Iain Kelly

THE BARRA BOY INSPIRATIONS & LOCATIONS

One week to go until the official publication day of ‘The Barra Boy’. I’ve been thinking back to the visit to Barra, almost 7 years ago now, that inspired the book. Although the characters and story are fictional, many of the locations are based on my memories of that visit. So, I’ve had a dig…

Iain Kelly

21/06/2022

Books, creative writing, Literature, novel, photography, the barra boy, Writing

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GET WELL SOON

The balloon, much like herself, was sagged and deflated. The flowers had started to curl up and wilt. A lovely gesture when she had started feeling low, their garish, fading colours mocked her now. She looks at the letter once more, just to be sure. She had known it, even when she had smiled at…

Iain Kelly

15/06/2022

creative writing, Fiction, Friday Fictioneers, Short Story

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THE BARRA BOY – TWO WEEKS TO GO!

It’s just two week until the official publication day for ‘The Barra Boy’ (unless you order a copy from Amazon in the UK, who have already started sending copies out, because, you know, *shrugs* Amazon). I recently received my author copies of the book, so here’s an unboxing video of the big reveal, with a…

Iain Kelly

14/06/2022

Books, creative writing, Fiction, novel, Publishing, the barra boy, Writing

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SHE DID SEE

Go back to nature, they said. Rediscover yourself. Rediscover the true meaning of life. If the true meaning of life was to be covered in mosquito bites, sweat and dirt, then she’d struck gold. Right now, she was dreaming about her cosy apartment, a glass of wine and the latest Stranger Things series. ‘What’s that…

Iain Kelly

08/06/2022

creative writing, Fiction, Friday Fictioneers, Short Story

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ESCAPE HATCH

He jumped from the fourth floor. This was exactly why he had built the escape hatch in wall of the office for. He crossed his arms across his chest and slid out feet first, speeding downwards, bracing for the impact against the cushioned platform on the ground. He bolted across the street, sprinting for safety.…

Iain Kelly

01/06/2022

creative writing, Fiction, Friday Fictioneers, Short Story

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THE BARRA BOY INSPIRATIONS & LOCATIONS

GET WELL SOON

THE BARRA BOY – TWO WEEKS TO GO!

SHE DID SEE

ESCAPE HATCH