His novel ‘As the Women Lay Dreaming’ (Saraband) was inspired by the Iolaire disaster near Stornoway in January 1919. This was shortlisted for a number of awards and won the Paul Torday Memorial Prize for 2020.
Also published in that year is ‘The Man Who Talks To Birds’ (Saraband), a collection of poems inspired by the beginning of lockdown. Two books will be appearing in 2021.
His new novel, ‘In a Veil of Mist’ (Saraband) is published in March 2021. His latest non-fiction book, ‘For the Safety of All – the Story of Scotland’s Lighthouses’ (HES) appears at the end of May. For more information, visit donaldsmurray.co.uk.