Five Leading Scottish Writers read from their latest work in ‘Reading Aloud’ at the University of Aberdeen
Five top Scottish writers are to read from their latest work in series of talks at the University of Aberdeen entitled: ‘Reading Aloud’.
University Writer-in-Residence, Alan Spence - who organised the free public event - opens the series himself, at 7pm on Wednesday 25 February in the Crombie Hall, Off College Bounds, Old Aberdeen, when he will be previewing his new novel, Way to Go published in July.
Accomplished poets, Donny O’Rourke [4 March], Tom Leonard [11 March] and Robert Crawford [18 March], will be bringing their work to life through the spoken word in the following three weeks before award winning author, Janice Galloway - who wrote The Trick is to Keep Breathing and Foreign Parts - closes the series on Wednesday 25 March.
Alan Spence, former McVities Scottish Writer of the Year and author of It’s Colours they are Fine; and Stone Garden and Other Stories says:
“Hearing the written word spoken aloud by the author adds an extra dimension to the work. People often go back to re-read a piece having heard it read by the author as they see it in a different light. I think, the voice in writing is increasingly important for contemporary writers, especially in Scotland, and it’s fascinating to hear a writer articulate their work.”
Expanding on the same theme, Alan Spence will be examining the voice in literature, modern Scottish writing in particular, and the relationship of the spoken and written word in a further talk on Tuesday 21 April called: ‘Giving Voice’.
Note to Editors: Alan Spence is available for interview.