Tag Archives: Scotland

This time it’s Tartan Noir!

Posted on April 7, 2026 by ceayr

Click here to hear the author read the opening few lines: This time it’s Tartan Noir! C. E. Ayr, writing in his inimitable dynamic and incisive style, presents The Divorce Lawyer, a cynical, darkly humorous mystery thriller in the best traditions … Continue reading →

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Robert Burns

Posted on January 25, 2026 by ceayr

January 25th is the birthday of Scotland’s National Bard, the much-loved Robert Burns. So today I pay tribute with some words from Oor Rabbie, who believed that all men were created equal: Then let us pray that come it may,(As … 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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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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The Bus – Unicorn Challenge

Posted on May 29, 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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The Car – Unicorn Challenge

Posted on August 30, 2024 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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Underground – Unicorn Challenge

Posted on August 9, 2024 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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Happy Birthday, Rabbie

Posted on January 25, 2024 by ceayr
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Beginning of After

Posted on June 6, 2023 by ceayr

A cataclysmic event.A handful of survivors.Brutally inflexible authorities, renegade soldiers, and power-hungry psychopaths.A strange saviour called Sensei.His remarkable dog.A hazardous journey through Scotland’s magnificent Western Highlands.Then things get interesting.A pacy thriller which also examines the developing relationships within the group … Continue reading →

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Carrot Ranch – Carrot Ranch

Posted on March 29, 2023 by ceayr

The Carrot Ranch Challenge:In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story inspired by “impossibly blue”. Click here to hear the author read his words: Carrot Ranch Sometimes, even when you’re old and cynical, life can still surprise you.Or … Continue reading →

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