Welcome to the new website for writer Sharon Blackie, whose critically acclaimed first novel, The Long Delirious Burning Blue, was published in February 2008. Go to the Writing page to read reviews, extracts, and an article about how it came to be written and the process of learning to fly to overcome a fear of flying.
Sharon is also an experienced speaker and trainer, and, drawing on her background as a psychologist, regularly runs courses on creative imagination techniques for writers and artists. She is funded for workshops, readings and other work under the Scottish Book Trust's Live Literature scheme. Go to the Courses page to find out more.
You'll find details of forthcoming readings and events on the News & Events page.