Colin Galbraith - Author & Poet

November 1st, 2007

Colin is again taking part in NaNoWriMo, the challenge to write 50,000 words of a novel in the 30 days of November. He's penning a new thriller called tentatively called, Gatecrash.

October 27th, 2007
Colin recently appeared in a literary quiz published by the Guardian newspaper here in the UK, mentioning his name in the same breath as some of Scotland's leading poets.

In How well do you know literary Edinburgh?, question six had an interesting choice of poets under the teaser: Who currently holds the office of Edinburgh's Makar - or poet laureate?

August 27th, 2007
A new interview with Colin is now available published by 18Q. The interview covers Colin's background, his writing processes, and his inspirations.
Click here to read Colin in 18Q

August 1st, 2007
FULL CIRCLE - An ARS Concordia Anthology is released today. Edited by Colin, with over 280 pages of fiction and poetry from the members of the online writing group he is a member of, this book is free to download the e-book version, or just over £6 ($11 USD) for the paperback.

Colin has two short stories included in the book; Toothpicks and Only A Bagel.

To get your FREE copy, please visit the Smashing Press website.

July 13th, 2007
The winners of the competition to win three free copies of Poolside Poetry are:

Well done to you all! Signed copies of Poolside Poetry will be arriving on your doorsteps shortly. Enjoy the read, and please let me know what you think of the book.

June 4th, 2007
Fancy getting your hands on a free copy of Poolside Poetry?

Colin is giving away THREE copies of his latest chapbook, Poolside Poetry - a humorous and reflective collection of poems about the perils of being Scottish while holidaying under a 100 degree sun. Written in Cyprus, the book captures the daily traumas of one Scotsman versus factor 30 sun-lotion, and a thousand mosquitos.

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May 29th, 2007
Colin's short story, On A Monday Morning, previously accepted for publication in the June issue of Wild Child Publishing, has unfortunately been cancelled.

The editors of Wild Child have today regretfully announced that they are ceasing the publication of the magazine portion of their website forthwith.

May 6th, 2007
Colin's new e-book, Selektion, is now available as a free download. Simply click on the cover (left of the page), or on the following link to get yourself a copy of the top most downloaded e-book at this years Poetry Superhighway E-book Free-For-All.
Click to Download - Selektion by Colin Galbraith.

May 2nd, 2007
Colin's new e-book, Selektion, was the top downloaded book at yesterday's Free-For-All at the Poetry Superhighway with 72 individual downloads - 22 ahead of the second placed book.

The e-book, containing all the best poetry from his four previously published chapbooks - including old poems, kids poems, Scottish poems, and lots of funny ones - will be available to download from this site shortly.

May 1st, 2007
Colin's new e-book, Selektion, is now available to download at the 3rd annual Poetry Superhighway E-book Free-For-All. Click here and scroll down until you see Selektion by Colin Galbraith then click the download link. Help support independent artists!

April 20th, 2007
Colin's new e-book, Selektion, is now ready and will be published on May 1st via the 3rd annual Poetry Superhighway E-book Free-For-All. Click here for more info.

March 16th, 2007
Colin's poem Scotland Neglected, was published in the St. Patrick's Day issue of Circadian Poems. Click here to read.

March 2nd, 2007
Poolside Poetry was released today by Smashing Press. You can purchase this book by clicking on the button below. You can find out more about Colin's new book, including how to get some free poems, by visiting Poolside Poetry's dedicated website

Colin's short story, On A Monday Morning, has been accepted for publication in the June issue of Wild Child Publishing

February 14th, 2007
Colin's poem Love Is, was published in the Valentine's Day issue of Circadian Poems. Click here to read.

January 20th, 2007
Colin has had two poems accepted for future issues of Circadian Poems. Love Is will be published in the Valentine's Day issue, and Scotland Neglected in the St. Patrick's issue in March.