Which other authors do you enjoy? Discuss them here.
Rob Houghton
Posts: 16029 Joined: 26 Feb 2005, 22:38
Favourite book/series: Rubadub Mystery, Famous Five and The Find-Outers
Favourite character: Snubby, Uncle Robert, George, Fatty
Location: Kings Norton, Birmingham
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by Rob Houghton » 18 Oct 2017, 20:34
Julie2owlsdene wrote: I'll be happy to sign any copies folks.
Just hope I'll be able to get about to do this as I've dislocated by knee and am laid up on crutches.
Doing back-flips and cartwheels again?
Hope you feel better soon - a dislocated knee sounds painful!
'Oh voice of Spring of Youth
hearts mad delight,
Sing on, sing on, and when the sun is gone
I'll warm me with your echoes
through the night.'
(E. Blyton, Sunday Times, 1951)
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Julie2owlsdene
Posts: 15244 Joined: 24 Jul 2007, 20:15
Favourite book/series: F.F. and Mystery Series - Five get into Trouble
Favourite character: Dick
Location: Cornwall
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by Julie2owlsdene » 18 Oct 2017, 22:10
Julian gave an exclamation and nudged George.
"See that? It's the black Bentley again. KMF 102!"
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Julie2owlsdene
Posts: 15244 Joined: 24 Jul 2007, 20:15
Favourite book/series: F.F. and Mystery Series - Five get into Trouble
Favourite character: Dick
Location: Cornwall
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by Julie2owlsdene » 20 Oct 2017, 11:44
Just a slight update for anyone who is interested. My first interview takes place on 1st November @ 15.40pm, on BBC Radio Cornwall!
I guess I'd best rehearse my best voice!
Julian gave an exclamation and nudged George.
"See that? It's the black Bentley again. KMF 102!"
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Rob Houghton
Posts: 16029 Joined: 26 Feb 2005, 22:38
Favourite book/series: Rubadub Mystery, Famous Five and The Find-Outers
Favourite character: Snubby, Uncle Robert, George, Fatty
Location: Kings Norton, Birmingham
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by Rob Houghton » 20 Oct 2017, 12:04
Do they want you to use an authentic Cornish accent?
I would find a radio interview very daunting!!
'Oh voice of Spring of Youth
hearts mad delight,
Sing on, sing on, and when the sun is gone
I'll warm me with your echoes
through the night.'
(E. Blyton, Sunday Times, 1951)
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Julie2owlsdene
Posts: 15244 Joined: 24 Jul 2007, 20:15
Favourite book/series: F.F. and Mystery Series - Five get into Trouble
Favourite character: Dick
Location: Cornwall
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by Julie2owlsdene » 20 Oct 2017, 12:10
If you'd met me as some have, Robert, you'd know my accent is very Northern.
My hubby has had radio interviews for his books too, so he can guide me through before then!
Julian gave an exclamation and nudged George.
"See that? It's the black Bentley again. KMF 102!"
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Rob Houghton
Posts: 16029 Joined: 26 Feb 2005, 22:38
Favourite book/series: Rubadub Mystery, Famous Five and The Find-Outers
Favourite character: Snubby, Uncle Robert, George, Fatty
Location: Kings Norton, Birmingham
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by Rob Houghton » 20 Oct 2017, 12:52
I have met you, Julie, and talked to you too!!
I also bought a jigsaw of Green Hedges off you!
It was just me being jokey.
'Oh voice of Spring of Youth
hearts mad delight,
Sing on, sing on, and when the sun is gone
I'll warm me with your echoes
through the night.'
(E. Blyton, Sunday Times, 1951)
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Julie2owlsdene
Posts: 15244 Joined: 24 Jul 2007, 20:15
Favourite book/series: F.F. and Mystery Series - Five get into Trouble
Favourite character: Dick
Location: Cornwall
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by Julie2owlsdene » 20 Oct 2017, 13:02
Are you sure it was me you spoke with Rob.
Yes, I remember sending you a jigsaw through the post.
Julian gave an exclamation and nudged George.
"See that? It's the black Bentley again. KMF 102!"
