David F. Ross - The Weekenders

For the latest Scots Whay Hae! Podcast Ali caught up with previous guest, Saltire Prize shortlisted author David F. Ross to hear all about his new novel The Weekenders which is published on the 27th February with Orenda Books.

David gave a brief synopsis before talking about why this was a book he wanted write, the structure of the novel, the various strands and how they work together, and creating the central characters who drive each of those stories.

The two also discuss the themes of wealth and power and how they corrupt, nature versus nurture, the role Glasgow plays in the novel, why it was important to David to set events there and represent the city as honestly as possible.

The Weekenders is David's seventh novel and he reflects on how he has changed as a writer over that time, why Orenda is the only publisher for him, and there's so much more.

It's always a pleasure to catch up with David, and this is a must listen for readers and writers alike.

Full details, including all the ways to listen, are over at scotswhayhae.com