Louise McLaughlin, author of Discovery (Book 1 in the D-Notice Series), has been invited to take part in TriumphOfTheNow.com‘s “Ten Words or Fewer” interview format!
Read on below!
Q: What is the title of your book?
A: Discovery
Q: What’s the book about?
A: Gods, politics, witches and an unsuspecting human.
Q: Why did you write this book?
A: I wanted to read it.
Q: And why now?
A: The theme “the illusion of control” is very now.
Q: Why do you write, generally?
A: I find writing and art both therapeutic and cathartic.
Q: Are you working on any new projects?
A: Disclosure, Book 2 in the series. A standalone called Dimensions.
Q: What are your politics/values?
A: People should be kind. The government should protect, not control.
Q: Describe the ideal reader of your book.
A: Someone who questions what they see.
Q: Are we alone in the universe?
A: That would be sad.
Q: Do you listen to music?
A: Today I’ve listened to Classical, pop and some R&B.
Q: What differentiates us from the animals?
A: Opposable thumbs and the ability to swear.
Q: What is your preferred breakfast – something you could have every day?
A: Toast. I cannot live without toast.
Q: What’s the largest animal you’ve seen running free?
A: Elephant in Africa.
Q: When was the last time you climbed a tree?
A: 4 years ago.
Q: What’s the best decision you’ve ever made?
A: To write my stories.
Q: What is “cool”?
A: Glaciers shape valleys and are chilly.
Q: Do you like routine or spontaneity?
A: I like my spontaneous moments planned in advance.
Q: How do you nourish yourself on a psychological level?
A: Time to myself.
Q: What makes you cry?
A: Literally everything. I cry at cartoons.
Q: What is a soul?
A: Is the person. The book, Dimensions, dives into this.
Q: Have you ever seen a monkey in the wild? If yes, where were you?
A: Yes in Africa.
Q: Describe your hairstyle.
A: Hair no style.
Bio:
Louise McLaughlin was born in the same hospital where George Orwell wrote 1984. When growing up in East Kilbride in the 80s, it was clear to see the legacy he left; there was a library on every corner and two nuclear bunkers.
She went to Glasgow University and achieved a Master of Arts. She then joined the sensible corporate world of paper shuffling. For the last 25 years, her career has culminated in various promotions to the heady heights where she now tells stories for a living. She still shuffles paper, but virtually now, so that’s progress.
“Ten Words or Fewer” gives writers (novelists, poets, essayists, playwrights, screenwriters, anyone writing anything else) the opportunity to introduce themselves and their work. If interested in taking part, email triumphofthenow@gmail.com for more details.
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Here’s a video of me recently performing at the prestigious (it has a Wikipedia page) comedy night, Quantum Leopard. Listen to how much fun the crowd is having. You could have that much fun, too!
Forthcoming gigs include the following – there may/will be others:
18th February 2026, 7.30pm: Laughable, Wanstead Library
26th February 2026: Mirth Control, Bexhill-on-Sea
12th March 2025: BALD PERSONALITY DISORDER 30 MIN WIP at Glasgow International Comedy Festival
26th March 2026, 7.30pm: Comedy @ Cosmic, Plymouth
May 2026: BALD PERSONALITY DISORDER FULL LENGTH WIP at the BRIGHTON FRINGE
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“I like my spontaneous moments planned in advance.” — Love that.
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