21st Mar 2018 • 7:45PM – 8:45PM • Mitchell Library Three crime writers who started out life in Glasgow, but haven’t always chosen to set their work in the city come together to discuss the influence Glasgow has had on their books. More info on the AyeWrite site.
Claire interviewed on the ‘elementaryvwatson’ blog
From elementaryvwatson: Today on the blog, we have the lovely Claire MacLeary. Claire is the author of ‘Cross Purpose’ which was longlisted for the McIlvanney Prize – Bloody Scotland’s annual prize – this year. The award was renamed in memory of William McIlvanney who was often described as the Godfather of Tartan Noir so to be nominated…Continue reading Claire interviewed on the ‘elementaryvwatson’ blog
Crime in the Spotlight, 9th September
From the Bloody Scotland site: It’s that time of the year again when we reveal the Crime in the Spotlight-ers! Being selected for ‘Crime in the Spotlight’ is like being asked to be the support band on a major stadium tour. A bit like what Travis were to Oasis. Two years ago Graeme Macrae Burnet…Continue reading Crime in the Spotlight, 9th September
Claire talks Dundee at Love Books Group
With ‘Noir at the Bar’ in Dundee fast approaching, Claire talks about Dundee and ‘Cross Purpose’ at Love Books Group.
Claire interviewed on ‘There’s Been A Murder’ blog
Read the author interview here.
Sara Hunt and Claire talk ‘Cross Purpose’ and the McIlvanney Prize
Sara Hunt from ‘Cross Purpose’ publisher Contraband talks to Claire about making the McIlvanney Prize longlist: “Claire MacLeary’s debut thriller Cross Purpose has been longlisted for this year’s prestigious McIlvanney Prize for the Scottish Crime Book of the Year. The novel, which features an unlikely crime-fighting partnership between two middle-aged women – and…Continue reading Sara Hunt and Claire talk ‘Cross Purpose’ and the McIlvanney Prize
‘Cross Purpose’ longlisted for the 2017 McIlvanney Prize!
From the McIlvanney Prize website: We’re pleased to announce the 12-strong McIlvanney Prize Scottish Crime Book of the Year longlist for 2017! THOSE UP FOR THE £1,000 PRIZE INCLUDE: Lin Anderson – None But the Dead Chris Brookmyre – Want You Gone Ann Cleeves – Cold Earth Helen Fields – Perfect Remains Val McDermid –…Continue reading ‘Cross Purpose’ longlisted for the 2017 McIlvanney Prize!
An Evening with Claire MacLeary (Waterstones, Aberdeen)
We are delighted to have Claire MacLeary in store to discuss her brilliantly received debut novel, Cross Purpose. Waterstones Aberdeen, Tuesday 23rd May 19:00-20:30
Claire at Dundee University’s ‘Write Stuff’
Dundee University’s industry day, Write Stuff, was a sell-out, the lecture theatre jam-packed. I was delighted to be back on Dundee’s friendly campus, and to share my experience of the road to publication with students on Dundee’s Writing Study and Practice programme and with members of the public. Readings from my debut crime novel, Cross…Continue reading Claire at Dundee University’s ‘Write Stuff’
Criminal Activities: An Evening with Claire MacLeary and Eddie Small
Dundee Rep hosted an intimate evening of readings and chat when Eddie Small interviewed crime writer Claire MacLeary. Claire, whose debut crime duo, Cross Purpose was launched in February under the Contraband imprint, hails from Glasgow, but has lived for the past 30 years in Fife. Set in Aberdeen with a nod to Dundee, her…Continue reading Criminal Activities: An Evening with Claire MacLeary and Eddie Small