After several months away, I’m returning to the 1990s to finish off the last few categories. Thunderbirds Tracy Island (1992) In 1992, this was the must-have Christmas toy – the secret headquarters of the Tracy family, known as the International Rescue’s “base.” But demand outstripped supply, leading to a shortage. Blue Peter came to theContinue reading “1990s Toys/games”
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Heaven must be missing an Angel
It’s not often you get a bona fide Angel come into your life, and to be perfectly honest, most of us are so busy on our own particular treadmills we wouldn’t even notice her.But I have met enough truly beautiful souls to recognise one when she flutters into my life on gossamer wings. Mandy KendrickContinue reading “Heaven must be missing an Angel”
The Traitors
Hands up, I’m an addict. At least, I have an addictive personality. Hence my ability – nay, compulsion – to binge watch. Goodness knows how I ever managed before netflix/prime (other streaming services are available) came along. Oh, I remember – it was wall-to-wall videos. Anyway, the first thing I did after my marathon ofContinue reading “The Traitors”
Jacky Gray on Insta?
Writing stories is my jam, much more fun than posting on Instagram.The idea of spending so much time creating content and schmoozing people for likes and shares doesn’t sit well with me. Hence putting it off all the time I was writing the Time Doctors series. But now it’s done, I’m finally taking the plungeContinue reading “Jacky Gray on Insta?”
Sneak preview – Lost in Time – Part 5
“You have no idea how long I’ve waited to hear that sound from you.” Something feral glittered in his eyes as his tongue darted out to moisten his lips, the message obvious. “Oh yes. Not just thinking about you, but imagining all manner of scenarios where you would have no choice but to succumb toContinue reading “Sneak preview – Lost in Time – Part 5”
Sneak preview – Lost in Time – Part 4
Hugging her raincoat tight against the wind, Naomi pictured Eric in the garden at Gretna, wishing she could have told him the real reason why she couldn’t go with him to celebrate their twentieth wedding anniversary. The picture dissolved into the hurt on his face when she’d told him, tinged with that frisson of fearContinue reading “Sneak preview – Lost in Time – Part 4”
2024 has not been without its trials, and I can’t say I won’t be sorry to see the back of it. But it ended on a high – I finally managed to complete the final Time Doctors book. And then it got better as, thanks to my fabulous launch team, it’s in the top 10Continue reading
Release of Lost in Time
I can’t remember when writing the last book in a series didn’t take way more time than all the others – usually because they end up being much longer (blame all the loose end-tying). In this case, 25% more than the next longest. But mostly because I can’t bear to part with my beloved charactersContinue reading “Release of Lost in Time”
Winter Solstice
In decades past, I’d have been down at Avebury, ringing in the Solstice with a bunch of other like-minded folks, but nowadays, I have other priorities. It would have to be the shortest day today, because time is running out. With only a week to go, my to-do list looked like this: Finish decorating tree/rooms,Continue reading “Winter Solstice”
My 90s top 13
1. The Mavericks – Dance The Night Away 5-1998 2. Lou Bega – Mambo No 5 (A Little Bit Of…) 8-1999 3. The Waterboys – The Whole Of The Moon – 04-1991 4. Richard Marx – Hazard – 05-1992 5. Heart – All I Wanna Do Is Make Love To You – 04-1990 6. ManicContinue reading “My 90s top 13”
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