Jan 12, 2017 | 2017, Blog, Coffee With, Scott Kyle
Rae: First, if we were meeting at a coffee shop I’d be drinking a Mocha Peppermint Latte 🙂 ! What would you order?
Scott: IRN BRU of course.
Rae: How were your holidays? Did you have any special plans?
Scott: Do nothing. Ha ha it’s been a hard year.
Rae: Any family traditions? Or do you gather your loved ones and set off for a family adventure?
Scott: Just spending time together drinking and eating yum yum.
Rae: For those who are unfamiliar with your work, you have appeared on the stage, film and TV. You are also involved in the Bathgate Regal Community Theatre. Can you tell us a little bit about the Bathgate Regal Community Theatre and your role in Theatre?
Scott: Basically I manage the day to day running of the theatre but I’m keen to be  more involved with the artistic side of things, but at the moment its just not possible as running the theatre takes up most of my time. https://www.bathgateregal.org/scott-kyle/
Rae: How do you balance your work at the theatre company while filming a movie or TV show?
Scott: The theatre support my acting as I’m a good role model for our children, youth theatre and HNC students.
Rae: You’ve also appeared in films and TV, most recently in Outlander (Season 2.) I loved your role as Ross, were you familiar with the series by Diana Gabaldon before you auditioned?
Scott: No I had to look up season one before my audition.
Rae: What was it like to step “inside” novel with such a huge fan-base?
Scott: I still don’t think it has hit me yet that I was on the show, pretty surreal.
Rae: The sets and costumes were absolutely breathtaking. What was your most memorable moment while filming Outlander?
Scott: So many but I enjoyed the battle scenes as they had so many moving parts.
Rae:Â As we start 2017 – where can we expect to see you?
Scott: I’m working with the National Theatre of Scotland developing a new play and doing a workshop with Fraser Murdoch for our Animated project BAB – The man who took too much.
Rae: I had so much fun having you here today and I wish you a fabulous year of fun and adventure. I also hope we see Ross again in Season 3 of Outlander!
***** Tasty Tidbits *****
1. What is a must read book and why? Outlander of course because I’m in the TV show.
2. What is one place that I should see if I visit your hometown? Picture house pub.
3. Castles or Beaches? Beaches.Â
4. What is one thing readers would be surprised to know about you? I have adopted (stole) my neighbors cat.Â
5. Hard Rock or Classical? Favorite Band or Artist? Hard Rock & Rolling Stones.Â
6. If you had an all expenses paid trip anywhere in the world, where would you go?  Dubai.Â
7. What is your guilty pleasure? Chinese Food.Â
8. What are you afraid of? Snakes.Â
9. Tats or No Tats? No tats.Â
10. Organized or Free Floating? Free Floating.Â
11. Binge watcher or weekly viewer? Which show(s)? Binge – Vikings.Â
12. What’s on your playlist? Stereophonics, Rod Stewart.Â
13. What play or musical do you want to see next? Black Witch about the Scottish Regiment.Â
14. Are you a crafter or tinker? Crafter.Â
15. What is your best tip for relaxing? Meditation.Â
16. What is your favorite TV show and why? Outlander – I’m in it.
17. If you could pick a book you’ve read and make it into a movie, produce or act, which book would it be? Cloe Moss – The way home.Â
18. What’s your favorite movie of all time and why? The Rock, Sean Connery.Â
19. Would you rather see a movie in the theatre or at home on DVD and why? Movie theatre as I get to turn my phone off.Â
20. What is one thing you can’t live without? My Wife Karen.Â
21. Do you love to cook or go out to eat? Eat out.Â
22. If you could invite 5 people to dinner (not friends and family – that’s too easy) who would it be? The Beatles and Stephen Walters.Â
23. Motorcycle or Bicycle? Motorcycle.Â
24. If you could try any career for a day, what would it be? Stunt man.Â
25. Who do you admire and why? My mum – she’s my hero.
Thanks again for hanging out! Time for another Latte 🙂
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Official Bio provided by Scott Kyle:
Scott has a string of stage, film and TV credits to his name, and most recently in the American TV series Outlander (Season 2). Scott has full time work as Artistic Director and Manager of the Regal, using his annual leave to do film and other acting work. But he got here the hard way; he spent years touring with his own theatre company, is aware of the high unemployment rates of actors and is passionate about improving prospects for young actors and getting people into theatres.
Four years ago he was asked if he could help turn around the fortunes of the Regal Theatre. Drawing on his experience as an actor, producer and marketeer, he has made it an act-friendly venue, and does everything in his power to get people into the theatre to experience a live show. Initiatives he has promoted include the Regal Academy of Performing Arts, the Regal Film Academy, Tech School, Regal Radio and monthly comedy nights. He has many ideas for the way forward and utilises his contacts from within the entertainment industry to bring some big names to Bathgate.
