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About ceayr

A Scot who has discovered peace in a small town he calls Medville on the Côte Vermeille, C.E. Ayr has spent a large part of his life in the West of Scotland and a large part elsewhere. His first job was selling programmes at his local football club and he has since tried 73 other career paths, the longest being in IT, with varying degrees of success. He is somewhat nomadic, fairly irresponsible and, according to his darling daughter, a bit random. So, nobody’s perfect.

Sunset – Friday Fictioneers

Posted on November 12, 2025 by ceayr

Friday Fictioneers is a weekly challenge set by Rochelle Wisoff Fields to write a 100-word story in response to a photo prompt. You can find other stories here. Click here to hear the writer read his words: Sunset I’ve never … Continue reading →

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The Great Peace 2025

Posted on November 11, 2025 by ceayr

Click here to hear the writer read his words: The Great Peace The pain surprises me.The rain falls steadily, but it is not the cause of the pain.The wind blows briskly, but it is not the cause of the pain. … Continue reading →

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She

Posted on November 5, 2025 by ceayr

As a response to Crimson’s Creative Challenge, which suggested Autumn, a beautiful time when things die, I wrote this.Click here to hear the poet read his words she she iswarmthin the wintersunshinein the darka birdthat singsbutterfly wings she isgentle breezesendingtransparentautumn … Continue reading →

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Hallowe’en 2025

Posted on October 31, 2025 by ceayr

Click here to hear the poet read his words: Hallowe’enaw Scotland’s scary myths and legendsfae Tam o Shanter tae Sawney Beancreep and slither yince mair fae the shadowseach year the nicht o Hallowe’en (interlude) nae bairn can contain their excitementas … Continue reading →

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The Magic of Art – Friday Fictioneers

Posted on October 29, 2025 by ceayr

Friday Fictioneers is a weekly challenge set by Rochelle Wisoff Fields to write a 100-word story in response to a photo prompt. You can find other stories here. Click here to hear the writer read his words: The Magic of … Continue reading →

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Absence of Death is now an e-book

Posted on October 17, 2025 by ceayr

Vidock (and Sensei) in Absence of Death now available as e-book. As they prepare for battle, Sensei explains: I let Vidock smell the wrapping of our food from Ghillie’s, and ask him if he remembers the place.I hadn’t realised until now … Continue reading →

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Pingo is now an eBook

Posted on September 29, 2025 by ceayr

Pingo: Lies, Damned Lies and Biography is now available as an e-book (at Amazon minimum price). A delightful American lady’s comments to Pingo, the wandering Scot, probably summarise the book and its author better than I can. ‘I’ve read everything you’ve … Continue reading →

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Absence of Death

Posted on September 4, 2025 by ceayr

***** News Flash ***** News Flash ***** News Flash ***** Now available – Absence of Death, the latest Sensei & Vidock thriller The age-old ‘terrorist or freedom fighter’ conundrum compels our two heroes to undertake their most deadly journey yet. With … Continue reading →

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Henny Penny – Unicorn Challenge

Posted on July 24, 2025 by ceayr

****************************************  UNICORN NO MORE  *********  This is the 123rd and****** Last Ever****** UNICORN CHALLENGE ****************************************** Visit Jenne Gray to see the photo prompt, and post your amazing story in her comments section.Or on your own blog, and stick the link down … Continue reading →

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The Shop – Unicorn Challege

Posted on July 17, 2025 by ceayr

****************************************  UNICORN NO MORE  *********  Next Week *** the 123rd and*** Last Ever****** UNICORN CHALLENGE ****************************************** Visit Jenne Gray to see the photo prompt, and post your amazing story in her comments section.Or on your own blog, and stick the link down … Continue reading →

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