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Having been early (because of the Coronation and Local Elections) last week, I'm a few days behind this week! Fingers crossed, normal service will be resumed this week but, in the meantime, here's Episode 17 on my Undertakers in Spain saga:https://www.abctales.com/story/philwh...
Philip wrote: "Having been early (because of the Coronation and Local Elections) last week, I'm a few days behind this week! Fingers crossed, normal service will be resumed this week but, in the meantime, here's ..."BREAKING NEWS - It's been made ABCtales Pick of the Day!
Doesn't happen to my stories very often, so very chuffed!
I thought it might be useful to summarise the situation so far - The story so far (you can read from the start at 'Board Stiff!'): Josiah and Archibald, our two Undertakers, are on a mission to Spain to collect the mortal remains of Sir Lewisham Carnock. Unable to return by air (having been deemed to be terrorists, an unfortunate misunderstanding of course) they are now committed to catching the Santander to Portsmouth ferry, accompanied by Chantelle Lace, who is determined to keep an eye on her 'sugar daddy', Frankie Knight, who, unbeknown to Josiah and Archibald, is the actual occupant of the coffin. Got all that? Now read on:https://www.abctales.com/story/philwh...
Friday's come around again, so it's time for a bit of a drive, an Ocean Drive!https://www.abctales.com/story/philwh...
Alicia wrote: "I'm way behind - need to catch up."Always a problem with stories in instalments, Alicia. If you miss an episode or two, it's a pain to catch up again! Mind you, it worked for Charles Dickens so ...
In Dickens' day, the installments might vanish (though any one of a thousand people could bring you up to speed); now, the internet is forever. As usual, I can follow one scent at a time only - I'll get there.
So chuffed to relate that this week's episode has been made a Pick of the Day at ABCtales!https://www.abctales.com/story/philwh...
Well, things are looking up for Josiah and Archibald. They have their body (possibly!) and a means of getting it to the U.K. (ferry from Santander). All they need now is Chantelle packed and ready to go. What could possibly go wrong?https://www.abctales.com/story/philwh...
We're up to Part 21 in which Josiah and Chantelle come to a mutually beneficial arrangement and the Detectives get all their eggs in one basket!https://www.abctales.com/story/philwh...
Another week, another episode. Amber and Lawrence finally get to start their holiday and Josiah, Archibald, Chantelle and the Detectives have got themselves a convoy!https://www.abctales.com/story/philwh...
Thanks Jim. Glad we hit the spot! :-)
Better late than never, this week's exciting episode from my Undertakers in Spain, in which Amber takes a stand, Lawrence takes steps and Josiah, Archibald and Chantelle 'take a powder'https://www.abctales.com/story/philwh...
Part 24 and most of the characters have answered a 'call of nature', with varying degrees of success, whilst Archibald gets to grips with the concept of foreign food!https://www.abctales.com/story/philwh...
Philip wrote: "Part 24 and most of the characters have answered a 'call of nature', with varying degrees of success, whilst Archibald gets to grips with the concept of foreign food!https://www.abctales.com/stor..."
Next episode tomorrow (Friday) but fyi, Part 24 won a Pick of the Day Award! :-)
Alicia wrote: "Looking forward to catching up."Thank you, Alicia. I appreciate that it's not easy to follow a story that evolves week by week :-)
It's not you, it's me.The extraordinary challenges have too much of my attention.
As some famous movie character said (you can conjure him up with no trouble), "I'll be back."
Alicia wrote: "It's not you, it's me.The extraordinary challenges have too much of my attention.
As some famous movie character said (you can conjure him up with no trouble), "I'll be back.""
I look forward to it, Alicia :-)
We're at Part 25 already, which poses some questions such as why is everyone else obsessed with their bladder size and why is Frankie sharing his bed with a Meat Feast pizza?https://www.abctales.com/story/philwh...
Not only is Part 26 - 'Hitchin' A Ride' - now published:https://www.abctales.com/story/philwh...
BUT ALSO the first collection of Josiah and Archibald's misadventures is FREE from today (Friday 14th) until Sunday!
We're up to Episode 27 in the Bring Out Your Dead saga, in which Amber and Lawrence are finding their uninvited passenger a bit troubling, to say the least!https://www.abctales.com/story/philwh...
Jim wrote: "love it :-)"Thank you. Glad you liked it :-)
Part 28 and you know what it's like when someone insists on telling you all about their dream? Well, that!https://www.abctales.com/story/philwh...
