📚 Writer. 📺 Editor. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Glasgow. 📘 The Barra Boy /📗 All We Cannot Leave Behind / 📙 Full Sun - all out now and available from all good booksellers. www.iainkellywriting.comhttps://bsky.app/profile/iainkellywriting.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/iainkellywriting.bsky.social/post/3mrrobvt2ds2gScottish Book Trust Live Literature Directory I'm delighted to announce my profile is now included in the Scottish Book Trust's Live Literature Directory. The directory is a resource for libraries, bookshops, schools and other institutions to find writers and authors based in Scotland who are… http://iainkellywriting.com/2026/07/29/scottish-book-trust-live-literature-directory/29 Jul 2026 10:03 +0000at://did:plc:cno7v3dkdryfpatrepvivlsr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrrobvt2ds2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/iainkellywriting.bsky.social/post/3mpyew45kvs2nThe perfect read for fans of crime fiction. Get The State Trilogy for only 99p each until July 12. www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07JYYTL4J06 Jul 2026 15:13 +0000at://did:plc:cno7v3dkdryfpatrepvivlsr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpyew45kvs2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/iainkellywriting.bsky.social/post/3mpvd7qtlpb2eGet The State Trilogy Books for only 99p/99c each on Amazon Kindle until July 12 http://iainkellywriting.com/2026/07/05/limited-time-kindle-sale-state-trilogy-just-99p-99c-each/05 Jul 2026 10:05 +0000at://did:plc:cno7v3dkdryfpatrepvivlsr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpvd7qtlpb2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/iainkellywriting.bsky.social/post/3mo6za5esd22oFinally, after 28 years (the summer I finished school and started university), it's time. C'mon Scotland. #noscotlandnoparty13 Jun 2026 19:42 +0000at://did:plc:cno7v3dkdryfpatrepvivlsr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mo6za5esd22ohttps://bsky.app/profile/iainkellywriting.bsky.social/post/3mo3c5j4m4k22June Book Events After a quiet few weeks, it was nice to be back at a couple of events in the last week - one as an audience member, and one as a host. Callum McSorley has quickly become a leading author of the Scottish Crime Fiction scene, and I was delighted when he invited me to host an evening… http://iainkellywriting.com/2026/06/12/june-book-events/12 Jun 2026 08:11 +0000at://did:plc:cno7v3dkdryfpatrepvivlsr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mo3c5j4m4k22https://bsky.app/profile/iainkellywriting.bsky.social/post/3mnzzvegduk2hFantastic evening at Waterstones East Kilbride chatting to award-winning author @callummcsorley.bsky.social about his new novel, the brilliant Rat Race, his writing career, growing up in East Kilbride and his plans for the future. Thanks to everyone who came along. A few signed copies in store.11 Jun 2026 20:11 +0000at://did:plc:cno7v3dkdryfpatrepvivlsr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnzzvegduk2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/iainkellywriting.bsky.social/post/3mna5sr7n4u2pMay Reads http://iainkellywriting.com/2026/06/01/may-reads-2026/01 Jun 2026 13:12 +0000at://did:plc:cno7v3dkdryfpatrepvivlsr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mna5sr7n4u2phttps://bsky.app/profile/iainkellywriting.bsky.social/post/3mksqwjezeg2oAPRIL READS & OTHER NEWS http://iainkellywriting.com/2026/05/01/april-reads-other-news/01 May 2026 18:26 +0000at://did:plc:cno7v3dkdryfpatrepvivlsr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mksqwjezeg2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/iainkellywriting.bsky.social/post/3mkq3kujeh22cApril Reads - rediscovering graphic novels and learning about some thoroughly disreputable characters, both fiction and non-fiction, plus a Scottish hero. #Aprilreads #bookrecommendations #bookblogger #bookreview30 Apr 2026 16:59 +0000at://did:plc:cno7v3dkdryfpatrepvivlsr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkq3kujeh22chttps://bsky.app/profile/iainkellywriting.bsky.social/post/3mkeshk3wc22vThank you to Waterstones Oban for a lovely event last night, chatting about Hostile City, Cal Jackson and my writing. And thanks to everyone who gave up their evening in the sunshine to come along. Signed copies in store now.26 Apr 2026 05:16 +0000at://did:plc:cno7v3dkdryfpatrepvivlsr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkeshk3wc22vhttps://bsky.app/profile/iainkellywriting.bsky.social/post/3mielggrsk226March reading round up: The Names ***** Four Shots in the Night ***** V For Vendetta ***** Insomnia ** Grid to Glory **** The New York Trilogy *** Only Here, Only Now **** Columba's Bones ** Open, Heaven ***31 Mar 2026 16:20 +0000at://did:plc:cno7v3dkdryfpatrepvivlsr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mielggrsk226https://bsky.app/profile/iainkellywriting.bsky.social/post/3mhuua5jqxs2wCome join me in Oban for an evening in April!25 Mar 2026 10:15 +0000at://did:plc:cno7v3dkdryfpatrepvivlsr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhuua5jqxs2whttps://bsky.app/profile/iainkellywriting.bsky.social/post/3mhg4nr25qk2aFantastic evening with The Reading Room book club in Greenock last night. Many thanks to Jill and Carla for inviting me along and for all who attended and bought a book or two. Hope everyone enjoyed the chat and enjoys the books. Didn't do too badly in the quiz either!19 Mar 2026 13:36 +0000at://did:plc:cno7v3dkdryfpatrepvivlsr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhg4nr25qk2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/iainkellywriting.bsky.social/post/3mfwg3ilyra2sFebruary Reads http://iainkellywriting.com/2026/02/28/february-reads/28 Feb 2026 14:17 +0000at://did:plc:cno7v3dkdryfpatrepvivlsr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfwg3ilyra2shttps://bsky.app/profile/iainkellywriting.bsky.social/post/3mfjtyxyaw223Last Autumn I joined the team at Objective Media and Serious Facilities editing CBBC's Operation Ouch with Dr Chris and Dr Xand van Tulleken and friends, and today it drops on BBC iPlayer and starts on the CBBC channel. Tune in for medical mayhem and plenty of gross alerts!23 Feb 2026 14:21 +0000at://did:plc:cno7v3dkdryfpatrepvivlsr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfjtyxyaw223https://bsky.app/profile/iainkellywriting.bsky.social/post/3mfje6jwitx25HOSTILE CITY - Book Launch Events http://iainkellywriting.com/2026/02/23/hostile-city-book-launch-events-round-up/23 Feb 2026 09:38 +0000at://did:plc:cno7v3dkdryfpatrepvivlsr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfje6jwitx25https://bsky.app/profile/iainkellywriting.bsky.social/post/3mfepwwbkw22t2 fantastic author events - thanks to everyone who came along to Daydreams in Milngavie and Caffeinated Escapism in Alexandria. Thanks to everyone who came along!21 Feb 2026 13:25 +0000at://did:plc:cno7v3dkdryfpatrepvivlsr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfepwwbkw22thttps://bsky.app/profile/iainkellywriting.bsky.social/post/3medqkqb2bk23Thanks to Waterstones East Kilbride and staff for having me along for a book signing yesterday. A steady trickle rather than a rush but 25 books sold, so a very worthwhile afternoon. Thanks to everyone who came along for their support and I hope you enjoy the books!08 Feb 2026 10:39 +0000at://did:plc:cno7v3dkdryfpatrepvivlsr/app.bsky.feed.post/3medqkqb2bk23https://bsky.app/profile/iainkellywriting.bsky.social/post/3mdux53odzr2yJanuary Reads http://iainkellywriting.com/2026/02/02/january-reads/02 Feb 2026 13:26 +0000at://did:plc:cno7v3dkdryfpatrepvivlsr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdux53odzr2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/iainkellywriting.bsky.social/post/3mdhxoxcqgg2zHOSTILE