Tag: event

• THE BARRA BOY BOOK TOUR

  Last weekend, I hit the road with my new novel, ‘The Barra Boy’. Two book events and signings were organised, one at Waterstones Oban and one on the island of Barra itself, at the Buth Bharraigh, the local community shop. Thanks to another rail strike, it was a drive up to Oban, taking in Loch…

  Iain Kelly

  26/08/2022

  book review, Books, creative writing, Fiction, Literature, novel, Publishing, the barra boy

  barra, book tour, creative writing, event, Fiction, journey, literature, novel, oban, photographs, photography, signing, the barra boy, tour, waterstones, Writing

• THE RACE

  

  Rain batters off the window. I lie in bed listening to it. It is my favourite sound, until I remember I have to get up and go out. I get up and pull on layers of clothing. Definitely a day for a hat and jacket and gloves. Then into the car, with just a piece…

  Iain Kelly

  17/11/2020

  #fowc, creative writing, Non-fiction, Short Story

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• T IS FOR TALINN, ESTONIA

  THE STORY OF ONE TEAM IN TALINN, ESTONIA The rumours had been flying about amongst the Tartan Army, the name given to the supporters of the Scottish national football team, since the evening before, while they were out soaking up the atmosphere and the alcohol around the centre of Talinn. Now, as the referee led…

  Iain Kelly

  23/04/2018

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

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