713i2mqsttL._SL1500_ (1) (1) (1) Reviews and recommendations - A Dynasty of Dragons by Doreen Hopwood Review by Mary Irvine Local author, Doreen Hopwood, launched her debut novel ‘A Dynasty of Dragons’ at Alexandria Library, attracting an audience of over 40. In conversation with fellow author, Mary Irvine, Doreen spoke of how her love of writing developed from the less than helpful primary school teacher to Clydesider Editor • Issue 32
original-CF46C286-B1CF-4A21-B774-53D2E77130DF ‘13’ A Teenage Drama Review by Ben Pryde & Photos by Kevin Rodgers Having had no knowledge of the synopsis of ‘13’, I had no idea what to expect when I entered Clydebank Town Hall for the performance. It’s safe to say I was blown away by the crude humour, excellent choreography and Clydesider Editor • Creative
Neither Here nor There Book cover Reviews & Recommendations: 'Neither Here nor There' by C.G Docherty Review by Mary Irvine More people than ever before are interested in their roots. This book explores the origins of the people of the Vale and of Dumbarton, but it is much more than a ‘where did they come from?’ account. In telling the story of the Irish immigration and Clydesider Editor • Issue 28
Reader Recommendations: Scotland's Forgotten Hero? By Mary Irvine ‘Don Roberto’ conjures up an exotic picture of a swashbuckling adventurer, but that was just a part of the name. So, who was the man behind this romantic name? He was Robert Bontine Cunninghame Graham, born in London in 1852, but a Scot through and through, with Clydesider Editor • Issue 25
