Iain Kelly

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 MARKETING MATERIALS HAVE ARRIVED!

The excitement is building ahead of the release of ‘The Barra Boy’ in just 4 weeks time. Recently, I received a delivery of various marketing materials from my publishing team including bookmarks, postcards, A4 posters, leaflets and business cards, all designed to help get the word out about the book release. Hopefully local shops and…

Iain Kelly

29/05/2022

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THE GARDEN ROOM

An extension proved too expensive, but Agnes insisted she needed more space. ‘How can I be expected to be creative with you in the same room?’ ‘I don’t get in your way,’ Archie replied. ‘You slurp. You chew. You exhale!’ Suitably chastised, Archie investigated a garden room. He would lose his flowerbeds, but he would…

Iain Kelly

25/05/2022

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THE BARRA BOY – TWO WEEKS TO GO!

SHE DID SEE

ESCAPE HATCH

THE BARRA BOY MARKETING MATERIALS HAVE ARRIVED!

THE GARDEN ROOM