Win a prize!

I was contacted the other day by the first person to spot the nod to a very famous crime novel within the text of Whisky From Small Glasses.

This little tribute to one of the world's greatest - and I guess now, not  widely read, novelists - occurred to me when trying to resolve a pivotal passage of the plot. How could I make this dramatic, yet believable? It's a tiny tick, hard to spot - the realisation was all. 

The gentleman who spotted this was elderly - I wonder if this is any coincidence; he was also from Canada, which may be another - if somewhat tenuous - clue.

Literally, if you blink, you'll miss it! It is the merest nuance; however, I know that the eagle-eyed amongst you will be on the case. 

As a little incentive, I'll think up a small prize for the winner. Contact me via 'twitter' - @Lochlomonden is my handle on there. With no attempt at originality, I'll put the correct answers in a hat and draw the winner.

So, a mystery within a mystery. You have until mid-day next Tuesday (GMT).

Good luck!!

(Incidentally, WC, I'm shocked that you didn't manage to pick this up- you know, what with your immense intellect, and all :)

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Whisky-From-Small-Glasses-Meyrick/dp/1901514080/ref=tmm_pap_title_0

As a book from Amazon and all good outlets; as an ebook, worldwide on Kindle and Kobo.

What YOU think!

More opinions from those who have read the book:

"A fantastic read, found it hard to put down - very, very cleverly written."

"Read at the risk of not being able to put it down!"

"Great first book...can't wait for the sequel!"

"Had me gripped from beginning to end...I'm gutted now I've finished it."

"I cannot wait to return to Kinloch... an absolute 'must read'!"

"An excellent read... ten out of ten"

"This book is amazing!"

"Whisky from BIG glasses...a tremendous read... where's the next one?!!"

"Got drawn into this...more believable than many others."

"Read the whole book in two nights...can't wait for the next one."

"One of the best books I've read in a long time...was sorry when I finished it...the author is a very good storyteller!"*

*All of the above are genuine extracts from reviews of WHISKY FROM SMALL GLASSES, from the Amazon website, written in the last few weeks by those who have read the book or Kindle version. My profound thanks to you all!

See for yourself links below:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Whisky-from-Small-Glasses-ebook/dp/B00A05ZF0U/ref=pd_sim_sbs_kinc_1

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Whisky-From-Small-Glasses-Meyrick/dp/1901514080/ref=tmm_pap_title_0

As a book from Amazon, online and from all good bookshops - as an ebook, worldwide, on Kindle and Kobo.

WHAT THE PAPERS SAY.....

Take a look at the latest newspaper piece on Whisky From Small Glasses - first of a number of such articles set to appear over the next few days!!

http://www.paisleydailyexpress.co.uk/2013/02/13/crime-thriller-is-huge-success-87085-32796715/

Don't forget!! Order your copy of this highly acclaimed crime novel now!!!

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Whisky-From-Small-Glasses-

Meyrick/dp/1901514080/ref=tmm_pap_title_0

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BE PART OF IT!

Campbeltown Loch I Wish You Were Whisky!

Many years ago, in the dim and now distant past, I found myself working as a manager in a distillery in Campbeltown - Springbank, no less, now one of the most sought after and expensive Single Malts in the world.

Of course, being Campbeltown, the distillery was packed to the rafters not only with great whisky, but also wonderful characters. I often used to go home at nights, my sides sore with laughter; it was probably the best job I have ever had. I'm not ashamed to say that more than one of the characters in Whisky From Small Glasses, find at least part of their origins in Springbank, all those years ago.

So, John MacD, Alec, Ranald, Peter, Mrs C, Katie, Agnes, Jim, Margaret, May, Jenny, Hector... the list goes on: I salute you! The next time I have the pleasure of having a dram in my hand, I'll raise a glass to you all - sadly too many of you, now absent friends.

Who knows, if Whisky From Small Glasses continues to sell, I might even be able to afford to toast you all with a glass of Springbank - though such riches may be some way off!

While browsing the internet a couple of years ago I came across this in ITN's archive. It's a short piece, carried on the News At Ten in 1989. Eagle eyed readers may be interested to catch a glimpse of the author of Whisky From Small Glasses in his pomp! (Clue: I've got a tie on.)

Also, any of my blog readers from the 'Wee Toon'  will spot many a well kent face.

Just click on the link, then scroll down and click the play button.

http://www.itnsource.com/shotlist//ITN/1989/12/04/BSP041289017/?s=springbank+distillery+campbeltown&st=0&pn=1

And don't forget, in amidst this outright nostalgia, you can all get a wee taste of the magic of Kintyre by reading Whisky From Small Glasses.

It is no coincidence that the novel is entitled thus.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Whisky-From-Small-Glasses-Meyrick/dp/1901514080/ref=tmm_pap_title_0?ie=UTF8&qid=1359819396&sr=1-2

As a book on Amazon and all good bookshops - as an ebook all around the world on Kindle and Kobo.

What the Papers Say...

Another article, this time in the Stirling Observer... more next week!

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Whisky-from-Small-Glasses-ebook/dp/B00A05ZF0U/ref=tmm_kin_title_0

As a book on Amazon and in all good bookshops; as an ebook on Kindle and Kobo worldwide!