Carrie Kills A Man: A Memoir

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Carrie was .net magazine’s longest standing contributor, and with good reason. Carrie consistently turns in great copy, and writes with wit and authority without ever being patronising. I’d happily recommend Carrie for any tech-related wordiness”

I was a regular contributor to BBC Radio Scotland from 2003 to 2023, spending the last five of those years doing Tech Talk every Monday on Mornings With Kaye Adams. For more than a decade prior to that I was the “technology guru” for MacAulay & Co with comedian Fred MacAulay. I’ve appeared frequently on shows across the BBC network. I can write for radio as well as appear on it: I co-wrote the script for a six-part Radio 2 documentary series presented by Kate Thornton. Carrie Kills a Man by Carrie Marshall ( 404 Ink) is shortlisted for a British Book Award in the Discover category. The Discover Book of the Year category focuses on underrepresented voices.

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I’m delighted, excited and a little bit frightened to have been invited into the 404 Ink family by Heather and Laura: I love their attitude, their bravery, their sense of humour and of course, their books,” says Carrie. “For me, being published by 404 Ink is like a Joy Division fan signing to Factory Records, if Factory was still going and everybody wasn’t incompetent or off their faces on drugs. 404 Ink have published some of my very favourite things, and I can’t think of anybody better to help me share this story and show you what it’s like to be one the people you constantly hear about but never from.”

Rowling herself has become more central to the trans/anti-trans culture war –and, as a result, Hogwarts Legacy has become embroiled in it too. Super-Infinite: The Transformations of John Donne by Katherine Rundell Audiobook: Fiction BOOK OF THE YEAR The Climate Book by Greta Thunberg et al Non-fiction: Narrative BOOK OF THE YEAR supported by The Big IssueThis book is a must read for everyone but especially for all the facts, figures and waiting times about Trans healthcare. From the outside, many people may have thought you had what you call ‘the perfect life’ which brought with it a certain status and privilege. How difficult was it to maintain that ideal, and how do you feel now about the societal pressure to live up to it?

I love 404 Ink, and have done since their first ever title, Nasty Women. They’ve published some of my very favourite books and introduced me to some of my favourite writers. So I’m really excited that they’re going to publish me. Since writing about the controversies surrounding Hogwarts Legacy last year, the situation has only become more heatedI’ve had the pleasure of working with Carrie at Scottish Women Inventing Music (SWIM). The charity has been made stronger by Carrie’s contribution; her copywriting is flawless and has been a notable asset. I produce the official SWIM podcast; Carrie is one of the researchers and presenters and her skills have been some of the strongest I have encountered in my time working in media. Her approach is professional, friendly and empathetic, and she is always someone I look forward to working with.” Throughout the book, Carrie discusses and highlights the non-linear process of transition and how what we feel and allow ourselves to feel is shaped by our environment and the information we have. I think this recognition is really powerful as it really highlights that how we feel can evolve as our environment changes and as our knowledge about something increases. A reminder that visibility truly does matter and can be life changing.