News and Events
At Extremis Publishing we are in the process of developing new titles throughout the year, and information about book releases will be posted to the site along with author news and breaking developments.
Please keep checking back for updates about our forthcoming publications, as well as details of book launches and other Extremis Publishing public events. |
The Extremis Publishing Podcast Now on YouTube Music
3rd May 2024 Good news for podcast enthusiasts! The Extremis Publishing Podcast is now available to access on YouTube Music. YouTube has become the biggest platform for consumption across both podcasts and music streaming, and all of our past and present podcast episodes can now also be found on our main YouTube channel as well as via our YouTube Music channel. To access the podcast on YouTube Music, please visit: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuTqjoFbgjK3DXLWpJMbN_l3o36utVE95 |
New Making History Podcast
2nd May 2024 In this month's episode of the Extremis Publishing Podcast, author Alan Baxter drops in for a chat about his book Making History: My Life as a Scottish Metal Detectorist, where he discusses the many artefacts of cultural and historical significance he has discovered across Central Scotland during a hugely successful metal detecting career. To listen to the podcast, please visit your favourite audio streaming provider or our podcast page. |
Alan in Ancient Origins
30th April 2024 Great news for Alan Baxter, who is the feature of a new article in Ancient Origins. The feature by Gary Manners, entitled 'The Carrot Patch Hoard: A Detectorist's Dream Comes True', documents the archaeological significance of Alan's metal detecting discoveries, and also showcases his new book on the subject, Making History: My Life as a Scottish Metal Detectorist. To read the article in full, please visit the Ancient Origins website at: https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/ancient-coins-discovery-0020631 |
Extremis Publishing at the SPRF Spring Gathering
29th April 2024 Extremis Publishing was delighted to present at the recent Spring Gathering of the Scottish Pilgrim Routes Forum, held at the Grace Gospel Church in Bothwell on Friday 26th April. Among the subjects discussed with delegates on the day was the long-awaited relaunch of the SPRF website - the redevelopment of which has recently been undertaken by Extremis Publishing on the organisation's behalf. It was a fantastic opportunity to meet with individuals, trustees, and representatives of other member organisations of the SPRF, and to hear more about the amazing work being done by Scotland's pilgrim routes. To visit the new SPRF website, please visit: https://www.sprf.org.uk/ |
Alan in the Scottish Daily Mail
27th April 2024 The good news just keeps on coming for author Alan Baxter, who has appeared in today's edition of the Scottish Daily Mail talking about his new book Making History: My Life as a Scottish Metal Detectorist and uncovering some of the amazing finds of his career to date. The article by journalist Gavin Madeley appears on pages 42 and 43 of today's issue, Saturday 27th April, and features a detailed interview with Alan about his ongoing work in helping to preserve Scotland's history. |
Alan on BBC Global News Podcast
23rd April 2024 Congratulations to Alan Baxter, who has recently been interviewed by the BBC World Service's Global News Podcast. Alan appeared on their regular The Happy Pod feature, speaking about his remarkable metal detecting finds across Central Scotland, and was interviewed by presenter Jacob Evans. To listen to the podcast (Alan's interview begins at around the 17 minutes mark), please visit BBC Sounds at the following link: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0hrnt50 |
Making History Now on Release
19th April 2024 Alan Baxter's new book Making History: My Life as a Scottish Metal Detectorist, is now available to buy from all good independent bookshops and online retailers. To celebrate the event, a great day was had by all at Falkirk Library yesterday, Thursday 18th April, for the official launch of Alan's book. Special thanks to Lynne James and Geoff Bailey for their introductions, and to everyone who came along to support the event. Thanks also to Michael Gillan from The Falkirk Herald. You can watch the video on our YouTube channel at: https://youtu.be/yZn96mnQRZs For more information about Making History, please visit the book's page on our website. |
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Alan on Sky News
16th April 2024 With interest in Alan Baxter's new book Making History: My Life as a Scottish Metal Detectorist continuing to grow, his amazing historical discoveries have now been showcased by Sky News! Alan appeared on The UK Tonight last night, Monday 15th April, and was interviewed by presenter Sarah-Jane Mee where he talked about his work and described what is involved in metal detecting, before explaining the significance of his finds. To see Alan's interview online, please visit the Sky News on-demand video at the following link: https://news.sky.com/video/in-full-tuesdays-uk-tonight-13116244 (Alan's story appears at around 39 minutes into the video.) |