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Rob Houghton
Posts: 16029 Joined: 26 Feb 2005, 22:38
Favourite book/series: Rubadub Mystery, Famous Five and The Find-Outers
Favourite character: Snubby, Uncle Robert, George, Fatty
Location: Kings Norton, Birmingham
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by Rob Houghton » 20 Oct 2017, 13:11
Oh yes - I've actually spoken to you a few times at EB Days - only fleetingly as I was way too shy to get to chat with anyone much. It would be different these days, but back then I didn't know people so well as I do now, via the website. I've also spoken to Tony (obviously!), Anita, Eddie, John (Lucky Star) Nigel, Ilsa and several others, but I bet no one even realises it!!
'Oh voice of Spring of Youth
hearts mad delight,
Sing on, sing on, and when the sun is gone
I'll warm me with your echoes
through the night.'
(E. Blyton, Sunday Times, 1951)
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sixret
Posts: 4130 Joined: 16 Aug 2006, 14:25
Favourite book/series: Five Find-Outers,Mr.Twiddle,Barney R
Favourite character: Mr.Twiddle,Fatty,Saucepan,Snubby
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by sixret » 20 Oct 2017, 13:28
I have always got confused between you and the more elusive Rob(Viking Stars)! Both have the same features.
Below is the photo of Rob(Viking Star) and Oscar from Spain.
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Favourite book/series: Adventure series, Six Cousins books, Six Bad Boys
Favourite character: Jack Trent, Fatty and Elizabeth Allen
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by Anita Bensoussane » 20 Oct 2017, 13:39
Good luck with the radio interview, Julie! I'll try to listen to it online. Hope your knee is soon better!
"Heyho for a starry night and a heathery bed!" - Jack, The Secret Island.
"There is no bond like the bond of having read and liked the same books."
- E. Nesbit, The Wonderful Garden.
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Julie2owlsdene
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Favourite book/series: F.F. and Mystery Series - Five get into Trouble
Favourite character: Dick
Location: Cornwall
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by Julie2owlsdene » 20 Oct 2017, 13:42
Julian gave an exclamation and nudged George.
"See that? It's the black Bentley again. KMF 102!"
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Rob Houghton
Posts: 16029 Joined: 26 Feb 2005, 22:38
Favourite book/series: Rubadub Mystery, Famous Five and The Find-Outers
Favourite character: Snubby, Uncle Robert, George, Fatty
Location: Kings Norton, Birmingham
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by Rob Houghton » 20 Oct 2017, 13:56
sixret wrote: I have always got confused between you and the more elusive Rob(Viking Stars)! Both have the same features.
Below is the photo of Rob(Viking Star) and Oscar from Spain.
yes - I've met Viking Star (Rob) too! I guess we are sort of similar...particularly hairstyles!!
'Oh voice of Spring of Youth
hearts mad delight,
Sing on, sing on, and when the sun is gone
I'll warm me with your echoes
through the night.'
(E. Blyton, Sunday Times, 1951)
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Eddie Muir
Posts: 14566 Joined: 13 Oct 2007, 22:28
Favourite book/series: Five Find-Outers and Dog
Favourite character: Fatty
Location: Brighton
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by Eddie Muir » 20 Oct 2017, 15:31
I recall speaking to you at one of the Enid Blyton Days, Rob.
Good luck with the radio interview, Julie. I must try to tune into Radio Cornwall somehow.
'Go down to the side-shows by the river this afternoon. I'll meet you somewhere in disguise. Bet you won't know me!' wrote Fatty.
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Courtenay
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Favourite book/series: The Adventure Series, Galliano's Circus
Favourite character: Lotta
Location: Both Aussie and British; living in Cheshire
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by Courtenay » 20 Oct 2017, 16:36
You can find it online here, Eddie, and listen to past programmes too if you can't catch it live:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/radiocornwall " onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; I'm looking forward to hearing your interview too, Julie!
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Eddie Muir
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Favourite book/series: Five Find-Outers and Dog
Favourite character: Fatty
Location: Brighton
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by Eddie Muir » 20 Oct 2017, 16:46
Thank you for the link, Courtenay. Much appreciated.
'Go down to the side-shows by the river this afternoon. I'll meet you somewhere in disguise. Bet you won't know me!' wrote Fatty.
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