Ambrose Parry (Chris Brookmyre & Marisa Haetzman) at The Stand, Glasgow (Sept 11, 2.30pm)

To celebrate the legendary Stand in Glasgow moving to a fab new venue (the old Webster’s Theatre on the Great Western Road), they’ve invited me bring some guests along for a blether once a month, on a Thursday afternoon, and here is the first one! Almost a year since he first joined me on the podcast - as one of my first-ever guests - I’m thrilled that Chris Brookmyre’s BACK, this time as one half of best-selling crime-writing duo, Ambrose Parry.

Chris published his superb debut, Quite Ugly One Morning, almost thirty years ago - and has been one of our most imaginative, thrilling and entertaining voices ever since. Ambrose Parry sees him joining forces with consultant anaesthetist and writer Dr Marisa Haetzman, to whom he's also married, for a brilliant and gripping trip across Victorian Edinburgh, medical science and historical fiction, with a keen eye on the experience and (in)equality of women.

Also enthusiastic film and music fans (as attested by Chris' band with former guest Val McDermid et al, The Fun Loving Crime Writers), Chris and Marisa will chat about their life, and work, and Ambrose Parry series of novels, and they'll also discuss a favourite Scottish album, film and book (or two). Join us for a blether, and hand-picked tunes, and an informal, entertaining Glasgow Thursday afternoon.

Tickets for a mere eight quid here! It’s a bargain, you should totally come.