A few days later than usual, here's Part 29 of the award-winning series:https://www.abctales.com/story/philwh...
They say it's better to travel hopefully, than arrive! Sounds like that might be right for my collection of characters ;-)https://www.abctales.com/story/philwh...
Archibald makes a shocking discovery in this week's episode and Amber tries out her womanly wiles (no, I don't know what they are, either!)https://www.abctales.com/story/philwh...
Another week and another dilemma for poor old Archibald when Amber makes a proposition!https://www.abctales.com/story/philwh...
A day earlier than normal (I'm spoiling you really, aren't I?) and Archibald and Amber have the body back in the coffin and can breathe a sigh of relief, or can they?https://www.abctales.com/story/philwh...
You would think that, now they're finally on the ferry, a little R & R would be possible? Not so much!https://www.abctales.com/story/philwh...
With Josiah, Archibald and Chantelle all safely on the ferry, along with Amber and Lawrence, and all heading for their ultimate destination at last, all should be well. Even the coffin is safely stowed! So, no problem then?https://www.abctales.com/story/philwh...
Just had some great news about Josiah and Archibald! Their first ever story - 'A Dubiouos Undertaking' - has been selected for broadcast on Yorick Radio's podcast on Friday, 17th November, 2023 :-)I'm very excited about this and interested to hear how they transition from the written word to audio! My thanks to everyone on this forum who have supported Josiah and Archibald throughout their adventures. Much appreciated!
After all the excitement about Josiah and Archibald's forthcoming lurch onto the airwaves (see above) it's time to get back to the more mundane and share this week's episode, in which the detectives find something fishy and Chantelle and Frankie slip the net!https://www.abctales.com/story/philwh...
Episode 37 in which Frankie disturbs Chantelle, in more ways than one, and Archibald seeks a fresh start!https://www.abctales.com/story/philwh...
Episode 38 in which Archibald goes to freshen up his important little places, but he has to find them first!https://www.abctales.com/story/philwh...
Onward to Episode 39 with the Detectives certain they're getting nearer their man and Josiah worrying that so is Chantelle!https://www.abctales.com/story/philwh...
Episode 40 in which Frankie's worn out his welcome, whilst Josiah and Archibald are just worn out!https://www.abctales.com/story/philwh...
Episode 41 and Chantelle is trying to scrub up Frankie, to limited effect, whilst Detectives Stone and Wood maintain a watching brief!(Look our for the further news about Josiah and Archibald at the end of this episode)
https://www.abctales.com/story/philwh...
and remember that there are plenty more adventures from these two in the published books to date:
Stuck on a ferry to Southampton in poor weather, it's a bit tricky to avoid people you want to avoid, even more so if you didn't know they were there in the first place! Yes, after a brief hiatus, Josiah and Archibald are back :-)https://www.abctales.com/story/philwh...
As well as a brand new episode, Josiah and Archibald have chosen today to take to the airwaves! Their very first story, 'A Dubious Undertaking' has been interpreted and broadcast by Yorick Radio Productions and I couldn't be more pleased with the result! Catch up with the audio version by visiting the podcast now:https://yorickradioproductions.com/li...
"Have you heard, Mr. O.? We're on the radio!""I think the term 'radio', in this instance, may be stretching the definition somewhat" Josiah observed, "my understanding is that it is, what is termed in modern parlance, a podcast"
"Yeah, but...the radio, eh?"
"You will forgive me, Archibald, if I do not share your enthusiasm, given that the broadcast relates to matters which I would much prefer were forgotten, the explosion at the crematorium, the loss of a valued client and the adoption of a, somewhat crass, advertising slogan"
"Oh yeah, but...wow, eh?"
A Dubious Undertaking
https://yorickradioproductions.com/li...
Jim wrote: "wow eh sums it up nicely ;-)"Thanks Jim. Yep, I'm decidedly chuffed! :-)
Normal service has been resumed and the weekly episodes are back! In this case, with Chantelle discovering just how bored you can be in certain company but, then again, the excitement provided by Frankie Knight might be a bit more than either of them bargained for!https://www.abctales.com/story/philwh...
and don't forget Josiah and Archibald's debut podcast:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5l1f...
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Dead Reckoning: A Josiah and Archibald novel (other topics)Bring Out Your Dead: A Josiah and Archibald Novel (other topics)
A Subsequent Engagement (other topics)
A Dubious Undertaking and other stories (other topics)
A Dubious Undertaking and other stories (other topics)
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