Kelly Creighton

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Kelly Creighton facilitates creative writing classes and teaches English as a foreign language. She is the author of the DI Harriet Sloane series, two standalone crime novels (Souls Wax Fair and The Bones of It), two short fiction collections (Bank Holiday Hurricane and Everybody's Happy), and one book of poetry. Kelly lives with her family in County Down, Northern Ireland.

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Underneath the Tree: Twelve Christmas stories from Writers in Northern Ireland Nov 4, 2020

by Kelly Creighton, Claire Savage, Eddy Baker, Stacie Davis, Sharon Dempsey, Simon Maltman, Gary McKay, Samuel Poots, Jo Zebedee, Remco van Straten

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Mixing the mysterious and macabre with tales of friendship, love and the unexplored secrets of the universe, this collection of twelve festive stories from writers in Northern Ireland presents the magic and mayhem of Christmas in all its forms.Featuring a diverse range of genres – from the gothic and ghostly, to the criminal, comedic and supernatural – these are tales to chill and delight readers on a cold winter’s night. With contemporary and historical fiction, as well as dystopian and speculative tales, you never know what you might find … underneath the tree. Stories from: Angeline Adams, Eddy Baker, Kelly Creighton, Stacie Davis, Sharon Dempsey, Simon Maltman, Gary McKay, Samuel Poots, Claire Savage, Remco van Straten, Morna Sullivan, Stuart Wilson and Jo Zebedee.

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Everybody's Happy: eight short stories about art, shadows and self May 7, 2021

by Kelly Creighton

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Eight short stories about art, shadows and self.

Creighton's second short story collection introduces us to a gallery owner who worries her husband will leave her for a doppelgänger; an artist whose creativity is blocked by intense fear on a retreat; a would-be writer who opens a PO Box to gather other people's letters to God; two mothers with guilty secrets; a young student contemplating suing a lecturer for boring her into deep slumber; a geologist travelling the earth to find herself; and a woman who flies home to bury her dead uncle, only to end up in a compromising situation.

Creighton blends satire with the unsettling. Tenderness with humour.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Kelly Creighton is the author of six books. She is a creative writing teacher, editor and author of the Belfast based DI Sloane series, as well as the psychological thriller 'The Bones of It'. She writes short stories too, having edited short story journal The Incubator for years. Creighton has two short fiction collections: 'Bank Holiday Hurricane' and 'Everybody's Happy'. She has a YouTube channel where weekly Creighton interviews other writers, gives readings and creative writing tutorials.

PRAISE FOR THE BONES OF IT:

‘Blackly comic in tone, The Bones of It is a Bildungsroman that evolves into a slow-burning psychological exploration of the mind… an engrossing tale of the consequences of living a life steeped in a culture of violence.’ The Irish Times

‘…true discovered masterpiece of fiction. If she keeps this up, Kelly Creighton can be that Next Great Writer. The Bones of It is not just a novel to read, it is a novel to experience.’ San Diego Book Review

‘Compelling, compulsive, compassionate.’ Books Ireland

PRAISE FOR BANK HOLIDAY HURRICANE:

‘A wonderfully written collection about love, loss and cruelty.’ The Irish Examiner

‘Dark, witty and cleverly observed.’ Jane Talbot

‘Kelly Creighton is a fearless writer with an impressive range. Sharp on impact these stories give voice to characters other writers shy away from.’ Paul McVeigh

PRAISE FOR THE DI SLOANE SERIES:

'unapologetically feminist.’ Sharon Dempsey

‘A breath of fresh air for the genre.’ James Murphy

‘... a feminist anthem. I’ll definitely be anxiously waiting as each book releases.’ Amanda Sloan for Geek Herring

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North Star: Short Stories and Poems by Female Northern Irish Writers Jun 4, 2020

by Women Aloud NI

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North Star: An almost unmoving point of light. Find it and you will know your way home.

This collection of short stories and poems captures the unique voices of forty-five Northern Irish female writers. From mountains to lakes, from country to shore, the words resonate with the literary tradition that cloaks the land and infuses each of our souls.

My native land grounds me, keeps me in contact
with the rhythms of nature, the sound of the winds,
the call of the wild birds and the dialects of its people.
Aine MacAodha

No matter where you are reading these poems and stories, North Star will guide you home.

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The Town Red: DI Sloane 3. The thrilling third book in the Belfast-based detective series. Oct 29, 2021

by Kelly Creighton

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If it had been me, she would not have stopped until there was justice.

The third instalment in the East Belfast detective series.

Just as DI Harriet Sloane turns forty, an old case reopens from before she was born. In the late 1970s, Karen Ward was a teenager when she was murdered just yards away from her Belfast home. At the time, people thought they saw Karen with a man, but time has moved on and now witnesses are thin on the ground. With the help of the victim's sister, Sloane must travel back in time, while her own family evolves and someone from her past resurfaces. Codes, and rules, need to be broken if justice will ever be served.

