I’d hazard a guess my 80s memories are not the same as the true afficionados of that era – I really wasn’t into the whole New Romantic scene at the time, however compared to the last couple of decades, their songs did have some merit, and quite a few are creeping in as the decadeContinue reading “1982 Top Thirteen”
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Have the Happiest of New Years
2023 will see us all taking a upturn in our fortunes – I can feel it in my water. Pause. Take a moment to be thankful for everything going right in your life and see if you can find thirteen things to be grateful for.At the end of each one, blow a kiss and sayContinue reading “Have the Happiest of New Years”
Release of Just in Time
Goodness me this has been a bit of a crunch trying to get two books out in two months, but I have a special reason for trying to get at least the first two in the series out in 2022 – not just because they’re set in that year. Look out for the whole masterContinue reading “Release of Just in Time”
The great 2022 Advent giveaway
I’ve done this for a few years now and people seem to like it. Here’s the deal – for every day in December there are at least two books by Jacky Gray (and/or Rowanna Green) for free, and various other reductions throughout the month. Remember, all of these books are free to read on KindleContinue reading “The great 2022 Advent giveaway”
Time and Time Again
How much fun have I had writing this new series? Totally inspired by the fabulous writings of Keith A Pearson and the wonderful crew at the Broadhall Social Club, this story is a meld of the geeky camaraderie of Big Bang Theory, the quirky, role-playing adventure of Stranger Things and the outrageous fantasy of theContinue reading “Time and Time Again”
My Favourite 1980s Movie – Labyrinth
Actually, there’s probably another half-dozen movies vying for favourite, but we’ll get to them in another post. This one has always had a special place in my heart, and now it has an even more special place as it’s found its way into one of my books, as the setting for a Dungeons and DragonsContinue reading “My Favourite 1980s Movie – Labyrinth“
A lovely surprise
I really wasn’t expecting this, but would like to show my appreciation to all the book lovers beavering away to make this happen. You guys really made a difference, thank you.
1981 Top Thirteen
This one was particularly tricky to call. 1. Ultravox – Vienna – 02-1981 2. The Jacksons – Can You Feel It – 04-1981 3. Rainbow – I Surrender – 02-1981 4. Kim Carnes – Bette Davies Eyes – 05-1981 5. The Police – Every Little Thing She Does is Magic – 10-1981 6. Randy CrawfordContinue reading “1981 Top Thirteen”
My 1980s
I’ve always maintained the 80s was one of the busiest decades of my life, chock-a-bloc full of major events every two years. These are some highlights: 1982 – Graduated from what is now Coventry University with a degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering – the first local female to do so. Although it was aContinue reading “My 1980s”
1980 top thirteen
Here’s the first one in a new decade when disco and funk are replaced with rock and punk:1. Styx – Babe – 01-19802. Randy Crawford – One Day I’ll Fly Away – 09-19803. Martha & The Muffins – Echo Beach – 04-19804. Police – Don’t Stand So Close To Me – 09-19805. Billy Joel –Continue reading “1980 top thirteen”