About this Lion

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     I’M THE MALE of the species from Scotland, where everyone owns a castle and pisses whisky. *Some of the preceding sentence may contain factual errors.*

I’ve been writing and reading for a long old time. I’m now trying to get into the published material side of things after studying psychology. I’m building up a bank of short story material, accumulating rejection slips, and finding my legs in the long story side of things; one book written, currently with unresponsive agents, and another finished in the process of editing.

Hold on..I need shortbread..that’s better..now where was I?

Like many writers I have written a vast amount of stuff and like children’s school meals, large portions remain unfinished. That isn’t the case so much anymore since I started being a bit more disciplined.

I write about all sorts, largely drawing my inspiration from real life events, comedy, tragedy, philosophy, psychology, futuristic musings and the dark recess of my mind. I say recess, it’s the only recess: it’s got to hold everything.

On a more serious note I love writing (ok – that’s probably already been established), lifting weights and learning. Writing/ reading is my sedentary downtime, going to the gym balances it out nicely and I can’t imagine not having the physical aspect. Exercise

really is addictive. I’ve included a photo (unprofessionally taken) and opened myself up to ridicule and wild recognition on the streets of Edinburgh (aye right!) so you can put a face to the writing and be assured this blog isn’t run by a cutting edge bot, although I’m sure it’d be better than me…at algorithms – creatively? – I’m not so sure.

Enjoy the blog and please comment, like, add and link me and share your work – after all, that’s what it’s all about.

Currently editing Down to Earth as I try to get book The Red Coffin published about my part in a journey around the world.

All works of fiction/non-fiction LionAroundWriting ©

159 thoughts on “About this Lion”

  1. Travel blogger / Nomadic Adventurer November 25, 2018 — 10:53 PM

    Lion, you are and have written everything, I can recognize in me as I am an aspiring writer who desires are similar to yours and currently experiencing as a retiree enjoying the 2nd chapter of life. Keep writing as I follow your journey.

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      LionAroundWriting November 27, 2018 — 1:06 AM

      Thank you for your inspiring comment, that’s really appreciated 🙂
      Best of fortunes on your travels, and I hope it brings you much happiness – you’re showing it’s never too late to get out there and travel and live your life how you want 👍

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      1. Travel blogger / Nomadic Adventurer November 28, 2018 — 2:20 AM

        Travel a life time building wisdom to pass on as a part of your legacy. 🙂

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  2. Katy Campbell October 22, 2018 — 11:54 PM

    I don’t see any factual errors in that first sentence.

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  3. Parlor of Horror October 15, 2016 — 2:01 AM

    Hey Fionn, if you have any story that fits the “horror’ genre, post a link for it on my page to be in the “Halloween Horror, Best Free Read on the internet event.” Post you link in the comments here: https://parlorofhorror.wordpress.com/2016/09/30/attn-writers-and-authors-best-free-read-on-the-internet-horror-story-event/ Get it in this weekend to be eligible for the 2nd promoted post and award prize. 🙂

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  4. JustAnotherTeenager September 11, 2016 — 1:26 PM

    I’ve just followed you and If it wasn’t because of your awesome posts, it would have beeen because of you blog name. Just hellishly perfect. XP

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      LionAroundWriting September 24, 2016 — 11:33 AM

      Haha thank you kindly. What’s in a name right?

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  6. Nic Rinth August 7, 2016 — 11:59 PM

    Hello! I just recently started up a wordpress for my writing and I’m still admiring all these shiny new buttons (oh, how my noob-yness emanates). When I found your blog, it made me absolutely giddy! All the content and all these helpful links. I’ll be following from now on, and I hope to read a lot more in the future!

    Also, shortbread. Yes. People need more of that.

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      LionAroundWriting August 8, 2016 — 4:08 PM

      Haha thanks for stopping by, I’ll take a visit to your blog later 🙂 After buying some shortbread of course.

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  7. Emily July 31, 2016 — 10:11 PM

    Just got to follow a lion who loves a line of mine! (Sorry, I could not resist showing my lame humor.) Nice blog!

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      LionAroundWriting July 31, 2016 — 11:08 PM

      Didnt you see the sign? Wordplay accepted here.
      Thank you for dropping by ☺

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  9. christineplouvier July 26, 2016 — 9:25 PM

    There’s no comment box on your Useful Links for Writers page, so I’ll comment on that over here.

    Gary Smailes reveals the true secret of success for new writers within the first three minutes of his TED talk: It’s not what you know, it’s who you know.

    Thanks for unearthing that gem and putting it where others can benefit.

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      LionAroundWriting July 26, 2016 — 10:41 PM

      No probs, thanks for dropping by. Who you know it is. Someone can write the greatest book never read but it doesnt matter if they dont have the connection. Its a bit of a sad fact of life but true in most areas of it.
      And for some reason there is no comment box on header pages, no idea why not.

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  10. M.J June 21, 2016 — 9:10 PM

    Hmmm. Not that I’m edging for a fight….

    But a gorilla is curious, who would win a fight? A lion or a gorilla?