Traditionally Speaking Goes Back to the Movies
15th April 2024 In this month's episode of the Traditionally Speaking podcast, it's time to grab the popcorn again! Tom and Joe return to the topic of Christmas TV movies filmed in and around Scotland, this time taking a look at features including Wendy Faraone's Saving Christmas Spirit, David Lumsden's Christmas in Scotland, and Dustin Rikert's A Merry Scottish Christmas. These movies were filmed in a diverse range of locations throughout Scotland, and with their mixture of American and Scottish characters - as well as an exploration of how Christmas traditions can differ and complement each other - they form the perfect festive example of the historic friendship between our two nations. To listen to the podcast, please visit your favourite audio streaming provider or the Traditionally Speaking website at: http://traditionally-speaking.com. |
Making History Video Promo
12th April 2024 With just a week to go until the release of his debut book, author Alan Baxter introduces Making History: My Life as a Scottish Metal Detectorist, where he discusses some of the fascinating historical artefacts he has uncovered throughout Central Scotland and Fife. To watch the video, please visit our YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mepNI3Ln5Zo |
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Alan at the BBC
9th April 2024 Congratulations to author Alan Baxter, whose metal detection career has been highlighted by BBC News. In the article, Alan showcases some of his most significant finds, and discusses what drives his sense of discovery: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-68659675 Alan also talks about his finds throughout Central Scotland in a BBC Radio Scotland interview today on Good Morning Scotland, where he explains why some of the artefacts he has uncovered are of historical and cultural importance: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m001y23l Alan's new book, Making History: My Life as a Scottish Metal Detectorist, is available to buy from Friday 19th April. For more information, please visit our Making History page. |
Stirling's Culture and Heritage Podcast
3rd April 2024 In this month's episode of the Extremis Publishing Podcast, Ken Thomson - a Trustee with Stirling District Tourism and a respected transport historian - joins us for a chat about the history and cultural heritage of the city of Stirling. Ken discusses exactly why Stirling became a significant location in Scotland before moving on to the many different ways in which its culture and significance are being celebrated in the present day by residents and visitors alike. To listen to the podcast, please visit your favourite audio streaming provider or our podcast page. |
Neil's Egg-cellent Easter Events in Whitby
27th March 2024 Author Neil Hallam will be entertaining readers this Easter weekend in the beautiful Yorkshire town of Whitby, where he will be showcasing his ever-popular The Robin Hood 500 Route guidebook. Neil will be appearing from 29th March to 1st April at the Cottage Industry Events Show at Whitby Harbour, where exhibitors will be selling a huge range of amazing produce and merchandise to suit all tastes. Neil will be speaking with members of the public about his book as well as selling autographed and personalised copies, so don't forget to ask him about the surprising historical connection between outlaw hero Robin Hood and Whitby! For more information about the event, please visit the official Cottage Industries Association website at: https://cottageindustriesassociation.co.uk/product/whitby-harbour/ |
Live Alan Baxter Book Launch at Falkirk Library
19th March 2024 Exciting news for history and archaeology enthusiasts everywhere - author Alan Baxter will be in conversation about his brand new book, Making History: My Life as a Scottish Metal Detectorist, at Falkirk Library on Thursday 18th April at 2:30pm. Admission is free, but due to public demand pre-booking your ticket via Eventbrite or at the library is essential. You can reserve your place in advance by registering at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/alan-baxter-my-life-as-a-scottish-metal-detectorist-earlybird-tickets-861998038337 or by contacting Falkirk Library on 01324 503605. We hope that you can join us on the day to hear about Alan's amazing discoveries and also to help support our hard-working local libraries. |
Traditionally Speaking Revisits the 1970s
15th March 2024 In this month's episode of the Traditionally Speaking Podcast, it's time to go back to the seventies! Among the most iconic of recent decades, the 1970s offered more than its fair share of unique toys for Christmas. In this episode, Tom and Joe take a nostalgic look back at the era of Simon, Weebles, Shrinky-Dink, Strawberry Shortcake, Atari 2600s and many other unforgettable gifts besides. What else could you expect to find under a seventies Christmas tree? Now's your chance to find out! To listen to the podcast, please visit your favourite audio streaming provider or the Traditionally Speaking website at: http://traditionally-speaking.com. |
Happy World Book Day!
