Where better to hear about the shape-shifting Viking trickster god than among some giant Viking tombstones at the Govan Stones Museum?

A Special Invitation

Join us for a no-holds-barred interview with the creator of the Loki: A Bad God's Guide series, Louie Stowell. Or someone who LOOKS like Louie Stowell, at least. Did we mention Loki’s a shapeshifter…?

You can either order free tickets for the event only or choose the "Book and Free Ticket" option @ £7.99 to secure your copy of Louie's newest book- Loki: A Bad God's Guide to Causing Chaos. Books can be picked up in advance of the event or on the day.

About the Book

Loki: A Bad God’s Guide, is the bestselling, wickedly funny comics-style diary series by acclaimed author and illustrator, Louie Stowell.

Loki, the mighty trickster god, has been banished by Odin for bad behaviour to live on Earth as an eleven-year-old boy and learn how to be good. The series follows Loki as he attempts to win back his place in Asgard by going to school, putting up with his annoying fake brother, Thor, and doing good deeds to win virtue points – whilst logging all of this in a diary that knows when he’s lying ...

Packed with hilarious doodles and comics, starring a brilliant cast of characters and monsters from Norse mythology, this laugh-out-loud series is suitable for ages 8 and up. Copies of all the books, with a brand new look and bonus material, will be available to buy and get signed by Louie on the day.

Praise for the Loki Series:

“This bad boy’s journey is a laugh-out-loud delight, packed with cartoons and footnotes,perfect for fans of The Wimpy Kid.”–The Daily Mail

“Outrageously funny [...] Sharp wit, ethical dilemmas, sly mythological references andoodles of doodles are a recipe for pure reading pleasure.”–The Guardian

“Laugh-out-loud funny, this is an irreverent romp through practical moral philosophy,like Netflix’s The Good Place with more snarky cartoon snakes.”–The Observer

"You must read these books"– Jamie Smart, bestselling author of Bunny vs Monkey

“Not just bestselling and funny; its pithy cartooning didn’t insult anyone’s intelligence.”-Kitty Empire,Kitty Empire's Chapter Books of the Year, Observer

“So funny and magnificently clever.”– Jen Carney, Author of Accidental Diary of a B.U.G

“Forget Thor, it's Louie who really brings the thunder with this book. Action-packed,smart and very, very funny.”-Rob Biddulph, Author of Draw with Rob

“Hilarious, clever, addictive and so full of heart that I truly didn’t want it toend.”-Annabel Steadman, Author of Skandar and the Unicorn Thief

This event is part of the inaugural Govan Book Festival. Events taking place at the Govan Stones between June and late August 2026.

Access Information/ Limitations

Renovations at Govan Old Church are underway to ensure Govan Old Church will be, for the first time, fully accessible.

However, at present, the church entrance has 5 steps, with a mobile ramp on site to assist when required. Unfortunately this is not suitable for larger powered wheelchairs.

Our team are happy to assist with venue entry and exit with advance notice of your visit. If mobility support would be beneficial for you during your visit, we invite you to contact the Govan Old team in advance, at info@thegovanstones.org.uk

Throughout renovation works, temporary toilet facilities will be in operation inside the venue. We regret to inform that these temporary facilities do not currently support wheelchairs.

Description supplied by the event organiser.