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Being ill in Bangkok, why Story 3 was written twice and why Nero doesn't listen to much Rockabilly these days.

All this and more in AFTER DUSK 5 - as I discuss the background to the new series of SALMON AND DUSK.

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This song is mentioned several times in the new story, so for those of you unfamiliar with The Small Faces, here it is in all its (slightly tinny) glory. The first mix of Yesterday Came Too Soon actually saw the song fade up under the final scene, but I'm increasingly uneasy about using any copyrighted music in the podcasts, so you'll just need to imagine that still happens.

'People who once passed me by, will turn their heads round...'

Altogether now!

Story 3 has had a long and somewhat cursed history to date. After various factors conspired to keep me from podcasting it before flying out to Bangkok for three weeks' work, I then found myself in a hotel room whose various whirrs and clicks (not to mention the neighbouring building site) made recording to the usual standard difficult, if not impossible. And then there were the four days in hospital...

The end result is, I've put the planned story 3 aside for now. It's written, but I don't feel quite ready to record it. I think a redraft will do it a world of good anyway.

In its place will be Yesterday Came Too Soon. As with the missing story, it's a Nero tale. With Kilbey in hospital, Nero has to deal with a particularly unusual client - one who seems to know a lot more about him than is comfortable.

Written during my time convalescing, this will be a one-off episode (just like the story it's replaced) and I'm hoping to have it online within the week. (Perhaps with a little more background noise than usual.)  We'll get to see a bit of a different side to Nero as he puts together the pieces of a rather romantic mystery.

As always, your patience is appreciated!

Coming soon then: Yesterday Came Too Soon.

Art by Victor Wycoco (which inspired the story in the first place)

It's nearly time for Story 3 in this season of SALMON & DUSK, but only nearly. There's about 9,000 words written and probably another 5,000 to go, which I had hoped to knock out last week. Instead, I've been back working on the new draft of HOW TO DISAPPEAR COMPLETELY - a draft I would really love you all to see sometime this year.

I'm off to Thailand for three weeks' work at the end of this week and it's unlikely I'll have time to write, record and edit before then. But, fear not! I'm hoping to be able to podcast from my hotel room, so we'll still see Story 3 by the end of the month. (All things being well.)

What can I tell you about the next story? Well, it's a Nero story, as he really hasn't had much time in the spotlight yet. Nero does someone a good turn and then suffers greatly for it. For now, that's all you're getting. As usually, it'll have drama, surprises and, hopefully, a few giggles. No explosions though, although I could always write one in.

Thanks again for all your support - it's been great to hear how much people have enjoyed the first stories.

Myke

ps. The picture above is a quick sketch courtesy, as always, of Victor Wycoco.

Joe's exhibition opens, but is Gray making secret plans of his own? Is Joe strong enough to stop him? And just what did happen to Theo Cartwright?

THIS IS THE EXPLOSIVE FINALE TO SALMON & DUSK: OUT OF THE PICTURE.

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Art by Victor Wycoco

Gray's astounding plan takes shape but Joe is uneasy about playing his part. Will he be caught out by the same detectives he himself hired?

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Art by Victor Wycoco

Can't wait for the next Out of the Picture? Or just in the mood to celebrate after Merry Christmas, Cartwright? Well, why not check out the updated Downloads section for a host of new wallpapers, including brand-spanking-new iPhone and MacBook sized pics.

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A special seasonal one-off adventure for Salmon & Dusk

Theo Cartwright is homesick in London, hoping Kilbey will make more of an effort for Christmas this year. Knowing Kilbey, she might be erring on the side of optimism. What is certain is that things will get a lot worse for Theo before they get better.

A standalone story, Merry Christmas, Cartwright is intended to be a somewhat sweet, chucklesome companion for the Christmas Eve journey home - wherever you may be.

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Out of the Picture will resume on Boxing Day.

Art by Victor Wycoco