The fact that a band like Kneecap - whatever you think of them - can continue to perform at festivals across the UK, but are effectively barred from doing so in Glasgow, should be understood as a damning blight against the cultural reputation of the city, and of Scotland itself.

Love the low stakes nature of Flog It. Some guy brings out an old scabby watch, in the pissing rain, hoping to get £20 at auction so he can buy a part worn tyre. Paul Martin saying, "Let's see if we can get Tony back on the road!" Mesmerising, electric viewing.

It's been so good seeing the reception Hermit has gotten over the last few months. Still available in big shiny hardback if you're after something to read 👍 geni.us/Hermit

Absolute belter! Very much worth pickin up lads!

I've heard that Yer Da would like this travelogue/social history book about chippies, down to the price of battered sausage and chips on Amazon, and with you by Father's Day: amzn.eu/d/iGm48M2

John Niven has an important message ⚠️ He’s launching his new book next month & you need to buy tickets so he can stop going on about it. Save an author, buy a ticket - waterstones.com/events/john-ni…

And we can announce he’ll be interviewed by Chris McQueer

An honour to be chairing this for the big man on the 14th of July in Drygate

A very interesting Q&A with me in The Times today. Diverse topics covered such as Katie Price, falling out with my dug, and my love of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory thetimes.com/uk/scotland/ar…

Five prisoners who work in the barbers within HMP Perth have completed Scottish Mental Health First Aid training as a way of supporting their peers. Read the full story 👇 sps.gov.uk/about-us/our-l…

thebottleimp.org.uk/2025/06/hermit… Have a read at my attempt to promote/ review/ understand the emotionally-charged deep-dive into a topic few could cope with this well. 'Hermit' by Chris McQueer

Craig, thank you 🤝

John Niven and Chris McQueer

Was fun working the John Niven event. Excellently chaired by Chris McQueer too.

Eight years today since my first book, Hings, was published. Still get such a buzz seeing it out in the wild. Still available to buy, if you want.

The reason I got fully into reading was due to Chris McQueer , these short stories are unreal, full of all sorts of madness and will draw you right in, leaving you laughing, horrified and toll by surprise ! These are a must read 📖.

'Hermit is unlikely to be the last book written on incel culture... but perhaps, in its ability to make us think of someone we know, it might prove the most lasting' Ahead of his Govanhill Festival appearance, we talk to Chris McQueer theskinny.co.uk/books/features… Headline Books

Enjoyed doing this interview for The Skinny with Louis Cammell. Please read and also buy Hermit 👍

📚💕 The latest SNACK mag is out now & it has my interviews with Callum McSorley & Chris McQueer about their novels 'Paperboy' & 'Hermit', & appearances Edinburgh International Book Festival & Govanhill Book Festival + news, reviews, articles, interviews, & more... Read it all👉 snackmag.co.uk/read-this-mont…