Kelly Rail
@writerkellyr.bsky.social
Writer of fiction, raiser of funds. Lover of dogs, books, gigs and travel. Live in Newcastle.
Latest writing: Winner - Flash500 2024
Shortlist - Flash500 Novel Opening 2024
3rd place - Fiction Factory SS 2024
Finalist - Scottish Arts Club FF 2023.
Latest writing: Winner - Flash500 2024
Shortlist - Flash500 Novel Opening 2024
3rd place - Fiction Factory SS 2024
Finalist - Scottish Arts Club FF 2023.
Congratulations to Manya, an incredible writer (what a book - buy it!) teacher and mentor. So so chuffed for her.
Huge congratulations to Manya Wilkinson - winner of this year’s prize for the magnificent Lublin. Thank you to our judges @ericawgnr.bsky.social @keironpim.bsky.social @alicesherwood.bsky.social and Rabbi Zahavit Shalet
March 8, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Congratulations to Manya, an incredible writer (what a book - buy it!) teacher and mentor. So so chuffed for her.
First episode of latest White Lotus. The openings of every series are like the best first page of a novel. No Jennifer Coolidge though this time, and she’s been my fave.
March 7, 2025 at 10:31 PM
First episode of latest White Lotus. The openings of every series are like the best first page of a novel. No Jennifer Coolidge though this time, and she’s been my fave.
Whilst I haven’t been writing a lot (over last month), I have been reading and these two have been my favourites. I’ve never read Ann Patchett before, but after ‘Tom Lake’ I’ll be reading everything by her this year… And ‘All the Colours…’ by Chris Whitaker is just such an epic and compelling read!
January 25, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Whilst I haven’t been writing a lot (over last month), I have been reading and these two have been my favourites. I’ve never read Ann Patchett before, but after ‘Tom Lake’ I’ll be reading everything by her this year… And ‘All the Colours…’ by Chris Whitaker is just such an epic and compelling read!
I’ve been really quiet here for a while (and other social platforms too) because writerly/writing self-doubt made its periodical appearance. Back on it again now/given self a boot!
January 25, 2025 at 12:22 PM
I’ve been really quiet here for a while (and other social platforms too) because writerly/writing self-doubt made its periodical appearance. Back on it again now/given self a boot!
My Jessica Fletcher Christmas Jumper is the best.
December 7, 2024 at 9:46 PM
My Jessica Fletcher Christmas Jumper is the best.
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Lovely Scribblers, if we can sell 60 books more this month than average, we'll break even this year! And we really want to break even. So if you or like thought-provoking, quirky and sustainable books, give this a share! www.flyonthewallpress.co.uk
P.s. ebooks/your local bookshop/library=excellent
P.s. ebooks/your local bookshop/library=excellent
December 4, 2024 at 6:23 PM
Lovely Scribblers, if we can sell 60 books more this month than average, we'll break even this year! And we really want to break even. So if you or like thought-provoking, quirky and sustainable books, give this a share! www.flyonthewallpress.co.uk
P.s. ebooks/your local bookshop/library=excellent
P.s. ebooks/your local bookshop/library=excellent
This…I’m just learning what works for me. Writing a big messy thing in whatever way it comes and loving doing it. I also thrive on fixing big messes…which is handy!
More good advice from Cargill! I like to write whatever scene comes into my head and then stitch them all together.
There is literally no rule that says you have to write every word in order. You could write a whole novel backwards and no one will ever know unless you tell them. Get the words down in whatever order works best for you.
December 5, 2024 at 9:19 AM
This…I’m just learning what works for me. Writing a big messy thing in whatever way it comes and loving doing it. I also thrive on fixing big messes…which is handy!
My novel opening/synopsis is on the shortlist - delighted!!
Delighted to make our first post here one of good news! The short list for our annual novel category is now up on the site.
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The senior editors at Headline Publishing now have the tough job of choosing the winners!
flash500.com/category/ann...
The senior editors at Headline Publishing now have the tough job of choosing the winners!
Announcements Archives - Flash 500
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December 4, 2024 at 12:39 PM
My novel opening/synopsis is on the shortlist - delighted!!
