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The Divorce Lawyer is now an e-book
The Divorce Lawyer, the latest blockbuster novel from C. E. Ayr, is now available as an e-book. This time it’s Tartan Noir! C. E. Ayr, writing in his inimitable dynamic and incisive style, presents The Divorce Lawyer, a cynical, darkly … Continue reading
Posted in Scottish Stuff, funny and serious
Tagged ayrshire, e-book, ebook, Glasgow, Scotland, Tartan Noir, The Divorce Lawyer, Troon, Unicorn Noir
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Unicorn Challenge – Xmas Special
Unicorn Challenge – Xmas Special A one-off Seasonal offering from Jenne and The Unicorn, and it’s a Double Challenge! First, write a story, maximum 250 words, based on the above image. Second, send Pingo as a Special Treat Holiday Gift … Continue reading
Hallowe’en 2025
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
Posted in Daft Rhymes, Poetry, Poetry, Scottish Stuff, funny and serious
Tagged bogeyman, ghosts, ghouls, guising, Hallowe'en, poem, Poetry, pumpkin, sawney bean, tam o' shanter, treacle scones, trick or treat, turnip
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Pingo is now an eBook
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
Hallowe’en 2025
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
Posted in Poetry, Poetry, Scottish Stuff, funny and serious
Tagged bogeyman, ghosts, ghouls, guising, Hallowe'en, poem, Poetry, pumpkin, sawney bean, tam o' shanter, treacle scones, trick or treat, turnip
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Hallowe’en 2022
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
Posted in Poetry, Poetry, Scottish Stuff, funny and serious
Tagged bogeyman, ghosts, ghouls, guising, Hallowe'en, poem, Poetry, pumpkin, sawney bean, tam o' shanter, treacle scones, trick or treat, turnip
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Tam o’ Shanter – Haibun Thinking Weekly Challenge
AnElephantCant explain it The older he gets the more he learns So one more time He knocks out a wee rhyme In the knowledge he can never write poetry quite like Robert Burns AnElephant enjoys this challenge hosted by his … Continue reading
Posted in Daft Rhymes, Haibun, Scottish Stuff, funny and serious
Tagged 18th century, alloway, auld brig, ayr, fiction, haiku, river doon, robert burns, Scotland, souter johnny, tam o' shanter, warlocks, witches
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