Ian Gillespie

Freelance writer

[Ian Gillespie @the_write_ian]

@zilla_jones @kwhitehead141 Thank you Zilla. I’m proud and humbled to share the podium with such an accomplished writer.

[Vincent Anioke @AniokeVincent]

So, so honored to be the winner of the 2021 Austin Clarke Fiction Prize. Still hasn't fully sunk in.

It's my first contest win. The story was incredibly difficult to write and means the world to me. I hope you check it out.

https://t.co/xCScROZe73

[Ian Gillespie @the_write_ian]

Thrilled to have my story “Playing Possum” selected as a runner-up for the Austin Clarke Award.

[The Ex-Puritan @ex_puritan]

Announcing the second of two runners-up in Fiction for the 2021 Austin Clarke Prize in Literary Excellence: “Playing Possum” by @the_write_ian!

“Playing Possum” unfolds masterfully.” -fiction judge @franekwuyasi

https://t.co/mfPHz3znHt

[Ian Gillespie @the_write_ian]

Delighted to announce that my short story "It Won't Go Away," is featured in the horror-fiction anthology "Dead Keys: Typewritten Tales of Terror."

Available here: https://t.co/DmSAJHzoPZ

[Ian Gillespie @the_write_ian]

@austinbartonfit @BarstoolBigCat @PFTCommenter @hen_ease @PardonMyTake At least he’s consistent.

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@JellyfishReview It may have something to do with “target fixation,” which involves steering toward what you’re looking at. Motorcyclists are taught to “look where you want to go.”

[Ian Gillespie @the_write_ian]

@PatatLFPress Him, her and the red-haired one.

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@smickable Or a parent.

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@LFPress Victor Garber.

[Ian Gillespie @the_write_ian]

@SubPress @neilhimself I spent my early years writing fiction. Then, desperate to "grow up" & "be responsible" and, ah, "eat," I switched to journalism. That was good. Then it wasn't. (Anyone remember newspapers?) Now I'm back where I was 40 years ago. Out of work. Scribbling dreams. And I need help.

[Ian Gillespie @the_write_ian]

@chriskulbaba Sign me up!

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Some days I just want to yell at the world: "Up your rusty dusty with a floy floy!"

[Ian Gillespie @the_write_ian]

"I like beautiful melodies telling me terrible things." -- Tom Waits

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@Downtown_London @KathyMldnont Sorry. That's NEXT weekend. But still a great book sale!

[Ian Gillespie @the_write_ian]

After 30 eventful years in the newsroom -- including 12 years as an arts reporter and 13 years as city columnist -- today is my final day at the London Free Press. It's been grand. But like somebody said: "Newspapers. They'll break your heart."

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Norm DeBono reveals Fanshawe hired principal who misused $50,000+ in school funds to (wait for it) teach education. http://t.co/VSZmN7uVFT

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"I thought (the kid) was happy.' Neighbour reacts to London horror house. http://t.co/oo82SZeiij

[Ian Gillespie @the_write_ian]

Is there a word to describe the chunks of icy snow that accumulate behind the wheels of your vehicle? If not, we need one.