For fans of Denise Mina.

WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE DI SLOANE SERIES:

'So clever.'

'The author is skilled at creating character and place.'

'A finely written and twisty detective thriller.'

'Timely.'

'An expertly plotted, contextually relevant story.'

'This series goes from strength to strength.'

'Unputdownable.'

'Her characters are alive, her settings are accurate, her story moves with grip and force.'

'I was drawn in hook, line and sinker!'

'Amazing, simply amazing.'

'I inhaled this book.'

'Captivating.'

'Packs an emotional punch.'

'Vivid and imaginative.'

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Kelly Creighton is a creative writing teacher and the author of the DI Sloane novels, as well as the psychological thriller 'The Bones of It'. She writes short stories, having edited short story journal The Incubator for years. Creighton has two short story collections 'Bank Holiday Hurricane' and 'Everybody's Happy'. She has a YouTube channel where weekly Creighton interviews other writers, gives readings and creative writing tutorials.

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The Sleeping Season : Book 1. The stunning first book in the thrilling Belfast Noir detective series with a strong female lead. (DI Sloane) Mar 27, 2020

by Kelly Creighton

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'A writer to reckon with.' The Irish Examiner

Someone going missing is not an event in their life but an indicator of a problem. Detective Inspector Harriet Sloane is plagued by nightmares while someone from her past watches from a distance. In East Belfast, local four-year-old River, vanishes from his room. Sloane must put her own demons to bed and find the boy. Before it’s too late.

REVIEWS

'The people, their places and everything they say is totally credible. Highly recommended.’ Books Ireland

'A novel of style and verve. The Sleeping Season is unapologetically feminist.' Sharon Dempsey

‘A breath of fresh air for the genre. The novel holds a spotlight to difficult societal issues.’ James Murphy

‘There is heart along the mystery and it is wrapped in a narrative that is both tight and lyrical.’ Simon Maltman

‘What I loved most about The Sleeping Season is how much of a feminist anthem it is. I’ll definitely be anxiously waiting as each book releases.’ Geek Herring

WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE SLEEPING SEASON:

Unputdownable.
Her characters are alive, her settings are accurate, her story moves with grip and force.
I was drawn in hook, line and sinker!
Amazing, simply amazing.
I inhaled this book.
Captivating.
Packs an emotional punch.
Vivid and imaginative.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Kelly Creighton is a creative writing teacher and the author of the DI Sloane novels, as well as the psychological thriller 'The Bones of It'. She also writes short stories, having edited short story journal The Incubator for years. Creighton published her first short story collection 'Bank Holiday Hurricane' to critical acclaim. She lives in Co Down, Northern Ireland. She has a YouTube channel where weekly Creighton interviews other writers, gives readings and creative writing tutorials.

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Problems with Girls: DI Sloane 2. The compelling second book in the acclaimed Belfast-based detective series. Nov 20, 2020

by Kelly Creighton

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Where are the young women here? Can you even see them? After taking some leave, DI Harriet Sloane comes back to work at Strandtown PSNI station, East Belfast, to be faced with a murder case. A young political activist has been stabbed to death in the office of a progressive political party where she works as an intern. The killer seems to have a problem with girls, and is about to strike again. Problems with Girls is a fast-paced detective novel that will keep you gripped till the very last word. For fans of Denise Mina. Set in 2018, a month after the Belfast Rape Trial and the #ibelieveher rallies that took place throughout Ireland, this novel asks questions about cyberbullying, mental health and consent.

WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT PROBLEMS WITH GIRLS:

So clever.
The author is skilled at creating character and place.
A finely written and twisty detective thriller.
Timely.
Possibly even better than The Sleeping Season.
An expertly plotted, contextually relevant story.
This series goes from strength to strength.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Kelly Creighton is a creative writing teacher and the author of the DI Sloane novels, as well as the psychological thriller 'The Bones of It'. She also writes short stories, having edited short story journal The Incubator for years. Creighton published her first short story collection 'Bank Holiday Hurricane' to critical acclaim. She has a YouTube channel where weekly Creighton interviews other writers, gives readings and creative writing tutorials. She lives in Co Down, Northern Ireland.

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Souls Wax Fair: an original, unputdownable, contemporary literary thriller set in South Dakota May 6, 2022

by Kelly Creighton

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'An expertly crafted masterpiece! An edgy and unpredictable rollercoaster of a ride.'
Byddi Lee (Rejuvenation trilogy)

'Beautifully written.'
Sarah Stewart Taylor (Maggie D'arcy mysteries)

'A compelling and brilliant read.'
Sharon Dempsey (Lainey and Stowe mysteries)

More than a literary thriller.

