and enrich the reader's exploration of this land of contrasts as they travel through its rolling hills and along its spectacularly scenic coastline. They will discover the entertaining stories which lie behind the route, as well as all of the colourful characters, the castles and landmarks, and historical figures ranging from Robert the Bruce to Robert Burns. It’s hard to imagine there can be another part of Scotland that has so much to offer the tourist. Exploring the SWC300 will be released on Friday 31st May 2019. For further information and pre-order details, please visit our Exploring the SWC300 page. |
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Travels in Time Book Signing Retrospective
1st May 2019 In this new retrospective video, see the highlights of Colin M. Barron taking part in a special book signing event at Dunfermline's Little Shop of Heroes on Saturday 27th April 2019. Thanks to everyone who joined us on the day and supported the event. Special thanks to the owners of the Little Shop of Heroes for inviting us and making the day possible. |
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Forthcoming Author Appearances
24th April 2019 Two Extremis Publishing authors will be making public appearances over the next few weeks to talk about their work. On Thursday 2nd May 2019, Robert Murray will be giving a talk about his book The Grocer's Boy to Friends of Dundee City Archives, in Glasite Hall, St Andrew's Church, King Street (Near the Wellgate Centre), Dundee, commencing at 1pm. Then on Saturday 4th May 2019, Robbie will be talking further about The Grocer's Boy and autographing copies of the book at Waterstones Dundee, at 35 Commercial Street, Dundee, from 12:30pm onwards. Also, don't forget that on Saturday 27th April 2019, Colin M. Barron will be appearing between 12noon and 2pm for a signing session of his new book Travels in Time: The Story of Time Travel Cinema, at a special event which is kindly being hosted by Dunfermline's Little Shop of Heroes at 8 Maygate, Dunfermline. Copies of the book will be available for purchase on the day. Come along and meet Colin, and have your own copy of Travels in Time personalised by him. |
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Colin Reaches Authorship Landmark
18th April 2019 Many congratulations to Dr Colin M. Barron, who has recently been the focus of a feature in the Stirling Observer. The article commemorates the publication of Colin's tenth book, Travels in Time: The Story of Time Travel Cinema, and celebrates his career in writing thus far. For more information, please check out the 17th April 2019 edition of the Stirling Observer to read the full story. Image © Copyright Amy Leitch, all rights reserved. |
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Travels in Time Released Today
15th April 2019 Travels in Time: The Story of Time Travel Cinema, Colin M. Barron's new study of time travel movies and their intriguing history on the big screen, is available to buy from today. With a thought-provoking examination of the classics of the genre, as well as many lesser-known titles, Travels in Time takes a look at a category of film that has enthralled moviegoers for decades and considers the reasons why it has become one of the most popular subjects in all of science fiction cinema. For more information, please visit our Travels in Time page. |
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Travels in Time Video Promo
10th April 2019 With less than a week to go until the release of his latest book, author Dr Colin M. Barron discusses Travels in Time, an exciting and informative guide to the history of time travel cinema. Drawing from the earliest days of the genre right through to the latest releases, Colin considers the various aspects which have helped to make time travel movies among the most memorable feature films in the history of science fiction. With grateful thanks to Bo'ness Motor Museum for kindly allowing access to their exhibits and filming on their premises. To view the video promo, please visit our YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9UIEnQo0To |
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New Spectrum of Adventure Podcast
2nd April 2019 In this month's episode of the Extremis Publishing podcast, Alby Grainger - proprietor of Dunfermline's legendary Little Shop of Heroes comic store - talks to Thomas A. Christie about The Spectrum of Adventure, an in-depth guide to the history of text adventure games on the Sinclair ZX Spectrum home computer throughout the 1980s. Huge thanks to Alby for taking the time to conduct the interview on location! To hear the podcast, please visit our podcast page. |
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Meet the Author of Travels in Time - Coming Soon!
