Category Archives for BOOKS
Rediscovered Brilliant Review of A TALE OF TEN WICKETS
Tweet A Tale Of Ten Wickets: 1995 Review by Mike Seabrook I found a back number from 1995 of the magazine Cricket Lore, with this generous review by the late Mike Seabrook, himself an author of fine cricket novels. I … Continue reading
British author converts Mitt Romney from Mormonism (shock)
Tweet The event to fit this sensational headline has not yet occurred, But here is the text of a letter I sent to Mitt Romney to coincide with the publication of my pamphlet Hi! My Name’s Richard And I … Continue reading
Hey, Preacher, Leave Them Gay Kids Alone
Tweet Any attempt to change the sexual orientation of a child is futile and cruel and abusive – an outright ban is needed. By Richard Heller [published in www.politics.co.uk 23 April 2012] For over ten years the Christian organization Care … Continue reading
Making sense of THE NETWORK: some cricket terms explained
Tweet Notes and Glossary to The Network (for non-devotees of cricket) Some ex-friends think them funnier than the novel itself I hope that The Network can be enjoyed by non-devotees of cricket, but there are passages where an explanation of … Continue reading
Some zingers from THE NETWORK
Tweet A few bits from my novel THE NETWORK (ISBN 978-0-9556740-1-3} “My family’s a battlefield, and I’m just a small hill which each side occupies to fire on the other.” “You haven’t seen my bad side. At full moon, I … Continue reading
Songs from YOUR VERY OWN RICKY RUBATO
Tweet Blue Train Words and Music by Ricky Rubato I watched you fade away Through the steam Goodbye for ever, love, Goodbye dream. I’ve caught The Blue Train From Nothing to Nowhere, Full speed Through the night. Freight cars Full … Continue reading
YOUR VERY OWN RICKY RUBATO awardwinning screenplay and novella
Tweet An offbeat romance saves a little town from depression Ricky Rubato is a pianist and crooner. He once had a fine career but now he is playing it out in small towns that have seen better times – such … Continue reading
MEMBEAR OF PARLIAMENT Harry Bear cricketer
Tweet Bowling for the Lords and Commons (and aiding Chance to shine). A reminder of whose famous action? Illustration: Will Tubby
MEMBEAR OF PARLIAMENT Harry Bear campaigning
Tweet Harry Bear setting off on the campaign trail: illustration Will Tubby
MEMBEAR OF PARLIAMENT a story for people aged 6 and more
Tweet “Something’s got to be done about it! When a young teddy bear discovers that his parents have no pension, that his girlfriend is overworked in hospital and that children cannot play cricket in Dudbury (Britain’s most boring town), he … Continue reading
