Quick quiz: Who released the theme tune to Friends TV show – I’ll be there for you? Friday 3rd March was a sad day for people all over the UK who have stopped what they’re doing at 10:30 each weekday morning to challenge their knowledge of pop music with the kindest, most generous of hosts,Continue reading “End of an Era – Tribute to Ken Bruce”
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1950s Timeline of Inventions/Events
You’d be surprised by the number of inventions stemming from the nineteen fifties, I certainly was. This is by no means a full list, but it gives you an idea of how ahead of their time some people were. 1950 – Credit card – Frank X McNamara 1951 – Power steering, Super glue – FrancisContinue reading “1950s Timeline of Inventions/Events”
1950s Top Thirteen – 53, 54, 55
So we’re still firmly in the years of Mum’s choices, not mine, and because she and Dad met while ballroom dancing, everything is heavily dance influenced. These were the songs I heard mostly in my early years – possibly even from the womb in 1959! Mambo was king, and I challenge anyone not to strikeContinue reading “1950s Top Thirteen – 53, 54, 55”
1950s Movies
The 1950s saw many technical innovations, but the biggest advance was in the new approaches to acting and narrative storytelling resulting in grittier drama, towering performances and some unforgettable movies. Here are some of them. Cinderella (1950) When Cinderella’s cruel stepmother prevents her from attending the Royal Ball, she gets some unexpected help from theContinue reading “1950s Movies”
1950s Top Thirteen – 1950, 51, 52
If you were expecting a continuation of the 80s top thirteens, apologies. I will pick them up again when the fourth book is released. In the meantime, we’ll be looking mostly at the 50s when Just in Time, the second Time Doctors book is partially set. After that, there’s a wee surprise for the thirdContinue reading “1950s Top Thirteen – 1950, 51, 52”
Ghosts of Warwick Castle – part 1
In writing the second Time Doctors book, I created a bunch of scenes which my new editor, Paul, said did not fit the Dungeons and Dragons feel I was aiming for. This one stands up on its own and gives a taste of melding history with role-play. Plus I had so much fun researching GuyContinue reading “Ghosts of Warwick Castle – part 1”
1982 Top Thirteen
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”
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”
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