Category: creative writing

• HE WAITED SILENTLY

  

  The way was clear, the route less so. They could all picture it. The blue skies, the light glinting on the water, the sand between their toes. And they had been told this was the way, so they followed. Many were soon lost, or sacrificed, or dismissed. The leaders had no time for weakness or…

  Iain Kelly

  10/03/2021

  #fowc, creative writing, Fiction, Friday Fictioneers, Short Story

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• A- Z CHALLENGE 2021 – THEME REVEAL

  

  This year, for the month of April, I will be taking part in the A to Z Challenge for bloggers. The challenge is to post a blog everyday through April on a particular theme. This year my theme will be an A to Z guide to my trilogy of novels, ‘The State Trilogy’, covering topics…

  Iain Kelly

  08/03/2021

  A TO Z CHALLENGE, creative writing, Literature, Writing

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• ROLL YOUR SLEEVE UP

  Is there an element of risk involved? Only if you have an allergy to any of the ingredients. Side effects? Shivers, headache, tiredness. Take some paracetamol. And that’s it? That’s it. You’re sure there’s not a Bill Gates microchip in there? I’m sure. Roll your sleeve up. Written for the Weekend Writing Prompt, hosted by SammiScribbles.…

  Iain Kelly

  06/03/2021

  creative writing, Non-fiction, Short Story, weekend writing prompt

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• BOOK REVIEW: THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UNDECIDED by LAURIE BELL

  

  The Blurb: Everyone – the good, the bad and the undecided – has a story. While Toni Delle is crisscrossing the sector, investigating a criminal empire intent on war, other members of the White Fire world are busy with their own endeavours. The businessman closing a treasonous deal that will bring conflict to the galaxy.…

  Iain Kelly

  05/03/2021

  book review, Books, creative writing, Literature, Review

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• OPEN DOOR

  

  It always followed the same pattern. Middle of the night. Panicked phone call. Incoherent story. She always ended up agreeing to go over. This is different. Door wide open. Probably just a neighbour didn’t close it right. Out of habit she checks the mailbox. Empty. Up the stairs, lit by flickering halogen. Along the corridor.…

  Iain Kelly

  03/03/2021

  #fowc, creative writing, Fiction, Friday Fictioneers, Short Story

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