Tag: the barra boy
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DUSK
The evening sun pours in through the west-facing window, painting your silhouette onto the wall. I recognise the familiar pose – the bowed head, chin resting on your hand, eyes turned to the side, pondering, thinking, battling with the words that will eventually pour themselves onto the screen in front of you. They always come…
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STEWARTON BOOK NOOK AUTHOR EVENT – THE BARRA BOY
Saturday 8th October was Bookshop Day 2022, and to celebrate I was delighted to go along to local independent bookshop The Book Nook in Stewarton to have a chat about ‘The Barra Boy’ and sign a few copies. It was also the opening day for brand new premises for the Book Nook, moving into a…
Iain Kelly
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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
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THE NIHILIST
‘Anything to eat with that?’ ‘No, thanks.’ He stared into the wine glass. Just one sip to ease the pain, the dull ache, the feeling that life was drifting away. Wine wasn’t the answer, but still, one sip couldn’t hurt. Just to feel that bit alive once more. ‘If you don’t drink that, I will.’…
Iain Kelly
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THE BARRA BOY – PUBLICATION DAY
‘The Barra Boy’ is officially published today and is available in paperback and ebook. Details on getting a copy can be found HERE. Published by The Book Guild Ltd, ‘The Barra Boy’ tells the story of thirteen-year-old Ewan Fraser, who is sent to the remote island of Barra, off Scotland’s west coast, to stay with…
Iain Kelly
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