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Thirty years ago, a review helped keep a character alive in my head. During this conversation, I discovered that my novel Silent Ruin had returned the favour, helping inspire a new series of books now out on Amazon!
Happy Star Trek Day, and happy 60th anniversary to what I still consider the world’s greatest science-fiction franchise. I love pretty much all of Star Trek, across all its different incarnations, and there have been so many brilliant moments over six decades that choosing favourites can become a fool’s errand. Yet every now and then Trek produces something that rises above being merely fun, thrilling or thought-provoking and hits you so hard that it seems to send a shockwave through your body and soul, imprinting itself permanently on your memory and firing a phaser set to stun directly into your heart.
Next month, September 2026, marks an extraordinary milestone: 60 years since Star Trek first hit television screens, and in recent years we’ve been particularly lucky to have an avalanche of Trek on TV, from Discovery, Picard, Lower Decks and Prodigy, to Strange New Worlds and Starfleet Academy. But as we approach that anniversary, something rather sad is happening because, as I write this in August 2026, there are no new Star Trek television shows or movies currently in production.
“Losing yourself in a good book has been shown to reduce your levels of stress. Research by Dr David Lewis showed that reading as little as six minutes a day can reduce stress levels by 60% by reducing your heart rate, easing muscle tension and altering your state of mind. That same study showed that reading was better at reducing stress than music, drinking a cup of tea, going for a walk and playing video games.” So get my books “How to be an Automotive Content Creator, Motoring Journalist and Car Influencer”, “The ULEZ Files” & “Quantum Races” from Amazon!
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I’m delighted and super-excited to announce the release of my latest book, “Quantum Races: Lessons from the Finish Line” published under the pseudonym B. C. Guy. This thrilling anthology of thirteen short stories seamlessly blends the adrenaline-fuelled world of cars with imaginative science fiction settings, promising readers a unique and exhilarating experience.
The Bridge of the USS Enterprise. Captain Kirk is in his chair, flipping through a digital report on BrownCarGuy. Spock stands beside him, peering over his shoulder. Dr. McCoy enters the scene.
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I asked Chat GPT AI if it was familiar with Isaac Asimov’s Three Laws of Robotics:
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The latest podcast from Two Old Farts Making noises – in this episode, we explore the intriguing history of air conditioning in cars, from the time when it was considered an extra feature in vehicles like the AMC Gremlin and Pace to its prevalence in the iconic Chevy Caprice. But that’s not all! We also dive into the captivating world of UFOs and UAPs (Unidentified Aerial Phenomena). Prepare to be amazed as we discuss groundbreaking revelations such as Bob Lazar’s discoveries regarding element 115, Germany’s experimental involvement with otherworldly crafts during the 1940s, the mysterious flying disc sighting over Alaska in the 1950s, and an array of UFO reports from around the globe.
A cynical, joyless money-grabbing exercise, with an utterly mediocre and dreary set-up, but totally awesome fans and stupendous cos-players.
Continue reading “Destination Star Trek – Live Long & Never Go Again”Happy Star Trek Day! To celebrate I’m looking at what cars would Star Trek’s most famous characters drive? If they drove, because they don’t need to, because of course they have transporters! What would Kirk, Picard and even Q or the Gorn Captain drive? Who’d have a Raptor, M2 Competition or Nissan GTR? Find out in this video, to mark the day that Star Trek the Original Series was first broadcast – 8th September 1966. And let me know what you think these or other characters from across the Star Trek universe would drive in the comments below!
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