IAIN KELLY

A TO Z CHALLENGE APRIL 2017

I am taking part in the annual A to Z Challenge for the month of April.

My theme, after much debate, is a simple one – inspired by my children’s A to Z jigsaw, I’m planning to write a short story based on the pictured object for each letter of the alphabet. With a bit of luck all the stories will connect with each other in some way.

The jigsaw is pictured here to give a rundown of all the objects for each letter. The first story – A for Ant – will be published on Saturday 1st April, and after that each day, skipping Sundays.

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For more information on the challenge, you can visit the website HERE. I hope you enjoy reading my efforts as much as I will enjoy taking part.

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30 responses to “A TO Z CHALLENGE APRIL 2017”

  1. John Davis Frain Avatar
    John Davis Frain

    Welcome aboard, Iain. You’ll do great with the challenge, and it truly is a challenge. I’m playing too — writing my own murder scene each day with a new weapon by letter. Like Wile E. Coyote, I keep bouncing back for more.

    Come visit if you like (JohnDavisFrain.com). I’ll be back for your entries. You’ve got your work cut out for you, a short story a day will be tough! But your the man for it.

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar
      Iain Kelly

      Thanks for introducing me to it John, look forward to reading your efforts, a lot of creative murders needed! I’m just hoping to be able to keep up in my rookie year!

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  2. joyroses13 Avatar
    joyroses13

    Look forward to reading your stories! What a creative idea.

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar
      Iain Kelly

      Thanks Joy, hopefully I can keep up with it every day!

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  3. rambling kori Avatar
    rambling kori

    This seems really interesting, I may do the challenge. I look forward to reading your stories next month!

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar
      Iain Kelly

      Thanks, I you have the time you should give it a go 🙂

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      1. rambling kori Avatar
        rambling kori

        Yeah I just don’t have a theme or any idea on a theme lol

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      2. Iain Kelly Avatar
        Iain Kelly

        That’s he tricky part. My advice is to keep it simple, don’t try to think of something too complicated.

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  4. James Avatar
    James

    I wish I had the time but unfortunately, real life demands that I pay attention to it occasionally. Looking forward to reading your take on this though.

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar
      Iain Kelly

      Thanks James, hopefully I can manage it without abandoning real life altogether.

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  5. lumosvox Avatar
    lumosvox

    Good luck! I’ll be back to read your stories. I would attempt it myself, but I’m not sure I’d be able to keep up!!

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar
      Iain Kelly

      Thank you, that’s my worry too, but I’ll give it a go!

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  6. Arlee Bird Avatar
    Arlee Bird

    That’s about as basic as you could get and that sounds pretty good to me. How fun to let your imagination flow using such a colorful prompt source. Have a great April Challenge!

    Arlee Bird
    Tossing It Out

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar
      Iain Kelly

      Thanks Arlee, you too and look forward to your ‘time’ themed stories.

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  7. Jade M. Wong Avatar
    Jade M. Wong

    Aww great choice, using your old jigsaw. It’s adorable and simple 🙂 Looking forward to seeing your takes on the letters! I may join, but it depends on how challenging NaPoWriMo will be, it’s also in April.

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar
      Iain Kelly

      Thanks Jade. Look forward to reading whichever you decide to do – there’s never enough time!

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  8. Libby Sommer Avatar
    Libby Sommer

    a great idea. good luck.

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar
      Iain Kelly

      Thanks Libby

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  9. shehannemoore Avatar
    shehannemoore

    Good luck Iain. Can’t wait to read

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar
      Iain Kelly

      Thanks Shehanne, hope they are worth reading!

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      1. shehannemoore Avatar
        shehannemoore

        They will be. I love your posts. I have jst been so busy this week I ain’t had time to comment but I have enjoyed them all xxx

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  10. BarbCT Avatar
    BarbCT

    I look forward to reading your entries. I participated for the first time last year, but I’ve spent so much time sick these first three months that I completely let the notice and reminders slip past me. Oh well, there’s always next year. I’ll just have to enjoy what everyone else writes and find some new blogs to follow.

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar
      Iain Kelly

      Thanks Barb – it’s nice to just sit back and read instead of being caught up in the writing once in a while! Hope you enjoy my efforts.

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  11. Singledust Avatar
    Singledust

    not participating but I look forward to your stories, always a different flavour and interesting themes. Wishing you all the best Iain to comeplete this!

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar
      Iain Kelly

      Thanks for your good wishes!

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  12. Joe Owens Avatar
    Joe Owens

    Hey Iain! Glad to see a familiar face. Two years ago I had a father-daughter team join with me to supply a photo prompt (daughter) and prompt phrase I used together to create flash fiction stories. Here is a sample link: https://fictionplayground.wordpress.com/2015/04/03/2015-a-to-z-c-fiction-from-the-letter-c-chicago-took-my/?iframe=true&theme_preview=true

    I am trying the A to z for the third time with a 50% success rate. But, and it is a big one, I have approached this one a whole lot differently. Following my successful attempt at NaNoWriMo in November of 2016 my writing has taken a turn for much better. I will lay out the concept of the next novel I will write in November of this year.

    The Steel Horse Saviors is a story about three civil war veterans who head west in 1866 with their Steam Locomotive to seek their fortune. They encounter a beautiful redhead trying desperately to save her family business.

    Joe @ the Fiction Playground visiting from the A to Z Challenge

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar
      Iain Kelly

      Hi Joe, good to see you. I like the idea of using the challenge as the basis for something more in the future, double the reward. I’m all set for my rookie attempt. Like you I think my daily fictions will combine to one story in the end, lots of thoughts at the.moment. Looking forward to getting started and reading your efforts too. Good luck! Iain

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  13. serenasinclair Avatar
    serenasinclair

    I love your idea! This challenge gets the widest array of themes and I think that’s pretty cool. I look forward to reading your A to Z posts!

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar
      Iain Kelly

      Thanks Serena

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  14. theobssesedgirl Avatar
    theobssesedgirl

    I didn’t this but in one post

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