A quick look at a book based on the prison-based comedy series, Porridge. This paperback book of the BBC's Porridge was adapted by Jonathan Marshall from Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais’s television scripts. Inside, each of the seven chapters are re-tellings of the television episodes, starting with the 'unofficial' pilot episode, Prisoner and Escort … Continue reading Porridge – The surprising facts behind this book based on the classic comedy
In-Depth Review of Tightrope (1972), the Cold War Classroom Thriller
Tightrope was a tense Cold War thriller for younger viewers, written by former Doctor Who scriptwriter Victor Pemberton and stars Coronation Street’s John Savident, Timeslip’s Spencer Banks, and future BAFTA-winning producer and director David Munro. Intriguing and, at times, compelling, the series brilliantly captures the paranoia of the Cold War in a setting close to … Continue reading In-Depth Review of Tightrope (1972), the Cold War Classroom Thriller
The Omega Factor book
A quick look at The Omega Factor paperback published in 1979. The back cover text: There is a highly-secret government organisation called Department 7. Its existence is known only to the Prime Minister and some members of the Cabinet. Its brief is to investigate the Supernatural—to discover the Omega Factor. Journalist Tom Crane has been … Continue reading The Omega Factor book
Price Promotion: Environmental thriller Morrison’s Ghost
“Have you ever heard of an anti-gravity generator?” Graduate, find a job, meet someone and settle down. For ‘Jim’ (aka Morrison’s Ghost) it was supposed to be easy, so how did he wind up pursued by secret government agencies, shady corporations and a trigger-happy private eye? This fast paced environmental thriller is now half price … Continue reading Price Promotion: Environmental thriller Morrison’s Ghost
This isn’t my first self-published book, but it’s the first time I’ve promoted one
Phil's Marvellous Machine isn’t my first self-published book. But it's the first one I’ve actually tried hard to promote.I realise that may seem strange. Why would anyone go to the trouble of writing and publishing a book, then not tell anyone about it?There is a reason. I’ve always had social media anxiety. In 2018, I … Continue reading This isn’t my first self-published book, but it’s the first time I’ve promoted one
Exploding retro tech, dark mysteries, and 10 tales to tickle ribs and chill Spines
I’m thrilled to share the news that my short story collection, Phil’s Marvellous Machine and Other Stories, is officially available now across multiple formats. Suitable for teens, and adults of (almost) all ages, this collection brings together ten different tales of comedy, mystery, and a touch of the uncanny. Phil’s Marvellous Machine: Phil’s childhood friend, old Mr. … Continue reading Exploding retro tech, dark mysteries, and 10 tales to tickle ribs and chill Spines
