BOOKS

Lockdown inspires Inverness poet to put bad to verse

Lockdown may have been a frustration for most, but it has also provided inspiration for author, musician and all round entertainer D James Ross.

ARTYNESS: Barbara Henderson unveils her new title The Chessmen Thief after being allowed to fly to the Western Isles for the launch

Scotland's national book awards are now open to submissions from publishers around the world.

ARTYNESS: Barbara Henderson is embracing the promise as restrictions are eased, book shops are opening and new books are available

Finishing her latest novel for young readers during lockdown was a way of keeping control for Highland author Barbara Henderson.

ARTYNESS: Barbara Henderson discovers her forthcoming release has a partner set in the same Scottish island chain

ARTYNESS: Barbara Henderson celebrates the innovation and drive of independents across the UK – and here in the Highlands and Islands

Highland author John D Burns was stopped in his tracks by the start of lockdown last year.

Author Barbara Henderson finds out exactly what book bloggers do

An Inverness bookseller has launched its first book club.

The book has been a real labour of love.

ARTYNESS: Barbara Henderson is reeled back to her childhood when a book about the wild lands on her doorstep

ArtyNess: With things not quite going to plan, Barbara Henderson looks for the positives in the publishing world – and finds there are many

A Bulgarian-born writer living in the Highlands is to take part in an online festival bringing together some of the most-acclaimed poets and writers.

Pop-up exhibitions, immersive theatre and performance poetry are some of the highlights of September's Nairn Book and Arts Festival.

ARTYNESS: Barbara Henderson introduces some award-winning new writers who are making a name for themselves – and the north of Scotland