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Wigtown Book Festival gig

2006-09-22T10:05:00.000+01:00

'Rosslyn Blood' author Alasair Sim will be reading from his new novel 'The Unbelievers' at the Wigtown Bok Festival: Old Bank Bookshop, 11am, Saturday 30 September. See link below for details:
http://www.kirkmoor.biz/secure-booktown/festivalprogramme.asp?eventdate=30/09/2006

Another 5 star review for 'Rosslyn Blood'

2006-08-23T13:10:00.000+01:00

The following 5 star reader review appeared on Amazon.co.uk today:

"If the Da Vinci Code is an American Blockbuster, then Rosslyn Blood is BBC Comedy Drama serial - ie it has a sense of proportion and a sense of humour, unlike the former.

It chronicles the life of Sinclair Wallace as he goes on a voyage of undiscovery, realising with only mild outrage that the word is indeed generally as crap as he thought it was.

Sim guides us with a steady hand through an intricate plot, weaving his characters into the texture of the book in such a way that nothing seems unlikely, just bloody typical. The scenes, like the characters, are real and vivid, and sometimes frighteningly true to life.

There is no false drama, no cheap cliffhangers, and yet the book is every bit as dramatic and gripping as its more famous rival.

As for the denoument - I can only say, Don't, whatever you do, try this at home..."

Book festival appearances for Rosslyn Blood author

2006-08-15T09:31:00.000+01:00

Alastair Sim, author of 'Rosslyn Blood', will be reading from his latest work at two separate events.

On Wednesday 16 August, during the Edinburgh International Book Festival, he will be reading at the launch of a new anthology of the best writing from Glasgow, titled 'Outside of a Dog'. 6pm, Wed 16 August, Waterstones, 128 Princes Street, Edinburgh. Free

Alastair will also be reading at the Wigtown Book Festival on the morning of 30 September: details to follow soon.

Literary Prize for 'Rosslyn Blood' author

2006-05-18T16:46:00.000+01:00

'Rosslyn Blood' author Alastair Sim has won a literary prize in a competition to portray the Glasgow of the future. His story 'The Glasgow Gyro' takes readers on a hologram-guided tour of a city cleansed and regenerated by global warming. See http://www.glasgow2020.org.uk/about/news.php?page=1&article=47

Alastair has also had a chapter from his forthcoming novel 'Ban' published in anthology of the best new writing from Glasgow, 'Snacks After Swimming'. See http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/095440243X/qid%3D1147967335/202-2150208-9725415

Alastair said:

"It's tremendous to be getting prize-winning and publication success. It's especially exciting just when the 'Da Vinci Code' film comes out, and that's already promoting interest in Rosslyn Blood."

Waterstones to stock 'Rosslyn Blood'

2006-02-28T20:06:00.000Z

Waterstones booksellers have decided to stock 'Rosslyn Blood' on a trial basis, adding to existing success at other outlets including Ottakars and independent booksellers.

Author Alastair Sim said:
"I'm very pleased that, as retailers gear up for the launch of the 'Da Vinci Code' film they're recognising the strong sales potential of 'Rosslyn Blood'. I hope that this will give more people the chance to enjoy a faster, funnier read than Dan Brown's book."

Rosslyn Blood in international Knight Templar promotion

2005-11-21T12:18:00.000Z

Amazon.com have recognised Rosslyn Blood's appeal to Rosslyn Chapel and Knight Templar enthusiasts by including Rosslyn Blood in a 'Better Together' promotion with Philip Coppnes' bestseller 'The Stone Puzzle of Rosslyn Chapel: The Truth Behind its Templar and Masonic Secrets'.

Author Alastair Sim said:
"Rosslyn Blood has been attracting attention from readers who are interested in its Templar/ masonic background as well as readers who just like a fast-paced thriller with a bit of intellectual interest. I'm pleased that readers will now have a chance - at a discount - to read Rosslyn Blood along with one of the leading non-fiction accounts of the Rosslyn Chapel legends."

ROSSLYN BLOOD IN AMAZON DAN BROWN PROMOTION

2005-08-05T14:06:00.000+01:00

Amazon.co.uk have included ''Rosslyn Blood' in a 'Perfect Parters' promotion with Dan Brown's 'Angels and Demons'. The two are offered for sale together at a special price - see the 'Rosslyn Blood' page at www.amazon.co.uk .

Author Alastair Sim said:
"It's great that Amazon have recognised that Dan Brown's readers will enjoy 'Rosslyn Blood'. It's faster and funnier that Dan Brown's epics, but readers will find some interesting parallels. Buy them both and compare!"

'ROSSLYN BLOOD' IS PUBLISHER'S TOP SELLER

2005-06-23T11:32:00.000+01:00

'Rosslyn Blood' is recorded by Amazon as the best-selling book from its publisher, PublishAmerica

It is the best-seller out of over 9,000 titles available in the UK from this publisher.

