Kirsten MacQuarrie
- Mar 27, 2018
- 4 min
When You Say Nothing At All ... Open Spaces on the Page and the Canvas
'You say it best when you say nothing at all' ... don't worry, this isn't a 90s nostalgia blog dedicated to Notting Hill! Rather, I've...
Kirsten MacQuarrie
- Feb 9, 2018
- 4 min
All that glitters: writing for a post-prize world
One month in, this year has so far been a strong one in terms of novel writing. I've managed to carve out space for a small writing...
Kirsten MacQuarrie
- Jan 25, 2018
- 3 min
Artist in Residence - a new year and a new blog!
Happy 2018 everyone! As many Glasgow Gallerina fans will know (come on, there must be a couple of you!) my Diary of a Novel blog is where...
Kirsten MacQuarrie
- Jan 16, 2018
- 2 min
Dear Edward, it's over: an open letter to British Vogue
Dear Edward, I respect you greatly, and I respect Vogue too. The magazine means a lot to me: in 2016 I was honoured to be one of nine...
Kirsten MacQuarrie
- Dec 24, 2017
- 10 min
Christmas Eve: A Short Story
The stolen coins in her pocket sit awkwardly against her hipbone. Kit feels their bulk at her side with every step she takes: their...