Tag Archives: loch lomond

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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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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Hill Town – Unicorn Challenge

Posted on March 20, 2025 by ceayr

The Unicorn Challenge. A magical new weekly writing opportunity from her – Jenne Gray – and me.Visit her blog every Friday to see the photo prompt, and post your amazing story in her comments section.Or on your own blog, and … Continue reading →

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inspiration

Posted on November 6, 2022 by ceayr

Click here to hear the poet read his words: inspiration my mind wanders to Venice San Francisco Aix-en-Provenceto the banks of the Somme and the Columbia Riversto the Snoqualmie Pass and Glencoeto Loch Lomond and the Puget Soundto the Mediterranean … Continue reading →

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A While – Six Sentence Story

Posted on August 2, 2022 by ceayr

This challenge is produced by GirlieOnTheEdge with the following simple rules:Write 6 Sentences. No more. No less.Use the current week’s prompt word – PATH Click here to hear the author read his words: A While If you leave Glasgow heading … Continue reading →

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Scooshy – Six Sentence Story

Posted on September 12, 2021 by ceayr

This challenge is produced by GirlieOnTheEdge with the following simple rules:Write 6 Sentences. No more. No less.Use the current week’s prompt word – ISLAND Click here to hear the author read his words: Scooshy I love my dentist for 3 reasons, … Continue reading →

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Scotland

Posted on September 13, 2020 by ceayr

Click here to hear the poet read his words: Scotland when I think from afar of the land that I love I realise that much is almost clichéd like haggis and tartan Robert Burns and the skirl of the pipes … Continue reading →

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Scenic Route – Friday Fictioneers

Posted on April 8, 2020 by ceayr

Friday Fictioneers is hosted by the wonderful Rochelle, the undisputed master of what I call Sound Bite Fiction. She sets the weekly challenge, the standard, and the prompt photo. The idea, as always, is to write a story of around … Continue reading →

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Gone Fishing – Sunday Photo Fiction

Posted on March 26, 2017 by ceayr

Sunday Photo Fiction is a weekly challenge presented by my old friend Al Forbes. The idea is to write a short story (200 word max) inspired by what you see in the picture (below). Al’s photo this week is provided … Continue reading →

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19th September 2014 – Friday Fictioneer

Posted on May 21, 2014 by ceayr

AnElephantCant always write fiction About a candlestickmaker a baker or a butcher But there is no looking back Today he writes fact Although his tale is set a few months in the future Once again it is Friday Fictioneer time. … Continue reading →

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