7th March 2024 Everyone at Extremis Publishing would like to wish you a very happy World Book Day - wherever you are, and whatever you're reading! World Book Day is a charity that operates in the UK and Ireland which aims to change lives through a love of books and reading. To find out more about the organisation and the invaluable work that it does, as well as how you can get involved, why not visit their official website at: https://www.worldbookday.com/ |
New Book Illustration Podcast
6th March 2024 In this month's episode of the Extremis Publishing Podcast, the North Pole Press's Mary Moore drops in for a chat about the importance of effective book illustration. A veteran illustrator of many titles, Mary takes part in a wide-ranging discussion about the many factors that make a book's design truly memorable, including the North Pole Press's award-winning and much-loved range of volumes for children. To listen to the podcast, please visit your favourite audio streaming provider or our podcast page. Image is Copyright © The North Pole Press, all rights reserved. |
James and Callerton Coming to KBB Birmingham 2024
1st March 2024 Coming up in Birmingham between 3rd-6th March 2024, KBB - the UK's largest gathering of the world's best kitchen, bedroom and bathroom brands and buyers - will be taking place at the famous NEC Birmingham. The Callerton team will be attending KBB and will be on the Cyncly stand (L70) on Monday, the 4th of March, between 1pm to 2pm. Joining them on that day will be author, business professional and Callerton co-founder James R.A. Herriot, author of the recently-published book Insights to Kitchen Design. Additionally, Callerton Kitchens and Interiors has been nominated for the prestigious Kitchen Retailer of the Year Award at this year's kbbreview Retail & Design Awards 2024 - testament to the company's dedication to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction. For more information about the KBB Birmingham expo, please visit their official website at: https://www.kbb.co.uk/ |
Announcing Making History for Pre-order
28th February 2024 Extremis Publishing is delighted to announce that Making History: My Life as a Scottish Metal Detectorist by Alan Baxter is now available for pre-order. Alan Baxter has been behind some of the most significant historical discoveries in Scotland ever to have been made by a metal detectorist. In this book, he details the fundamental rules of his craft and explains how to get involved in this fascinating activity, before taking a look at some of the amazing rarities from centuries past that he has uncovered. Having been active in different regions across the country, Alan recounts his metal detecting adventures over the years, along with his encounters with the historians and other experts who have helped to identify his many finds. Join him as he describes the extraordinary artefacts he has found, accompanied by full-colour illustrations, and shines a light on how you too can get started in this absorbing pursuit. Making History will be released on Friday 19th April 2024, and will be available from all good online retailers and independent booksellers worldwide. For more information about the book, including participating retailers where you can pre-order your copy, please visit our Making History page. |
Insights to Kitchen Design Video Promo
23rd February 2024 Author and business professional James R.A. Herriot introduces his book Insights to Kitchen Design: 40+ Years in the World of a Design-Led Kitchen Specialist - a remarkable journey which explores twenty exceptional and varied kitchen case studies, with full colour illustrations and detailed information about each project. Combining practical guidance with artistic inspiration, James aims to unveil the secrets behind successful, design-led kitchen projects, offering a comprehensive exploration of the process and the vast array of possibilities open to you. To watch the video, please visit our YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EmyUq38nqTw |
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Insights to Kitchen Design Now Available to Buy
16th February 2024 Extremis Publishing is delighted to announce Insights to Kitchen Design: 40+ Years in the World of a Design-Led Kitchen Specialist by James R.A. Herriot is now available for purchase. Combining practical guidance with artistic inspiration, James Herriot aims to unveil the secrets behind successful, design-led kitchen projects, offering a comprehensive exploration of the process and the vast array of possibilities open to you. Explore twenty exceptional and varied kitchen case studies with full-colour photography, each accompanied by two distinct design alternatives within the same spatial constraints. Insights to Kitchen Design is available from all good online retailers and independent booksellers worldwide, and can be purchased in paperback format as well as a special hardback edition. For more information about the book, including participating retailers where you can purchase your own copy, please visit our pages for Insights to Kitchen Design and Insights to Kitchen Design: Special Edition. |
Sing Along with Traditionally Speaking!