Author Alastair Sim says:

"It's great that Rosslyn Blood is doing so well. I'm delighted that so many readers - overseas as well as in the UK - are enjoying it, and I'm very grateful for the 5-star reviews that readers have been giving it."

ROSSLYN BLOOD: DA VINCI CODE RIVAL

2005-05-13T21:31:00.000+01:00

'Rosslyn Blood' is being compared by critics to 'The Da Vinci Code'. The latest 5 star review says:

"I read this book in one sitting, and it's particularly good if you've read the Da Vinci Code. You can't help but feel for the anti-hero, Sinclair Wallace, who seems to get everything wrong, poor chap. Definitely a good read: the Da Vinci Code sold something like 17 million copies, and this book will probably not be far behind."

FIVE STAR REVIEW FOR ROSSLYN BLOOD

2005-05-03T16:28:00.000+01:00

'Rosslyn Blood' has received a 5 star review on Amazon. The reviewer says:

"I have just finished this book and thoroughly enjoyed it. Lots of references to nice parts of Edinburgh and a gripping plot. Anyone interested in Rosslyn and the Knights Templar will love this. I couldn't put it down and was totally enthralled. I can't wait for the second novel."

'ROSSLYN BLOOD' FLYING OFF THE SHELVES

2005-04-18T17:37:00.000+01:00

'Rosslyn Blood' has had exceptional success so far where it has been stocked by bricks-and-mortar bookshops. Ottakars have today placed an urgent order for more copies, after their initial stock ran out far faster than expected.

Author Alastair Sim has also started to receive invitations to discuss 'Rosslyn Blood' at book groups.

Alastair said:

"I'm very pleased at the sustained level of interest in 'Rosslyn Blood'. I know that a lot of people have been enjoying the book, and it's sparked some interesting discussions. Thank you to everyone so far who has helped to make the book a success."

Web-based sales continue to be strong.

'ROSSLYN BLOOD' IN DAN BROWN BOOK PROMOTION

2005-03-15T11:31:00.000Z

'Rosslyn Blood' has been included in an 'Explore the World of Dan Brown' promotion by Ottakars Booksellers.

Author Alastair Sim said:

"I was delighted to go into Ottakars' main Edinburgh store and see 'Rosslyn Blood' alongside 'The Da Vinci Code'.

I was told that Ottakars' had already sold out their first order of 'Rosslyn Blood', so its darker and funnier perspective on the legends of Rosslyn Chapel is obviously striking a chord with readers.

It's not quite reaching 'Da Vinci Code' sales numbers yet, but it's a start!"

'ROSSLYN BLOOD' BOOK LAUNCH AT ROSSLYN

2005-02-20T19:19:00.000Z

Nearly 70 guests - writers and friends - attended the book launch for Rosslyn Blood on Saturday 19 February.

After a lunch and a reading from the book at the Original Rosslyn Inn, guests enjoyed a tour of Rosslyn Chapel during which the author pointed out features which have given Rosslyn Chapel its central place in various mystical theories. Guests saw the gashed stone head which is said to represent the wounded architect of the Temple of Jerusalem; the rich diversity of Knights Templar symbolism carved into the Chapel; the profusion of Green Man fertility synbols; and the walled-off entrance to the vault which legendarily hides the Holy Grail or the treasures recovered by the Templars from the vaults of the runed Temple of Jerusalem. Guests also admired the Apprentice Pillar, said to represent the Norse world-ash tree Yggdrasil uniting heaven, earth and hell.

Author Alastair Sim said:
"It's been a great privilege to be able to launch the book at Rosslyn, whose legends have excited so many people around the world."

Sales on Amazon have continued to be very strong, with the book sitting high in the top 1% of titles available in the UK at the time of writing. Bookshops including Ottakers (Edinburgh) have also ordered 'Rosslyn Blood'.

ROSSLYN CHAPEL TO STOCK 'ROSSLYN BLOOD'

2005-01-22T13:38:00.000Z

Rosslyn Chapel - famed for its Knights Templar connections and a central location for 'The Da Vinci Code' is to stock 'Rosslyn Blood' in its bookstore.

Rosslyn Blood author Alastair Sim says:

"I'm delighted. It's very exciting that 'Rosslyn Blood' is going to be available for sale in the location at the very heart of the legends it draws on'.

Meanwhile, web-based sales through Amazon continue to be very strong.

PRE-PUBLICATION SALES SUCCESS FOR 'ROSSLYN BLOOD'

2005-01-06T15:33:00.000Z

Even before its official publication date of 8 January, 'Rosslyn Blood' has attained major sales success.

'Rosslyn Blood' was high up in the top 1% of sales on Amazon.co.uk in the competitive pre-Christmas market, reaching the top 3,000 of all books on sale in the UK on Christmas Eve.

'Rosslyn Blood' is currently the top-selling novel in the UK out of over 7,000 titles published by PublishAmerica.

Order your copy now and find out why pre-publication sales have been so sensational."