JD Kirk’s Blog

The thoughts and musings of a Scottish Crime author

Stateside Cover Reveal!

Stateside Cover Reveal!

It was originally supposed to be a trilogy. Then, I wrote a fourth book. Now, two years later, Robert Hoon returns once more in Stateside, a brand new adventure which will see everyone's favourite...

Meet The Hoons!

Meet The Hoons!

Last week, in a rare moment of total clarity, I finally understood what my life's purpose was. I finally knew the reason I was put on this earth. It was to create a mash-up between the much-loved...

Self-Publishing Course Now Live

Self-Publishing Course Now Live

Having received several hundred emails over the past few years asking for advice on how to write and/or publish a book, I've finally packaged up everything I learned when starting as an indie author...

MIDGES – The Horror Movie!

MIDGES – The Horror Movie!

You may well not know this, but Alex Smith (author of the brilliant DCI Kett series) and I have written a few movie screenplays together, which are at various stages of development. We're also - God...

St Duthac Book & Arts Festival

DetailsJoin author, JD Kirk, as he discusses his career to date as part of the festival.When & WhereSeptember 14, 2023 (4:00 pm) - September 14, 2023 (5:00 pm)Carnegie Lodge Hotel, Tain

Wine & Crime: JD Kirk – The One That Got Away

DetailsJD Kirk is the pen name of multi-award-winning author, screenwriter, and writer of comics, Barry Hutchison. Born and raised in Fort William in the Highlands of Scotland, Barry/JD wanted to be...

An Evening with JD Kirk

DetailsWaterstones Newton Mearns are excited to host 'An Evening with J D Kirk' on Tuesday the 18th of July from 7pm-8pm in the Primavera Bistro. Join us as JD discusses the latest DCI Logan novel...

Bute Noir: Meet JD Kirk and Johnny Shaw

DetailsJD Kirk and Johnny Shaw - the Bute Noir festival presents two natural storytellers. Scotland's JD Kirk has sold over two million copies of his Jack Logan series, and his new book is the...