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Next year, Murder Squad will be 25 years old. To celebrate this friendship, we’re running a short story competition. There will be prizes and the chance to join us at our birthday party. Details here: murdersquad.co.uk Please spread the word.
Murder Squad – Crime fiction to die for . . .
murdersquad.co.uk
November 25, 2024 at 7:29 AM
Next year, Murder Squad will be 25 years old. To celebrate this friendship, we’re running a short story competition. There will be prizes and the chance to join us at our birthday party. Details here: murdersquad.co.uk Please spread the word.
Bit of good news today. The opening chapters and synopsis of novel I started writing in September has made #flash500’s novel comp long list. I am in the soggy middle right now so good timing!!
November 21, 2024 at 7:38 PM
Bit of good news today. The opening chapters and synopsis of novel I started writing in September has made #flash500’s novel comp long list. I am in the soggy middle right now so good timing!!
We have an elderly dog and he has cataracts. He’s pretty much 90%+ blind now but can still see movement and some light etc. So we constantly have the big light on (waaah!) and also have low level lights next to his bed and his water bowl in our room on ALL night. Normal, right?
November 21, 2024 at 7:25 PM
We have an elderly dog and he has cataracts. He’s pretty much 90%+ blind now but can still see movement and some light etc. So we constantly have the big light on (waaah!) and also have low level lights next to his bed and his water bowl in our room on ALL night. Normal, right?
Is anyone else having a glitch where when you try to follow folk back it says ‘following’ but then when you click off and back again it reverts to ‘follow back’?
November 20, 2024 at 6:27 PM
Is anyone else having a glitch where when you try to follow folk back it says ‘following’ but then when you click off and back again it reverts to ‘follow back’?
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I'm compiling a ‘Books and Dogs’ Starter Pack of writers and readers who also love dogs. Pls nominate good bods or add your dog’s pic to this thread to be added 🐾 go.bsky.app/Tpw1Zej
November 19, 2024 at 7:09 AM
I'm compiling a ‘Books and Dogs’ Starter Pack of writers and readers who also love dogs. Pls nominate good bods or add your dog’s pic to this thread to be added 🐾 go.bsky.app/Tpw1Zej
Watching #betweenthecovers which will undoubtedly encourage me to increase the height of my tbr pile even more..,
November 19, 2024 at 7:08 PM
Watching #betweenthecovers which will undoubtedly encourage me to increase the height of my tbr pile even more..,
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Full price? In THIS economy??
If you're planning to enter the January #NotQuiteWritePrize for #FlashFiction, jump on the early bird discount now.
(The discount is just our sneaky ploy to convince you all to sign up early... We don't actually want anyone paying full price 😱)
notquitewriteprize.com
If you're planning to enter the January #NotQuiteWritePrize for #FlashFiction, jump on the early bird discount now.
(The discount is just our sneaky ploy to convince you all to sign up early... We don't actually want anyone paying full price 😱)
notquitewriteprize.com
November 19, 2024 at 6:58 AM
Full price? In THIS economy??
If you're planning to enter the January #NotQuiteWritePrize for #FlashFiction, jump on the early bird discount now.
(The discount is just our sneaky ploy to convince you all to sign up early... We don't actually want anyone paying full price 😱)
notquitewriteprize.com
If you're planning to enter the January #NotQuiteWritePrize for #FlashFiction, jump on the early bird discount now.
(The discount is just our sneaky ploy to convince you all to sign up early... We don't actually want anyone paying full price 😱)
notquitewriteprize.com
5 authors I’ve read 5+ books by:
Margaret Atwood
Elizabeth Strout
Agatha Christie
Haruki Murakami
Carol Shields
Margaret Atwood
Elizabeth Strout
Agatha Christie
Haruki Murakami
Carol Shields
5 authors I’ve read 5+ books by
Etgar Keret
George Saunders
Rupert Thomson
Alice Munro
Paul Auster
Etgar Keret
George Saunders
Rupert Thomson
Alice Munro
Paul Auster
5 authors I've read 5+ books by
Elmore Leonard
Joe R. Lansdale
Charlie Huston
Walter Mosley
Sue Grafton
Elmore Leonard
Joe R. Lansdale
Charlie Huston
Walter Mosley
Sue Grafton
November 19, 2024 at 6:58 AM
5 authors I’ve read 5+ books by:
Margaret Atwood
Elizabeth Strout
Agatha Christie
Haruki Murakami
Carol Shields
Margaret Atwood
Elizabeth Strout
Agatha Christie
Haruki Murakami
Carol Shields
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WE HAVE SIGNED COPIES OF NENEH CHERRY'S NEW BOOK!
