Never judge a book by its cover, so the saying goes. But we all do it, don't we? That's why covers - first impressions - are important, and it's the reason why I opted for a re-design when launching my first ebook as a paperback. Writers are incorrigible perfectionists, and I'm no different. I couldn't resist having … Continue reading A coming of age story of green activism, wild invention and romance
Blake’s 7,000 decibels. It’s ToW Brian Blessed
Possibly the most atmospheric, perhaps one of the most essential and certainly the loudest episode of Blake’s 7. It's a typical Saturday afternoon, and the rain is slanting down from a blueless grey sky. Typical for us in the UK, anyway. But what could be better than sitting down with some easy lunch and continue … Continue reading Blake’s 7,000 decibels. It’s ToW Brian Blessed
When is a sport not a sport?
When is a sport not a sport? When it’s entertainment, apparently. As we approach the end of the snooker season and the beginning of Wimbledon, there are again quiet rumblings in the Force about what is, and is not, sport. Quite recently, snooker fans have had the wind snatched from their sails as commentators and … Continue reading When is a sport not a sport?
Resent Resentment (a poem)
Our special three part series on grudges concludes with a poem specially written for the occasion.
Don’t want to spring clean? Have a spring sort out instead.
Time to give my website a spring clean...of sorts! There's always a work-around...
How the perennial almost-man of Snooker beat the best in the world – again!
Snooker's most perrenial almost-man finally lands a big one.
Has Judd Trump shaken off his reputation as an 'entertaining under-achiever' and finally changed the narrative?
The Way Back : Stepping aboard starship Liberator – the beginning of my Blake’s 7 watch-through
Me, my partner Dominique and every episode of the classic sci-fi series Blake's 7, in order. From the start. The mission begins!
“Dark Shadows” watch-through – The guilty secret continues
- RANDOM STUFF - I don’t know about you but I’m still in the Halloween mood, so what better time to tell you more about my watchthrough of barmy US soap, Dark Shadows. I promised I’d get back to you and, dear reader, I gladly make good on my promise (whether you like it or … Continue reading “Dark Shadows” watch-through – The guilty secret continues
Escaping the Sunday afternoon blues
If all else fails and you find yourself falling into the protracted state of almost-Monday-ness, why not try one of these suggestions. For those that work Monday – Friday, you may find Sundays are a strange kind of animal, especially Sunday afternoons. Once described by Douglas Adams as the Long Dark Tea-time of the … Continue reading Escaping the Sunday afternoon blues
Heavy Metal Thunder! The metal bands that parked their upward trajectory
These days 'making it' in music, especially in the world of heavy metal has never been more difficult. Metal fans spoiled by a huge variety of new and classic acts are an increasingly tough nut to crack. Gone are the days when the likes of WASP could drop a half decent album and a get … Continue reading Heavy Metal Thunder! The metal bands that parked their upward trajectory