He was in the BAFTA-nominated film Kajaki in 2014 and has worked with some great directors and producers in recent times. But what he really wants is for you to go come along to the Regal, support the little theatre companies and the students he is training here, and most importantly, enjoy live theatre at a great local venue!
Scott attended The City of Glasgow College where he studied Acting and Performance (NQ, HNC, HND). During his studies he received a number of awards for his entrepreneurial skills.
2009 – The Enterprising Student Award 2009. Â
2008 – The Chris Hunter Memorial Cup for Outstanding Achievement 2008
2007 – The SQA Star Award 2007
After graduating from college Scott went on to establish NLP Theatre Company.Â
NLP’s first production “Singin I’m No A Billy, He’s a Tim” by Des Dillon was a critically acclaimed show (“Scottish Theatre’s greatest success story of recent times.” – Alan Chadwick – STV Entertainment) and a commercial success, grossing over ÂŁ2 million at the box office.Â
Over 75% of the people who came to see the show had never been to the theatre before. Â
This was Scott`s aim to encourage hard to reach audiences to visit the theatre. Scott appeared in the production as Billy, and received the “Best Actor Award” at The Stage Awards for Acting Excellence in 2010 (Edinburgh Festival ).
In 2013 Scott formed the Regal Rep Company in association with NLP Theatre which presented a new piece of work “How To Make a Killing in Bollywood” at the Edinburgh Festival. It grossed over ÂŁ20,000 in ticket sales at the Gilded Balloon, receiving excellent 4 and 5 star reviews.Â
Whilst committed to The Regal Community Theatre as Artistic Director and Venue Manager on a full time basis, Scott is fortunate to have the support of the Trustees to work on occasional acting projects, and recently played the part of Cpl Stu Pearson in the feature film “Kajaki The True Story”.
This film was produced by Oscar winning producerGareth-Ellis Unwin (The King’s Speech) and Pukka Films.Â
Kajaki is a British War Film based on actual events during the Afghan War. It was released in cinemas on 28th November 2014, and received a BAFTA nomination for “Outstanding Debute by a British Writer, Director or Producer” at the 2015 BAFTAS
Want to know more about Scott, check out the video at https://www.bathgateregal.org/scott-kyle OR IMDB
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Dec 27, 2016 | Barbara Devlin, Blog
The charming Dionysia de Beaumais conceals more than her face behind a scarf. Despite her pleas for mercy, she is betrothed to a man with whom she shared pleasant conversation at court, and she dreads the inevitable disclosure of a painful past and her most intimate secret. But the giant knight is not what he appears, and he
wins her heart. When an old enemy resurfaces, threatening her newfound happiness, Dionysia risks everything to save Aristide.
Reconciled to an arranged marriage, Nautionnier Knight Aristide de Laurentiis takes matters into his own hands and expresses interest in a mysterious but modest lady blessed with sharp intellect and wit, and His Majesty obliges the one-time Templar. When Aristide discovers the cruel truth his gentle wife hides behind her veil, his insatiable lust for revenge threatens to destroy them. Can love conquer evil and heal old wounds?
Excerpt:
Marriage manifested a lethal trap for the unsuspecting soul. Forever bound to a woman, when the Templar Code demanded chastity, an honorable Nautionnier Knight dangled on the precipice of damnation until he passed into the not-so-glorious hereafter, given his disobedience of the tenets that defined his existence. It was for that reason Aristide de Laurentiis studied his brother with inexpressible sympathy, on Arucard’s wedding day, and focused his attention on something important.
His empty belly.
In the massive great hall at Westminster Palace, beneath the most opulent hammerbeam roof Aristide had ever seen, he lingered near the food table, perused the vast array of tempting items, and filled his plate with savory selections, including an impressive helping of lampreys with hot sauce. At one corner of the sweetmeats collection, he snared a puffed pastry in the shape of a lion.
“I believe that is intended as a decoration, great knight.” A soft, melodic voice offered wise counsel, amid the elegantly garbed nobles, and he quickly restored the item to its place and searched for the benevolent soul. In a dark corner, he narrowed his stare and spied a veiled creature. “Hello.”
“My lady.” In deference, he dipped his chin. “Thank you, for sparing me a measure of embarrassment, and I am in your debt. It has been a long time since I mingled with such estimable company.” Then he snickered. “Wherefore do you shelter alone in darkness, when the other ladies vie for husbands?”