"A Thousand Threads".
Musician. Songwriter.
Collaborator. Activist. Mother.
Daughter. Lover. Friend.
Icon.
(and may I personally add, absolute legend)
Order one here.
biggreenbookshop.com/signed-copie...
"A Thousand Threads".
Musician. Songwriter.
Collaborator. Activist. Mother.
Daughter. Lover. Friend.
Icon.
(and may I personally add, absolute legend)
Order one here.
biggreenbookshop.com/signed-copie...
November 18, 2024 at 10:07 PM
WE HAVE SIGNED COPIES OF NENEH CHERRY'S NEW BOOK!
"A Thousand Threads".
Musician. Songwriter.
Collaborator. Activist. Mother.
Daughter. Lover. Friend.
Icon.
(and may I personally add, absolute legend)
Order one here.
biggreenbookshop.com/signed-copie...
"A Thousand Threads".
Musician. Songwriter.
Collaborator. Activist. Mother.
Daughter. Lover. Friend.
Icon.
(and may I personally add, absolute legend)
Order one here.
biggreenbookshop.com/signed-copie...
This is the much less stressful than usual glastonbury attempt-to-buy-tickets-but-fail screen/process this year. I’ll either be very happy or…not…in about 45 mins time!
November 17, 2024 at 8:51 AM
This is the much less stressful than usual glastonbury attempt-to-buy-tickets-but-fail screen/process this year. I’ll either be very happy or…not…in about 45 mins time!
An intro…I live in Newcastle,England +write flash fiction,short stories and,of late,a novel.My writing is mostly set in working-class communities because that’s what I know.Day job is raising income for charities. I post mostly abt books,writing +occasional photos of my 14yr old rescue cocker,Ted.
November 16, 2024 at 10:15 PM
An intro…I live in Newcastle,England +write flash fiction,short stories and,of late,a novel.My writing is mostly set in working-class communities because that’s what I know.Day job is raising income for charities. I post mostly abt books,writing +occasional photos of my 14yr old rescue cocker,Ted.
Well I have to join in this one…Ted insists #dogsofbluesky
November 16, 2024 at 9:25 PM
Well I have to join in this one…Ted insists #dogsofbluesky
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To celebrate 2,000 BlueSky followers, I'm going to do a little giveaway.
Repost and follow and I'll pick one lucky person at random to win a 12-month Gift Subscription at Bert's Books worth OVER £100.
You have until noon on Sunday 17th November
Repost and follow and I'll pick one lucky person at random to win a 12-month Gift Subscription at Bert's Books worth OVER £100.
You have until noon on Sunday 17th November
a man wearing a floral sweater says " and good luck with that "
ALT: a man wearing a floral sweater says " and good luck with that "
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November 13, 2024 at 9:09 AM
To celebrate 2,000 BlueSky followers, I'm going to do a little giveaway.
Repost and follow and I'll pick one lucky person at random to win a 12-month Gift Subscription at Bert's Books worth OVER £100.
You have until noon on Sunday 17th November
Repost and follow and I'll pick one lucky person at random to win a 12-month Gift Subscription at Bert's Books worth OVER £100.
You have until noon on Sunday 17th November
And this…this is from this week. My first ever writing first… flash500.com/flash-fictio...
Flash Fiction 1st Place: That Place Where Unimaginable Things Are Real by Kelly Railton - Flash 500
Tom sits on the park bench, a bottle tucked into the fraying inside pocket of his denim jacket. Every now and then, when the walkers, joggers and bike riders get out of view, he ferrets it out and tak...
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November 16, 2024 at 9:11 PM
And this…this is from this week. My first ever writing first… flash500.com/flash-fictio...
My wild night is this, plus tea plus toast. And this is my intro to Bluesky…well, start as I mean to go on…
November 16, 2024 at 9:09 PM
My wild night is this, plus tea plus toast. And this is my intro to Bluesky…well, start as I mean to go on…