I explain why you haven’t heard from me for a while and why regular podcasts may not be imminent…

Today is the release of the eighth book in T.G. Campbell’s Bow Street Society mystery series - The Case Of The Deadly Decoy. In this special extended episode, I give you a spoiler free interview, she talks about the new book.

I talk about tomorrow’s by election and the likely outcome.

As I continue with the final chapter my this novel, I talk about the original BBC Radio 4 adaptation of the “Lord of the Rings” which is about to be released in its original broadcast form for the very first time, both on vinyl and CD.

Did some work today! I’ll try not to get used to it!

Well, it looks like I’m working tomorrow so I’ve had a lazy day to make sure that my hip is okay for a long working day, and I’ve done some reading eating and watching TV as well.

I waffle on more about the Frank Herbert books I’ve been reading (I was going to stop after book 2 but now I’ve got the desire to carry on into book 3 and maybe beyond). No writing, sorry.

I talk about the fact I’m reading Dune: Messiah, reading and watching the BBC version of Anthony and Cleopatra, and watching the classic 1984 David Lynch Dune film. Just not much writing.

I had a very productive meeting with my publisher today, but foolishly forgot to ask what I can and cannot say on this podcast. As a result, I have chosen to err on the side of caution and say nothing for now. Instead I talk about the differences between the second half of the book of Dune and the second movie, including talking about the incredibly powerful and moving performance from Zendaya.

No writing today, but I did finish reading Frank Herbert’s Dune followed by watching the first part of the recent movie.