JACKIE McLEAN

● When does your weekend start?

I work full-time (as well as writing), so technically it begins when I clock off at 4pm on a Friday.

● Perfect night in?

I have lots of hobbies, so being able potter at my family history, doing a spot of writing and planning the next adventure makes a night in pretty perfect. And maybe a little TV.

● Perfect night out?

Being able to spend time chatting the people I love.

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● Ideal weekend partner?

I’m really lucky in that my ideal weekend partner is my actual partner, there’s nobody’s company I enjoy more.

● Favourite weekend shopping destination?

utterly hate shopping

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● Favourite place to walk?

My favourite place for walking is Durisdeer in southern Scotland, particularly following the trail to Roman fort. at the

● Weekend you’d love to live again? We went to Barcelona for a long weekend a few years ago.

● Weekend you’d hate to live again We recently had to say goodbye to our dog of 13 years. That was heartbreaking.

● Perfect Sunday breakfast? Scrambled eggs with smoked salmon on nice crusty bread with a slab of butter.

● Your cure for the Sunday blues?

A swim followed by a stint in the steam room and Jacuzzi – we live across the road from our local sports centre, so it’s an easy stroll to get there.

● Your dream weekend (if money was no object)?

Home is my favourite place, so a weekend at home (especially when it involves seeing the grandkids) is magic.

Dundee-based author Jackie McLean’s new international crime novel Shadows, published by ThunderPoint, is on sale now.