Powerful men can get away with murder...for only so long.

After a life of hardship, Mary Jane McCord's life in Rapid City, South Dakota, finally hits a sweet spot. She finds happiness and her singing career takes off. Everything is looking up until she uncovers the dark and secret obsessions of two high-profile men.

Twenty years pass but the people closest to Mary Jane have not forgotten.

Will they bring the truth out into the light?

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Kelly Creighton is an arts facilitator, editor, EFL teacher and author of eight books, including the DI Harriet Sloane series set in Belfast, two story collections, and the critically acclaimed psychological thriller The Bones of It.

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'Tis the Season: A Harriet Sloane Christmas story (DI Sloane) Dec 2, 2022

by Kelly Creighton

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A Harriet Sloane Christmas story set in Belfast, 2005.

Enjoy an insight into Harry's life before she was a DI in Strandtown with this festive story.

WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE DI SLOANE SERIES:

‘So clever.’

‘The author is skilled at creating character and place.’

‘A finely written and twisty detective thriller.’

‘Timely.’

‘An expertly plotted, contextually relevant story.’

‘This series goes from strength to strength.’

‘Unputdownable.’

‘Her characters are alive, her settings are accurate, her story moves with grip and force.’

‘I was drawn in hook, line and sinker!’

‘Amazing, simply amazing.’

‘I inhaled this book.’

‘Captivating.’

‘Packs an emotional punch.’

‘Vivid and imaginative.’

This title and over 1 million more available with Kindle Unlimited.

Best British Short Stories 2018 Jul 15, 2018

by Nicholas Royle

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invites you to judge a book by its cover – or more accurately, by its title. This new series aims to reprint the best short stories published in the previous calendar year by British writers, whether based in the UK or elsewhere. The editor’s brief is wide ranging, covering anthologies, collections, magazines, newspapers and web sites, looking for the best of the bunch to reprint all in one volume.

This new anthology includes stories by Colette De Curzon, Mike Fox, David Gaffney, Brian Howell, Wyl Menmuir, Adam O’Riordan, Adrian Slatcher, William Thirsk-Gaskill, Chloe Turner, Lisa Tuttle, Conrad Williams, among others.

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The Bones of It: The chilling and compulsive psychological thriller from Northern Ireland May 26, 2019

by Kelly Creighton

( 15 )

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‘Chilling, compulsive and beautifully written.’ Brian McGilloway

Thrown out of university, green-tea-drinking, meditation-loving Scott McAuley has no place to go but home: County Down, Northern Ireland. The only problem is, his father is there now too. Duke wasn't around when Scott was growing up. He was in prison for stabbing two Catholic kids in an alley. But thanks to the Good Friday Agreement, big Duke is out now, reformed, a counsellor. Squeezed together into a small house, with too little work and too much time to think about what happened to Scott's dead mother, the tension grows between these two men, who seem to have so little in common. Penning diary entries from prison, Scott recalls what happened that year. He writes about Jasmine, his girlfriend at university. He writes about Klaudia, back home in County Down, who he and Duke both admired. He weaves a tale of lies, of paranoia, of rage.

REVIEWS

‘Blackly comic in tone, The Bones of It is a Bildungsroman that evolves into a slow-burning psychological exploration of the mind… an engrossing tale of the consequences of living a life steeped in a culture of violence.’ The Irish Times ‘…true discovered masterpiece of fiction. If she keeps this up, Kelly Creighton can be that Next Great Writer. The Bones of It is not just a novel to read, it is a novel to experience.’ San Diego Book Review ‘Compelling, compulsive, compassionate.’ Books Ireland ‘Scott’s is an authentic voice, and Creighton a writer to reckon with.’ The Irish Examiner ‘Incredibly well written.’ Sinead Crowley ‘A future classic Troubles novel.’ Sharon Owens ‘a poignant insight into the lasting effects of the Troubles, The Bones of It is a page-turner from start to finish.’ Claire Savage ‘Beautifully penned and piercingly insightful. As a debut novel, it is extremely accomplished.’ Jan Carson ‘This finely written thriller keeps the reader gripped and intrigued…a meaty, fascinating work of fiction.’ CultureHUB Magazine

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Kelly Creighton is a creative writing teacher, editor and author of the Belfast based DI Sloane series, as well as the psychological thriller 'The Bones of It'. She writes short stories too, having edited short story journal The Incubator for years. Creighton published her first short story collection 'Bank Holiday Hurricane' to critical acclaim in 2017; her second collection 'Everybody's Happy' is launching in May 2021. She has a YouTube channel where weekly Creighton interviews other writers, gives readings and creative writing tutorials.

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