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I’m a writer from Edinburgh with a particular interest in stories from Scotland’s past.
My latest novel The Endeavour of Elsie Mackay is inspired by the true story of pioneering Scottish aviator whose dream was to be the first women to fly the Atlantic. It’s set in 1927-8 and also picks up the stories of the women we first met in The Paris Peacemakers, Stella, Corran and their mother Alison.
The Paris Peacemakers tells the story of three Scots and their struggle to rebuild their lives after the trauma of the First World War. It takes place against the backdrop of negotiations for the Treaty of Versailles, as international politicians attempt to rebuild the world they have shattered.
My debut novel What You Call Free was published in March 2021. Before that I spent many years researching and telling Scotland’s stories in exhibitions, books and digital media and I’m delighted now to be doing this in the way I love most – through fiction. My love of Scotland’s history began with a Scottish History degree at St Andrews University and has included working at the National Museum of Scotland and a career in heritage interpretation, as well as writing several non-fiction books.
But always, it’s the stories of the people which intrigue me the most. Writing fiction allows me to explore their lives in a different way.
I’m represented by literary agent Jenny Brown of Jenny Brown Associates.
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Flora Johnston 
Thanks for connecting with me on my blog, A Writer of History. Congrats on publishing your aunt’s memoir. Looks like we have an interest in WWI in common. Best wishes,
Thanks for taking the time to comment. Your book sounds really interesting – Vimy Ridge was part of my aunt’s story too, so definitely common ground.
Thanks for following my blog, Flora. I’m always interested in learning more about Scotland. My father’s mother family came from there in the 1780s. They are McDonalds.
Thanks Diane. I’m fascinated by all the Scots who moved to Canada in the 18th and 19th centuries – one day I’d love to visit some of the communities in which they settled.
I am a distant cousin of Captain Daniel Gordon Cameron and was really interested in seeing information in your book . Thank you. His first cousin is,my 3x great grandfather who pioneered farms in South Gippsland Austraila and used to correspond with Daniels family .
Hi Anne, thanks for getting in touch. I’m really interested to hear that Daniel Gordon Campbell is still remembered. What was the name of your ancestor who emigrated? I think Gordon (he was known by his middle name) had a brother who was also killed in WWI, I don’t know if there were any others. The scrapbook I have is full of tributes to him, and also some photos of his sporting achievements. I’d love to know any more information you have about the family. If you send me a message via the contact page I can email you privately. Flora