“Because I am a woman, it must follow that I am in want of a spouse?” She snorted. “By your logic, I have chosen the most opportune position, near the food, if your portions offer an indication of your inclinations. Or am I to conclude that brawn does not equate brains, my lord, and you are a wasteful sort?” A hint of amusement colored her tone, thus he took no offense. “As you evidence plenty of the former but little of the latter, in our brief discussion.”
“Indeed?” When he rounded the display, she shrank further into the shadows. “You should be careful how you speak, as thither are those who might take insult to your assertions and seek retribution, in the form of a sound beating of your bottom.”
“Would you visit violence upon a woman half your size?” A subtle tremor in her reply indicated he frightened her. “I apologize, as I meant no affront, my lord. But you seemed so enamored of the fare that I could not resist teasing you. Pray, forgive me.”
“Come hither, into the light.” Intrigued by the fascinating creature, Aristide grasped her wrist and pulled her into the soft glow of a wall sconce. “What is your name?”
“I am Lady Dionysia, daughter of Lord Goncourt.”
Author Info:
Bestselling author Barbara Devlin was born a storyteller. A Texan, through and through, Barbara hasn’t been without a book in her possession since she was in kindergarten. She wrote her first short story, a really cheesy murder-mystery, in high school, but it was a Christmas gift, a lovely little diary with a bronze lock, given to her in the fifth grade that truly inspired her love of writing.
After completing part of her undergraduate studies at the University of London, where she developed a love of all things British, Barbara returned home and began a career in banking. But the late 80s weren’t too promising for the financial industry, and every bank that hired Barbara soon folded. So she searched for a stable occupation, and the local police department offered the answer to her prayers.
Initially, Barbara wasn’t too sure about her new career in law enforcement, but she soon came to love being a police officer. And then one uncharacteristically cold and icy day in December 1998, Barbara was struck by a car and pinned against a guardrail while working an accident on a major highway. Permanently disabled, she retired from the police department and devoted her time and energy to physical therapy.
Once Barbara got back on her feet, she focused on a new career in academia. She earned an MA in English and continued a course of study for a Doctorate in Literature and Rhetoric. She happily considered herself an exceedingly eccentric English professor, until success in Indie publishing lured her into writing, full-time, featuring her fictional knighthood, the Brethren of the Coast.
Dec 23, 2016 | Anna Campbell, Blog, December 2016, Samantha Chase
A Match Made in Mistletoe: A Regency Novella
by Anna Campbel is the perfect gift for those who love historical regency romance. At $0.99 it’s a great gift to slip into a stocking, card, or e-reader.
A bit of mistletoe, a dashing man and a few indiscrete thoughts make this a must read spicy latte. Serena has been promised to a man who she thinks is the man of her dreams. What will happen when she realizes that he might not exacty be her knight in shining armor?
A holiday guest, a childhood friend and a snowstorm will find Serena confronted with deciding who it is her heart truly belongs to.
A This two peppers spicy latte hot 
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About the Author:
Anna Campbell has written ten multi award-winning historical romances for Grand Central Publishing and Avon HarperCollins, and her work is published in seventeen languages. Anna has won numerous awards for her Regency-set stories including Romantic Times Reviewers Choice, the Booksellers Best, the Golden Quill (three times), the Heart of Excellence (twice), the Write Touch, the Aspen Gold (twice) and the Australian Romance Readers Association’s favorite historical romance (five times). Anna is currently engaged in writing the “Dashing Widows” series, which started in 2015 with The Seduction of Lord Stone. She lives on the beautiful east coast of Australia where she writes full-time.
A collection of novellas that are sure to please the reader in your life AND a portion of the proceeds go to Caring Community Foundation. A gift that keeps on giving.
Christmas Once Again by Samantha Chase is a novella included in this must read collection.
A winter storm, big dreams and the holidays fast approaching, will they rekindle their love in time for the holidays? Will Hunter and Lexi find their happy-ever-after?
Take a walk in snow, put a few logs on the fire and whip up a yummy drink. Sit back and dive into another holiday romance that is sure to make you feel great!
Author Info:
New York Times and USA Today Bestseller/contemporary romance writer Samantha Chase released her debut novel, Jordan’s Return, in November 2011. Although she waited until she was in her 40’s to publish for the first time, writing has been a lifelong passion. Her motivation to take that step was her students: teaching creative writing to elementary age students all the way up through high school and encouraging those students to follow their writing dreams gave Samantha the confidence to take that step as well.
When she’s not working on a new story, she spends her time reading contemporary romances, playing way too many games of Scrabble or Solitaire on Facebook and spending time with her husband of 25 years and their two sons in North Carolina.
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by Anna Campbel is the perfect gift for those who love historical regency romance. At $0.99 it’s a great gift to slip into a stocking, card, or e-reader.