15th February 2024 In this month's episode of the Traditionally Speaking Podcast, it's time to get your best singing voice ready. We love to sing them every festive season, but how did Christmas carols get started - and why have they continued to be so popular? In this episode, Tom and Joe take a look back at the complex history of the Christmas carol, moving from antiquity through to the modern day. Along the way, they discover some fascinating facts about this beloved custom - including details of the longest Christmas carol ever written! To listen to the podcast, please visit your favourite audio streaming provider or the Traditionally Speaking website at: http://traditionally-speaking.com. |
Neil's 500RH Coming to New Venues
14th February 2024 Great news for road trip enthusiasts everywhere - author Neil Hallam will soon be coming to two excellent venues to promote his amazing Robin Hood 500 Route. He'll be at Bakewell Farmers' Market (at the Agricultural Business Centre, Bakewell, DE45 1AH) on Saturday 24th February, then at Papplewick and Linby Village Hall (17 Linby Lane, Papplewick, Nottingham NG15 8FB) on Sunday 25th February. On both occasions, Neil will be on hand to talk about his popular guidebook and to sell autographed copies to the public, as well as discussing his 500RH route in detail. You won't want to miss this chance to enjoy a great day out and speak with Neil about his work. For more information about events at Bakewell Farmers' Market, please visit their website at: https://www.whatsonbakewell.co.uk/regular-events/bakewell-farmers-market. Further details about Papplewick and Linby Village Hall can also be found on their site at: https://justinfisher.wixsite.com/village-hall |
New Writing for Publication Course Coming Soon
8th February 2024 There are just a handful of places left for the next session of Dr Tom Christie's popular Writing for Publication course, which will be starting at Forth Valley College's Stirling Campus on Tuesday 20th February. The course runs over six weeks, taking place in two-hour sessions every Tuesday evening from 6pm-8pm, and attendees will receive information about what is involved in the fast-moving world of the modern publishing industry. Topics include copyright law, financial matters and licensing rights, working with publicists and literary agents, and many of the post-publication matters which might be expected once a book is on sale. For more information, or to enrol on the course, please visit the Forth Valley College website at: https://www.forthvalley.ac.uk/courses/creative-industries-and-media/writing-for-publication-evening |
New Insights to Kitchen Design Podcast
7th February 2024 In this month's episode of the Extremis Publishing Podcast, author and award-winning business professional James R.A. Herriot takes part in a discussion about his exciting new book Insights to Kitchen Design, in which he talks about more than forty years of involvement in the interior design industry along with exploring the successes, the challenges, and what is still to come for the future of this fast-moving sector. To listen to the podcast, please visit your favourite audio streaming provider or our podcast page. |
Murray in The National
1st February 2024 Author and archaeologist Dr Murray Cook has been hitting the headlines once again. Murray and his team have uncovered new evidence of the final siege of Stirling Castle, when the Jacobite Army once encircled that famous fortress back in January 1746. As featured in The National newspaper, this newly-unearthed discovery marks an exciting start to Stirling's 900th anniversary year as the city celebrates being named a Royal Burgh by King David I back in 1124. To read more about this fascinating new discovery, please visit The National's website at: https://www.thenational.scot/news/24080943.stirling-new-evidence-discovered-jacobite-siege-scottish-castle/ |
Neil at the Artists, Makers and Fine Food Markets of Nottinghamshire
31st January 2024 Author Neil Hallam wiil be appearing at the Artists, Makers & Fine Food Markets of North Nottinghamshire this Sunday, the 4th of February, between 10am and 2pm. These artisan markets are carefully curated with top local talents from all over the region, and Neil will be there to speak with members of the public about his 500RH road trip as well as to sell and autograph copies of his The Robin Hood 500 Route guidebook. It promises to be a great event. The market will be taking place at Ravenshead Village Hall at Vernon Crescent, Ravenshead, Nottingham, NG15 9BN. For more information about how to get there, please visit their website at: https://www.ravensheadvillagehall.co.uk/ |
