Regular readers of this blog will know that my research on Macintosh has benefited hugely from the insights and encouragement of Deirdre Grieve (née Chapman), a descendant of Macintosh’s sister, whom I met for the first time a decade ago. In the intervening years, Deirdre has been kind enough to host me at her home in Glasgow for more-or-less biennial project reports. During my most recent visit in September, Deirdre shared the exciting news that she had secured a publisher for her new novel, Badlands, which is due to come out with Vagabond Voices next year.

Shortly after my visit, Deirdre was interviewed about her novel, and her life and career, by the Scottish poet Beth Junor, who has just published a video of that interview on YouTube. It is well worth a watch.