29th March 2019 On Saturday 27th April, author Colin M. Barron will be appearing between 12noon and 2pm for a signing session of his new book Travels in Time: The Story of Time Travel Cinema, at an event kindly hosted by Dunfermline's Little Shop of Heroes. Copies of the book will be available for purchase on the day. Come along and meet Colin, and have your own copy personalised. Little Shop of Heroes is located at 8 Maygate, Dunfermline, KY12 7NH. Find out more about the event on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/events/301877040508339/ |
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Announcing Travels in Time Available for Pre-order
19th March 2019 Extremis Publishing is delighted to announce a new book by Dr Colin M. Barron. Travels in Time: The Story of Time Travel Cinema is an exciting and informative guide to the history of time travel cinema, drawing from the earliest days of the genre right through to the latest releases. Travels in Time considers all of the various elements which have helped to make time travel movies among the most memorable features in all of science fiction, ranging from the golden age of time travel movies and their glory days in the 1980s through to the most recent features to have emerged in the past decade. Travels in Time will be released on Monday 15th April 2019, and is available for pre-order from all good online retailers and independent booksellers worldwide. For more information, please visit our Travels in Time page. |
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Robbie's New Author Website Goes Live
12th March 2019 Robert Murray's brand new author website, www.robertmurrayauthor.co.uk, has now launched. Why not pay it a visit to learn more about Robbie, his books and plays, and his forthcoming author events? Robbie will also be giving a presentation tomorrow, Wednesday 13th March 2019, to Abertay Historical Society about his book The Grocer's Boy. The talk will be taking place at the University of Dundee in the Dalhousie Building, Lecture Theatre 2, Hawkhill, Dundee, commencing at 6.30pm. Image © Copyright Jean Findlay, all rights reserved. |
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Robbie in the Evening Telegraph
7th March 2019 Congratulations to Robert Murray, who has been the feature of a two-page article in the Evening Telegraph. Appearing on pages 12-13 of the Wednesday 6th March issue, in a feature by Kenny MacDonald, Robert discusses the personal influences behind his book The Grocer's Boy and gives some background detail about this autobiographical walk down memory lane in 1950s Tayside. To read the article, please visit the Evening Telegraph website at: https://www.eveningtelegraph.co.uk/fp/carnoustie-author-describes-life-as-a-grocer-in-1950s-dundee/ Image © Copyright Eleanor Jewson, all rights reserved. |
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Happy World Book Day
7th March 2019 Extremis Publishing would like to wish everyone a fantastic World Book Day - whatever you're reading today! |
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Five Favourite Books with Ian
4th March 2019 In this month's Extremis Publishing podcast, author Ian McNeish discusses his five favourite books - the texts which have most influenced him and helped to shape his worldview. To listen, please visit our podcasts page. |
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New Podcast Coming
1st March 2019 Many thanks to Alby of Dunfermline's legendary Little Shop of Heroes for taking part in a new podcast which will be coming soon to Extremis Publishing. Watch out for more news in the near future! Don't forget that this year's Dumfermline Comic Con is fast approaching. Book your tickets soon to avoid disappointment! |
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Campervan Tales Competition
25th February 2019 Great news for all the road trip fans out there! The owners of Campervan Tales, the YouTube channel famous for showcasing journeys around the UK, have organised a competition to celebrate reaching their 1000th subscriber. Among the many excellent prizes they will be giving away is a copy of David M. Addison's Exploring the NC500: Travelling Scotland's Route 66. If you'd like to know more about the competition, why not have a look and find out how to take part: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gmUDccqTew |
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Quality Time
21st February 2019 Extremis Publishing would like to offer sincere thanks to our friends at Bo'ness Motor Museum for allowing us special permission to film a video promo and conduct a photoshoot on their premises. Watch out for more details of this mystery project in the not-too-distant future... |
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Colin in The Courier
9th February 2019 Congratulations to Colin M. Barron, who is the focus of a double-page article in today's edition of The Courier. Appearing on pages 8 and 9 of The Courier's Weekend magazine, Colin is interviewed by Caroline Lindsay as he discusses his latest literary work in an illustrated feature. Stay tuned for more information about a brand new title from Colin in the very near future! |
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David's Stateside Adventures in This Month's Podcast
5th February 2019 In this month's Extremis Publishing podcast, David M. Addison looks back on his time as a high school exchange teacher in 1970s Montana as he discusses his books An Innocent Abroad and Still Innocent Abroad, which detail an eventful period of his life as a fish out of water when he swapped his Scottish classroom for the wide open spaces of the United States of America. To listen to the podcast, please visit our podcast page. |
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Dunfermline's Very Own Little Shop of Heroes
31st January 2019 Many thanks to Alby and Siobhan of Dunfermline's Little Shop of Heroes for meeting with us earlier today. We really enjoyed the visit, and look forward to working with you in the future! And don't forget to book your tickets for this year's Dunfermline ComicCon on 30th March 2019. You won't want to miss it! |
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Celebrating Burns Night
25th January 2019 Extremis Publishing would like to wish all of our readers a very happy Burns Night! Whatever your celebrations may be, we hope that your poetry is delivered well and that your haggis and neeps are tasty. And if you happen to be a fan of Scotland's national bard, watch out for a special Robert Burns-themed surprise later this year. Our lips are sealed until then! |
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It's Almost Time...
17th January 2019 An exciting new manuscript has arrived here at Extremis Publishing... and it's about time (quite literally)! Watch this space for more details in the near future. |
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Colin's Public Speaking Podcast
9th January 2019 In this month's Extremis Publishing podcast, author Dr Colin M. Barron talks about his book The Craft of Public Speaking and gives an overview of what it takes to give an effective public presentation with skill and confidence. He also reveals some hints and tips gained from his many years of experience at the lectern. To listen to the podcast, please visit our podcast page. |
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A Very Happy New Year!
4th January 2019 A very Happy New Year from Extremis Publishing! Wishing all of our readers an excellent time in 2019. Watch out for the latest news of our exciting catalogue of new book releases over the weeks and months ahead. If you like the sound of fresh, eclectic and unexpected titles, we have a feeling that this will be the year for you! |
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