Announcing Insights to Kitchen Design for Pre-order
24th January 2024 It is with much pleasure that Extremis Publishing would like to announce Insights to Kitchen Design: 40+ Years in the World of a Design-Led Kitchen Specialist by James R.A. Herriot is now available for pre-order. Drawing from his four decades of experience as a design-led kitchen specialist, James Herriot offers a unique insight to a fascinating profession. Insights to Kitchen Design is aimed not only at industry colleagues, but anyone embarking on the creation of their dream kitchen. Explore twenty exceptional and varied kitchen case studies with full-colour photography, each accompanied by two distinct design alternatives within the same spatial constraints. This approach vividly illustrates the diverse possibilities and opportunities in turning your ‘Dreams to Reality’. This has been the guiding principle and strapline of Callerton, the company co-founded by James and a friend over forty years ago. Combining practical guidance with artistic inspiration, James Herriot aims to unveil the secrets behind successful, design-led kitchen projects, offering a comprehensive exploration of the process and the vast array of possibilities open to you. Insights to Kitchen Design will be released on Friday 16th February 2024, and will be available in paperback as well as a special hardback edition. For more information about the book, including participating retailers where you can pre-order your copy, please visit our pages for Insights to Kitchen Design and Insights to Kitchen Design: Special Edition. |
Traditionally Speaking Puts on its Christmas Sweater
15th January 2024 In this month's edition of the Traditionally Speaking podcast, it's time to talk about Christmas sweaters. You may love them or you may hate them, but Christmas sweaters have become an increasingly popular feature of the modern festive season. They can be beautifully designed or gloriously tasteless, but they're always hard to ignore! Tom and Joe take a look at how the Christmas sweater craze got started, and ask whether they're here to stay. To listen to the podcast, please visit your favourite audio streaming provider or the Traditionally Speaking website at: http://traditionally-speaking.com. |
New Writing for Publication Course Coming Soon
9th January 2024 A brand new session of Dr Tom Christie's popular Writing for Publication course will soon be starting at Forth Valley College's Stirling Campus. The course runs over six weeks, taking place in two-hour sessions every Tuesday evening from 6pm-8pm, and attendees will receive information about what is involved in considering a career as a writer, including working with publishers, publicists and literary agents. Topics such as copyright law, financial matters and licensing rights will all be addressed, as well as the types of post-publication matters which might be expected once a book is on sale. For more information, or to enrol on the course, please visit the Forth Valley College website at: https://www.forthvalley.ac.uk/courses/creative-industries-and-media/writing-for-publication-evening |
Libraries, Literacy and Graphic Novels Podcast with Alex Tucker
8th January 2024 In this month's Extremis Publishing Podcast, Tennessean creative polymath Alex Tucker joins us for a lively and wide-ranging chat about the importance of libraries, the encouragement of literacy, and the art of the graphic novel. Discussing the changing role of public libraries across the world, Alex also delves into the question of what's coming next for writers and artists at a time of such fast-moving cultural change. To listen to the podcast, please visit your favourite audio streaming provider or our podcast page. |
Tom on Ingram Author Spotlight
3rd January 2024 Author and Extremis Publishing Director Dr Tom Christie has been featured as part of Ingram's Author Spotlight series. In the video, Tom talks about ways of extending your reach as an author to connect with potential readers across the world and describes just why the publishing industry is currently in such an exciting phase, before explaining why Extremis Publishing has had such a positive and constructive collaboration with international book distributor Ingram over the years. To view the video, please visit Ingram's YouTube channel at: https://youtu.be/-ITyLpWWzOY |
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