Andrew J. Keir

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Andrew J. Keir

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Andrew J Keir was the first writer to be shortlisted twice for the Kitab/M Magazine short story prize, the largest prize in the Middle East for short stories in the English language (The Sirens' Song - 2009 and Moving Messages - 2010). His story Moving Messages was runner up in the 2010 competition.
The Abu Dhabi based author holds an MA from Lancaster University's prestigious Creative Writing programme. He is currently working on his third novel and a picture book for children. His first novel, Bloody Flies, is out in paperback and ebook, and his second novel, Mac Ailpin's Treason, is out on 15/9/2016.


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Average rating: 4.21 · 28 ratings · 11 reviews · 2 distinct works
Bloody Flies

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“My relief dissipates as James Blunt's yowling voice is overwhelmed by the scream of locking brakes:eieeeeeeeEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE...
My head lurches into darkness.”
Andrew J Keir, Bloody Flies

“Taking a deep breath, I head back to Gatsby's to find Joy.”
Andrew J. Keir, Bloody Flies

“I want to sleep, Charlie,' I say to my dead son. 'Please let me sleep.”
Andrew J. Keir, Bloody Flies

“If you don't have time to read, you don't have the time (or the tools) to write. Simple as that.”
Stephen King

“When his life was ruined, his family killed, his farm destroyed, Job knelt down on the ground and yelled up to the heavens, "Why god? Why me?" and the thundering voice of God answered, There's just something about you that pisses me off.”
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“My relief dissipates as James Blunt's yowling voice is overwhelmed by the scream of locking brakes:eieeeeeeeEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE...
My head lurches into darkness.”
Andrew J Keir, Bloody Flies

“To be brave, by definition, one has first to be afraid.”
Robert Harris, Pompeii

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