A launch event for the new novel High Energy Unpleasant:

Fern Brady in conversation with Christopher McArthur Boyd

Comedian Fern Brady launches her forthcoming debut novel High Energy Unpleasant in conversation with Christopher McArthur Boyd here at Winter Words Festival 2027.

The event offers a first look at Brady’s move into fiction and the ideas behind her new novel, following the success of her memoir Strong Female Character.

Fern Brady is a comedian from West Lothian. She studied English Literature at the University of Edinburgh. Her first book Strong Female Character – a memoir about her autism diagnosis – won the Nero Prize for non-fiction, a British Book Award for best audiobook and Books Are My Bag prize for non-fiction. Her debut novel will be released in March 2027.

Christopher Macarthur-Boyd, born and bred in Glasgow, is Scotland’s foremost purveyor of sad, clever stand-up that is immaculately crafted and laugh-out-loud funny. 2024 has seen Christopher release his debut stand-up comedy special Oh No! with 800 Pound Gorilla Media and launch the hugely popular-chart topping comedy podcast Here Comes The Guillotine with Frankie Boyle and Susie McCabe. After a sell-out run at the Fringe, CMB will tour the UK and Ireland with his hit-show Scary Times this Autumn, culminating with his biggest show to date at the 1500-seater Pavilion Theatre in Glasgow. Star of Comedy Central Live, Christopher has also co-starred in two series of BBC Scotland’s Up For It, hosted BBC Scotland’s stand-up vehicle, The Comedy Underground, appeared on Frankie Boyle’s New World Order (BBC Two) and has made multiple appearances on the Scotland Made Me series. Christopher is also a regular on BBC Scotland’s Breaking The News and has made appearances on BBC Radio 4 Extra’s Stands Up At The Fringe, BBC Radio 4’s Fred at The Stand, and Russell Kane’s Evil Genius for BBC Sounds. Christopher has written for shows such as 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown and Late Night Mash.

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