Tag: a to z

• THE STATE TRILOGY A-Z GUIDE: A

  

  My A-Z theme this year is a guide to my trilogy of novels called ‘The State Trilogy’. Set in an unnamed island country known only as ‘The State’, in the imagined near future, the books follow the intertwining stories of a number of characters, principally a State police detective named Danny Samson and an assassin,…

  Iain Kelly

  01/04/2021

  A TO Z CHALLENGE, book review, Books, creative writing, novel

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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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• Z IS FOR ZARAGOZA, SPAIN

  A STORY WITH A LOSS OF ZEAL IN ZARAGOZA, SPAIN The atmosphere in the bullring was intoxicating, the crowd jeered and cheered. The pre-match entertainment ended and it was time for the real show to begin. Sitting high up in the oval theatre, looking down on the golden sand floor of the arena, Michael saw…

  Iain Kelly

  30/04/2018

  A TO Z CHALLENGE, creative writing, Fiction, Short Story

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• Y IS FOR YPRES, BELGIUM

  A STORY OF YOUTH IN YPRES, BELGIUM Matthias rested his head on his arm, leaning against the cool stone. He felt woozy, too much alcohol in the club. Worth it though, a great gig to round of Ieperfest. He had travelled from Munich for the festival, one of the biggest hardcore punk gatherings in Europe.…

  Iain Kelly

  28/04/2018

  A TO Z CHALLENGE, creative writing, Fiction, Short Story

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• X IS FOR XANTHI, GREECE

  A STORY OF A XENOPHILE IN XANTHI, GREECE Colourful ticker-tape blew all around as the parade made its way through the streets of Xanthi. Locals and tourists lined the route, cheering, waving and dancing along to the loud mix of music. Bright, garish and traditional costumes were everywhere. The atmosphere was intoxicating, and this was…

  Iain Kelly

  27/04/2018

  A TO Z CHALLENGE, creative writing, Fiction, Short Story

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