CITY - PUBLICATION DAY http://iainkellywriting.com/2026/01/28/hostile-city-publication-day/28 Jan 2026 09:32 +0000at://did:plc:cno7v3dkdryfpatrepvivlsr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdhxoxcqgg2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/iainkellywriting.bsky.social/post/3mdfhcnp5gg25Author Visit with a difference: HMP Barlinnie http://iainkellywriting.com/2026/01/27/inspiring-change-author-event-at-barlinnie-prison/27 Jan 2026 09:33 +0000at://did:plc:cno7v3dkdryfpatrepvivlsr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdfhcnp5gg25https://bsky.app/profile/iainkellywriting.bsky.social/post/3md6mncpmr22ySigned copies of all 4 books Waterstones Glasgow Sauchiehall Street, including the new one. #bookblogger #bookrecommendations #bookstagram24 Jan 2026 16:20 +0000at://did:plc:cno7v3dkdryfpatrepvivlsr/app.bsky.feed.post/3md6mncpmr22yhttps://bsky.app/profile/iainkellywriting.bsky.social/post/3mcew3xq3pv2wDelighted to announce the first author events for HOSTILE CITY. Click on the link to find out where I will be in February. http://iainkellywriting.com/2026/01/14/upcoming-events-hostile-city/14 Jan 2026 11:00 +0000at://did:plc:cno7v3dkdryfpatrepvivlsr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcew3xq3pv2whttps://bsky.app/profile/iainkellywriting.bsky.social/post/3mcd64yj3w22aI'm delighted to be returning to my local Waterstones in East Kilbride on Sat 7th February to sign copies of my new book HOSTILE CITY. Come along for a chat and pick up a signed copy. Hope to see some of you there! #booksigning #authorevent #booklaunch #eastkilbride13 Jan 2026 18:18 +0000at://did:plc:cno7v3dkdryfpatrepvivlsr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcd64yj3w22ahttps://bsky.app/profile/iainkellywriting.bsky.social/post/3mc2v4c5ex22kCal Jackson is coming for you. HOSTILE CITY 28.01.26 Available to order now. . . . . A bit of AI generated fun to animate my book cover. #bookrecommendations #bookblogger10 Jan 2026 11:16 +0000at://did:plc:cno7v3dkdryfpatrepvivlsr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mc2v4c5ex22khttps://bsky.app/profile/iainkellywriting.bsky.social/post/3mbblvdkfll2nNew Blog Post: December Reads http://iainkellywriting.com/2025/12/31/december-reads/31 Dec 2025 09:54 +0000at://did:plc:cno7v3dkdryfpatrepvivlsr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbblvdkfll2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/iainkellywriting.bsky.social/post/3manvdwj5w22rFor any followers who are on NetGalley, my latest book HOSTILE CITY is available to request for the next few weeks. #netgalley #BookRec #books.bsky📚💙23 Dec 2025 13:50 +0000at://did:plc:cno7v3dkdryfpatrepvivlsr/app.bsky.feed.post/3manvdwj5w22rhttps://bsky.app/profile/iainkellywriting.bsky.social/post/3manuyzx66k2rJust in time for last minute Christmas shopping, HOSTILE CITY has arrived in Waterstones stores across Scotland.23 Dec 2025 13:44 +0000at://did:plc:cno7v3dkdryfpatrepvivlsr/app.bsky.feed.post/3manuyzx66k2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/iainkellywriting.bsky.social/post/3maganybrsi2tHostile City: The First Review Getting the first review of a new novel is always a moment of trepidation, whether its hoping new readers like the book or returning readers approve of the new one. So I'm so pleased/relieved that the first advance review of HOSTILE CITY is such a positive one. http://iainkellywriting.com/2025/12/20/hostile-city-the-first-review/20 Dec 2025 12:51 +0000at://did:plc:cno7v3dkdryfpatrepvivlsr/app.bsky.feed.post/3maganybrsi2thttps://bsky.app/profile/iainkellywriting.bsky.social/post/3m7rx6ibr2q2nGet Ready for HOSTILE CITY. Advance Author copies have arrived - hitting shops in January 2026! http://iainkellywriting.com/2025/12/12/get-ready-for-hostile-city/12 Dec 2025 11:08 +0000at://did:plc:cno7v3dkdryfpatrepvivlsr/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7rx6ibr2q2n