New Story?

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I might just make my debut in Jooster fiction...

I'll definitely proceed if I get a good response and sufficient encouragement, and suggestions too...

Has anyone read "Jeeves in Springtime"? I read it so long back that I've nearly forgotten all the details, but one thing that certainly stood out, was that Jeeves took a shine to a young waitress!!! Was her name Mabel? Anyhow, apparently Bingo Little too had fallen in love with her, and turned to Jeeves to sort out his problem (as usual).

The plot of the story I plan to write will be a love triangle involving the pretty waitress, and Jeeves and Bingo vying for her affections. The lucky girl is showered with attention from both men, alternately. Bingo's the one who initially questionshis sexuality, ie. he's head over heels for a lovely female at one point, but slowly finds himself getting drawn to his suave, irresistibly charming rival...
There'll be a flurry of questions as to what happens to the three protagonists, especially Bingo, and whether there are complications more to the lady than what meets the eye. How does Jeeves tackle matters as delicate and dangerous as those of his heart, and others' too? Does Bertie play Cupid for an odd couple?
In case you're wondering where Bertie disappeared to, he plays a pretty significant role and is a supporting character, but is heterosexual...

As I've come across stories with Bertie paired with both Gussie and Bingo, it'd would be nice to give Jeeves a wee bit variety... And I'm sure everyone agrees with me: Hats off to any "blighted female" who succeeds in catching Reginald Jeeves's fancy, and sets off the sparks!!! (I'd need a few good tips from that lucky, lucky lady)...

I can promise that if I do go ahead, your heart's going to ache as it's never done before, and the pain and the emotions will be vivid, as the situations will be appropriate too... I could add a satisfying dose of delicious, emotionally-packed intimacy and love-making too...

So, any comments or suggestions? Should I pick up my pen?

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

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I hope no-one will mind if I talk about Stephen Fry instead of Jeeves, but I have seen mention of this a few times. My CDs of this book, read by Stephen, arrived last night. They are really very good! I haven't been interested in talking books for a very long time, but I am enjoying this one. Stephen has a pleasant, well-modulated voice, a thankfully neutral accent and a gift for giving the characters their own voices, so that I sometimes know who is speaking before I hear the name.

Do others like Stephen's reading as well, and not just because you have a crush on him ;-) but because you really like it? I am tempted to get the next book now. This could get very expensive!

There is another actor, Jim Dale I think, who has recorded the Potter books as well. I know nothing about him at all and had never heard of him, but he must be good or he would not have been chosen to read such a prominent series. I preferred Stephen because I have seen his show and know his voice.

We saw the new UK Prime Minister, Gordon Brown I believe, on the news. Is it just me, or does this man have a wonderful voice that needs to record a talking book or two? Audiobooks are a worthy cause, imagine the attention they would get if a serving Prime Minister were to make one. I expect Jeeves could arrange it somehow. ;-)

Well, I must go to bed at last, and the plumber had better turn up tomorrow, or else. I'm not having another cold shower - it's a bath filled from saucepans and kettle for me!

Gail the whimsical