Iain Kelly's Blog, page 11
June 29, 2022
OVERTURNED
Another town. She rolled up the side of the tarpaulin and tied it tight. Around her the other vans set out their stalls. This town needed her flowers. She sensed a sadness. A young woman walked by. She picked her freshest daffodils and called to her. The woman approached. She pulled her in close and […]
June 28, 2022
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 […]
June 22, 2022
AGALMATOPHILIA
The old-timer doddered into the shop, heading straight for the wedding dress on the mannequin in the window. He stared at it, his eyes dewy. His hand reached out to touch the material. Marge went over to him. ‘Can I help you?’ ‘Thank you, dear. Just reminded me of something.’ ‘Your wedding day?’ she smiled […]
June 21, 2022
THE BARRA BOY INSPIRATIONS & LOCATIONS
One week to go until the official publication day of ‘The Barra Boy’. I’ve been thinking back to the visit to Barra, almost 7 years ago now, that inspired the book. Although the characters and story are fictional, many of the locations are based on my memories of that visit. So, I’ve had a dig […]
June 15, 2022
GET WELL SOON
The balloon, much like herself, was sagged and deflated. The flowers had started to curl up and wilt. A lovely gesture when she had started feeling low, their garish, fading colours mocked her now. She looks at the letter once more, just to be sure. She had known it, even when she had smiled at […]
June 14, 2022
THE BARRA BOY – TWO WEEKS TO GO!
It’s just two week until the official publication day for ‘The Barra Boy’ (unless you order a copy from Amazon in the UK, who have already started sending copies out, because, you know, *shrugs* Amazon). I recently received my author copies of the book, so here’s an unboxing video of the big reveal, with a […]
June 8, 2022
SHE DID SEE
Go back to nature, they said. Rediscover yourself. Rediscover the true meaning of life. If the true meaning of life was to be covered in mosquito bites, sweat and dirt, then she’d struck gold. Right now, she was dreaming about her cosy apartment, a glass of wine and the latest Stranger Things series. ‘What’s that […]
June 1, 2022
ESCAPE HATCH
He jumped from the fourth floor. This was exactly why he had built the escape hatch in wall of the office for. He crossed his arms across his chest and slid out feet first, speeding downwards, bracing for the impact against the cushioned platform on the ground. He bolted across the street, sprinting for safety. […]
May 29, 2022
THE BARRA BOY MARKETING MATERIALS HAVE ARRIVED!
The excitement is building ahead of the release of ‘The Barra Boy’ in just 4 weeks time. Recently, I received a delivery of various marketing materials from my publishing team including bookmarks, postcards, A4 posters, leaflets and business cards, all designed to help get the word out about the book release. Hopefully local shops and […]
May 25, 2022
THE GARDEN ROOM
An extension proved too expensive, but Agnes insisted she needed more space. ‘How can I be expected to be creative with you in the same room?’ ‘I don’t get in your way,’ Archie replied. ‘You slurp. You chew. You exhale!’ Suitably chastised, Archie investigated a garden room. He would lose his flowerbeds, but he would […]
