Today, an exhibition opens at the Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh which celebrates the life of Victorian plant hunter John Jeffrey. Read More
Exhibition opens in Edinburgh
Unearthing the epic true story of a missing Scottish explorer
Unearthing the epic true story of a missing Scottish explorer. An article first published in The Scotsman, 25 April 2019 Read More
Green Gold launch events
My latest book Green Gold was published on 18th April, and it’s been interesting seeing the first reviews. This week I’m looking forward to a number of promotional activities in Scotland. Read More
Green Gold fresh from the printers
Today was an exciting day, which at one time seemed so far away. Advance copies of my first full novel arrived fresh from the printers Clay Ltd. Published by Unbound, Green Gold: The Epic True Story of Victorian Plant Hunter John Jeffrey is available officially from 18th April. Advance copies are available from all book… Read More
The Art of Taxidermy – book review
The Art of Taxidermy is an evocative, effervescent and eviscerating short story, following the journey of a plucky young girl who confronts grief and sexism head on. Read More
Living Woods magazine
I’m grateful to Living Woods magazine for featuring an article about my forthcoming novel Green Gold. Read More
The Little Book of Trees
The Little Book of Trees – a delightful and beautifully-produced little book, crammed with interesting facts, helpful identification guides, and stunning photographs. Read More
Book launch and signing event
Join author Gabriel Hemery introducing his new biographical novel Green Gold telling the story of intrepid plant hunter John Jeffrey. Talk, Q&A, and Book signing. Read More
Green Gold newsletter No.12
It’s been longer than six months since I last sent out my regular newsletter following the creation of my latest book GREEN GOLD. I’ve been busy on a number of fronts, especially since the book became fully-funded in September. This issue features include news of the front cover design, final production phases, book publication date, news… Read More
Gift a book patronage
For a limited remaining time, anyone pre-ordering a copy of Green Gold will have their name printed as a Subscriber in the book. You can provide the name of a loved one instead. Read More
Green Gold cover revealed
First the manuscript is written, then a publishing offer negotiated and contract signed, fundraising started, fundraising successfully completed, then work started again on the manuscript with a first edit then second edit, followed by copyediting . . . it’s a long process writing a book! In fact, since completing the manuscript of Green Gold, it’s… Read More
John Jeffrey discovered on Twitter
I had been wondering how best to celebrate the forthcoming publication of my novel about the plant hunter John Jeffrey. Imagine my surprise when the Victorian explorer himself took to Twitter this week! Read More
