Tag: blogging

• #BREAD

  

  ‘OMGosh, Dad!’ Frank froze, knife with butter held over his bread. ‘What?’ ‘Your bread.’ Sophie pointed. He looked at the bread. ‘I know, it’s got a hole in it. It’s not the end of the world.’ He motioned the knife towards the bread. ‘Wait!’ shouted Sophie, hustling Frank out the way and snapping a picture…

  Iain Kelly

  13/09/2017

  creative writing, Flash Fiction, Friday Fictioneers, Short Story

  blogging, bread, comedy, creative writing, culture, dumbing down, family, Fiction, Flash Fiction, Friday Fictioneers, generations, humor, humour, instagram, life, literature, sharing, Short Story, story, Technology, viral, Writing, writing prompt

• A FLY IN THE KEYBOARD

  

  He pondered the email on his screen. His initial outrage had prompted him to write a thunderous reply, filled with ill-tempered language and dismissive ire. How dare they criticise his work? Who did they think they were? ‘Just ignore it,’ his agent always told him. ‘You don’t need to prove anything. Your a bestseller. Who…

  Iain Kelly

  30/04/2017

  creative writing, Flash Fiction, Short Story, Sunday Photo Fiction

  agent, author, blogging, comedy, comments, creative writing, criticism, critics, email, fan mail, feedback, Fiction, Flash Fiction, fly, fly in the ointment, humour, keyboard, literature, Short Story, sketch, story, Sunday Photo Fiction, writer, Writing, writing prompt

• THE A TO Z CHALLENGE – HALFWAY SUMMARY

  

  Halfway through the month and halfway through the A to Z Challenge 2017. I would like to thank all those who are following my continuing story, featuring Detective Anders Sand, especially all those kind enough to like and comment on the posts. The fact I have a loyal band of people reading along makes it…

  Iain Kelly

  15/04/2017

  A TO Z CHALLENGE, creative writing, Fiction, Literature, Social Media

  a to z, A TO Z CHALLENGE, blogging, blogs, highlights, literature, shout out

• J IS FOR JELLY

  

  A local officer met Sand outside the unique-looking igloo hotel. ‘It doesn’t really melt,’ he said, in response to Sand’s question. ‘It gets dismantled and broken down in sections that then melt over the summer.’ He led Sand through the corridors to the largest suite, where the body had been found. Entering the room under…

  Iain Kelly

  12/04/2017

  A TO Z CHALLENGE, creative writing, Fiction, Sunday Photo Fiction

  a to z, A TO Z CHALLENGE, blogging, crime, detective, detective fiction, Fiction, Flash Fiction, ice, igloo, jelly, literature, murder, norway, oslo, Short Story, story, thriller, Writing, writing prompt

• F IS FOR FLOWER

  

  Gabi drove them to Frogner Park. They arrived at 11.30. The first buds of spring were showing, colours beginning to emerge among the green grass and leaves. Parking the squad car at the entrance they got out and walked hurriedly through the few tourists and city residents enjoying the brisk spring sunshine. Earlier, in Pedersen’s…

  Iain Kelly

  07/04/2017

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

  a to z, A TO Z CHALLENGE, blogging, creative writing, crime, detective, detective fiction, Fiction, Flash Fiction, flower, literature, murder, norway, oslo, Short Story, story, thriller, Writing, writing prompt