Seven years

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Seven years since I wrote the final line of ‘Shepherd’. A few more months though before I was done editing it, but looking back that was an incredible time in my life.

Since then I have gone on to do other fairly long UFO stories – The Needs of the Many being probably one of the longest, though there is a story for next year that is roughly 40k in length. ‘Shepherd’ though, was a stonking 150,000 words seven years ago. My first novel.

My grateful thanks to those who have read it and who encouraged me to write on. I haven’t written much UFO recently as life has taken a different turn, but I am aiming to complete at least two UFO stories next year.

There will be a new UFO story posted here on Christmas Eve – adult in theme and featuring Col Lake and Ed Straker. Comments will be welcome, as always.

Wolf

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A UFO Story

By Lightcudder ©Feb 2012

Disclaimer: All publicly recognisable characters, settings, etc. are the property of their respective owners.The original characters and plot are the property of the author of this story.The author is in no way associated with the owners, creators, or producers of any previously copyrighted material. No copyright infringement intended.

Chapter 1

‘We have a live one Commander. Bringing him in now.’

Straker did not need the signs to guide him as he walked the corridors. The underground base had continued to develop over the years, adding new walkways, new sections, even lower levels, but the SHADO Commander knew every part and his mind was fixed on other things besides the layout of the base.

A live one. The first for over a year. Maybe this time they might have a chance. It was about time they got a break. He paused to let Alec catch up. Continue reading →

Status

Following the success of SHADO CON in June 2017, we are delighted to announce SHADO CON 2 to be held in the

QUAD, Derby,

Saturday June 30th 2018.

Guests include

Deborah Grant and David Collings  from  Psychobombs, Alan Perry, and James Winch with his SHADO Jeep and original UFO props.

More guests to be announced.(all guests appear subject to work commitments)

For updates go to: SHADO CON (facebook group)

Dies Canicularies

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Grateful thanks to An Delen Dir for the loan of one of her characters. I will take great care of him. Promise. And to dragon, who not only makes an appearance, but gave me valuable help.Thank you to both of you.  This story is set some time after Calan Geaf by An Delen Dir

Chapter 1

‘Coming?’ There was no reply, but Straker was used to that. He frowned more in amusement than annoyance and walked on, turning round once to call to his companion. ‘I’m not waiting for you.’

He paused, shrugged his shoulders and opened the outer office door, making sure it remained open behind him. Another scorching day, the sun blazing in a brilliant blue sky and the heat-haze shimmering over the sticky tarmac of the car park. Even the brief walk from his vehicle had made his shirt cling to his back. For once, it would be pleasant to spend the day in the coolness of the underground and air-conditioned workspace. He tugged off his sunglasses with a sigh of relief.

‘Alone, Commander? Is everything all right?’ Miss Ealand gave him a look of concern.

Straker tilted his head and shrugged. ‘He’s flirting with Janice in Reception. Seems to think he stands a chance of getting what he wants from her. He’ll be along soon.’ Continue reading →

Christmas and Writing

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There will be a new UFO story posted here early in January. Not a ‘Christmas ‘ story per se, but a new one all the same. And then I will be taking a break from UFO for a few months. For the last couple of years I have been focussing on my professional writing and I need to finish editing the next novels I have waiting to be published next year, as well as continue work on three new ones that are in various stages of development.

As a result, I will be posting here less frequently, although I will continue to write UFO. But, for anyone who wants to read older Christmas UFO ??

One Wish at Christmas  (angst, character death, paranormal)

Fluff   (fluff – lots and lots of fluff)

Stopping By Woods (snow. and more snow)

And for anyone who hasn’t read the following fabulous stories by AnDelenDir

The Fishmonger’s Daughter   

and

Companion (Adult themes)