    Anyway, good to see another beast around this wordpress thing.

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      LionAroundWriting June 21, 2016 — 9:13 PM

      Interesting thought…maybe you stick to the jungle, I’ll stick to the grasslands.
      There’s a monkey around too:
      https://pawel314.wordpress.com/

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      1. M.J June 21, 2016 — 9:16 PM

        I’m finding my people. It’s amazing.

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    2. SoundEagle 🦅ೋღஜஇ November 25, 2018 — 9:38 PM

      I shall leave Mr Fionn Grant to roar and roam in the grasslands, and Mr Matt Johnson to remain the king of the jungle, whilst I continue to soar in the sky and survey your respective territories.

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        LionAroundWriting November 27, 2018 — 1:10 AM

        Haha, WordPress animal named blogs unite! 🙂

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      2. SoundEagle 🦅ೋღஜஇ November 27, 2018 — 10:25 AM

        United we stand; Divided we crawl.

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  11. transcribingmemory June 21, 2016 — 1:15 AM

    I look forward to following. I’m venturing into this writing world myself and I’m gathering company either to push me along or languish with me! (Or do opposite of what I’m doing. However it works.)

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  12. jlfatgcs June 9, 2016 — 7:32 PM

    I have nominated you for The Lovely Blog Award. Happy to do so! Check it out at http://www.jenniefitzkee.com

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      LionAroundWriting June 10, 2016 — 4:51 PM

      Cheers Jennie, but I don’t take part in blog awards.

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      1. jlfatgcs June 10, 2016 — 6:54 PM

        I totally understand, and I just might bow out of future awards, too. Just hope you know how much I enjoy your blog!

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  14. moonskittles May 16, 2016 — 11:19 PM

    Hahaha 😀 loved your introduction! Especially the humor 😀 I am happy that there is still hope for book 2 😀

    Great meeting you!
    May you enjoy your writing adventure and never tire of it.
    Dajena 🙂

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      LionAroundWriting May 16, 2016 — 11:53 PM

      Thank you for your kind words 🙂
      See you around Moonskittles/ Dajena 🙂

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      1. moonskittles May 17, 2016 — 1:39 AM

        You are welcome! Yes, I will stop by for sure 🙂

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  15. Sacha Black May 10, 2016 — 11:22 PM

    Nice origin story yourself Mr. Lion. Made me giggle… or was that *roar* :p

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  16. KC Redding-Gonzalez May 4, 2016 — 8:58 PM

    Psychology? Well there’s your mistake. Never, EVER know what they’re really thinking…It spoils the mood. Delusion = GOOD. Reality = BAD.

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      LionAroundWriting May 4, 2016 — 9:03 PM

      haha.
      Strangely, some things I know are a gift and a curse.

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  17. Chris Sarantopoulos May 3, 2016 — 9:16 PM

    Where in Scotland? I spent 5 years in Aberdeen 🙂

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      LionAroundWriting May 3, 2016 — 9:43 PM

      Cool. Im usually between Dundee and Edinburgh. Thanks for stopping by.

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  18. VictoryInTrouble April 28, 2016 — 8:07 PM

    Sure, taunt me with shortbread! 🙂 Can’t wait to dig around in here. Thanks for following. 🙂

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  19. Luke Openshaw @lukes_story April 10, 2016 — 3:30 PM

    There is a lot sense in that there word wrangling @FionnGrant. Like your style. I’ll be back. Thanks for reading/likes as well.

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  20. Elaine Cougler April 7, 2016 — 3:13 PM

    Loved that story about the couple, the school bus and the surprise ending. Awesome. Thanks for visiting my site!

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  21. Virgilio Gavia March 30, 2016 — 2:15 AM

    Thanks for following. Nice site you have here.

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  22. TanGental March 25, 2016 — 7:45 PM

    So thank you for the kind follow

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  23. Scout March 21, 2016 — 10:22 PM

    I’ve finally gotten my new blog started http://scoutsthoughts.wordpress.com/ and closed my healing blog (mandy). I wanted to contact my favorite bloggers to let you know. I’ll go by Scout. 🙂

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  24. cmwriter March 17, 2016 — 2:20 PM

    Thank you for the follow and stopping by.

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  25. Miss Gentileschi March 7, 2016 — 5:00 PM

    Hi! Thank you so much for the many likes and the follow – I can´t tell you how much that means to me!!:) Love your writing style and am looking very much forward to your future posts! Have a lovely day! Sarah:)

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      LionAroundWriting March 7, 2016 — 5:10 PM

      you’re welcome! stick around 🙂

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  26. maria March 7, 2016 — 3:20 AM

    Hi, Lion! Thanks for dropping by and it’s nice to meet you.
    I wish you best of luck on your novel and I’m looking forward to reading more from you. Keep writing! 😉

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  28. Carolyn Watson February 20, 2016 — 4:08 AM

    Your bio made me smile. You have a great sense of humour.

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      LionAroundWriting February 20, 2016 — 3:33 PM

      Thanks, but what’s ‘humour’ ? 😉

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