Alexander McCall Smith - Author Biographies

Alexander McCall Smith (nickname: Sandy) was 24 August 1948 in Bulawayo, Southern Rhodesia. At that time there was a British colony, now called Zimbabwe. His training was at Christian Brothers College. He moved to Scotland where he attended Edinburgh University to study law. Later he moved to Botswana to help Africa, the establishment of a Faculty of Law and teaches at the University of Botswana.

After Alexander returned to Edinburgh, he married Elizabeth, consult a doctor. They have twoDaughters. Back at the University of Edinburgh, he became professor of medical law and is now professor emeritus.

Alexander says he submitted his first manuscript, when he was eight years and was politely refused. When he was 28 years, had his first book, a children's pool, the novel appeared. He says he wrote about 30 books for children, but was disappointed when only limited success. He was told that his style was too gentle and whimsical writing.

Alexanderbegan writing short stories, some are produced by the BBC and also wrote a radio play. Then he began to write some stories Botswana. Alexander McCall Smith's career took a dramatic turn when he "published in The No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency", which are intended for a series of stories will be very short, but turned into a series of novels. Now has three major series and several stand-alone novels.

Alexander and his wife started "The orchestra really terrible," he says, is a realamateur orchestra. He is a bassoonist. He said that on NPR and the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation played. Alexander also co-founder of the "No. 1 Ladies' Opera House, a training center operates in Botswana.

Alexander says he always wears a kilt to his purchases. In Scotland, kilts are worn for special occasions and signing his books are special occasions.

Bibliography:
The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series:
NO. 1 Ladies Detective Agency '(1998)
Tears of teaGiraffe (2000)
Morality for beautiful girls (2001)
The Kalahari Typing School for Men (2002)
The cupboard full of life (2004)
In the company of women Allegro (2004)
Blue Shoes and Happiness (2006)
The good husband of Zebra Drive (2007)
The Miracle at Speedy Motors (2008)
Tea Time for the traditional built (2009)
Comfort Double Safari Club (2010)

The 2 1 / 2 Pillars of Wisdom Series:
Portuguese Irregular Verbs (2003)
The subtleties of sausage dogs(2003)
In 2003 the villa of reduced circumstances ()
The Sunday Philosophy Club Series: Isabel Dalhousie Mysteries AKA
The philosophers' club Sunday (2004)
Friends, Lovers, Chocolate (2005)
The correct setting of the Rain (2006)
The careful management of compliments (2007)
The Comfort of Saturdays (2008)
The lost art of gratitude (2009)

44 Scotland Street series:
44 Scotland Street (2005)
Espresso Tales (2005)
Love over Scotland (2006)
The World According to Bertie(2007)
The Unbearable Lightness of Scones (2008)
Other novels:
Children of Wax: African folk tales (1991)
Heavenly Date and Other flirt (1995)
The girl who married a lion and other tales from Africa (2004)
La's Orchestra Saves the World (2008)
Corduroy Mansions (2008)

Children's Books:
The Perfect Hamburger (1984)
Alix and the Tiger (1988)
The dog tin (1990)
Calculator Annie (1991)
Pirates Popcorn (1991)
Akimbo and the Lions(1992)
The Doughnut Ring
Akimbo and the Crocodile Man (1993)
Paddy and the Pied Piper (1994)
The Muscle Machine (1995)
The Bubblegum Tree (1996)
Mystery breaking Balloons (1997)
The five lost aunts Harriet Bean (1997)
Chocolate Money Mystery (1999)
Teacher Trouble (2000)
Akimbo and the Elephants (2005)
Dream Angus (2006)
Akimbo and the snakes (2006)
Akimbo and the Baboons (2008)