My review of the latest SHALOSH album is live. Anyone for a cover of Barbie Girl? ukjazznews.com/shalosh-what...

It was Pablo Fanque’s 216th birthday yesterday. A major Victorian showman and the first Black British owner of their own travelling company. And an inspiration for #thebeatles of course. I wrote about Pablo for Visit Norwich www.visitnorwich.co.uk/article/pabl... #Norwich

It’s still here! If you’re a fan of Arthur Mullard and Hylda Baker you’ll love this book. If you’re not a fan of them, you’ll still love it - Sylvester is in it!

My latest album review - the intriguing and often rather beautiful debut album from Luke Marzec ukjazznews.com/luke-marzec-...

It’s got Dancehalls, it’s got Glitterballs, it’s got DJs!!! And #Shakespeare #JaneAusten and more!!!

My latest album review is now at UK Jazz News. ukjazznews.com/danny-widdic...

It’s Still Here!!! The finest book on dance and dance music published this year to feature Will Kemp, #disco and a crook called The Weasel.

It’s Still Here!!! The finest book on dance and dance music published this year to feature Will Kemp, #disco and a crook called The Weasel.

It’s Here!!!

It’s Here!!!

Just published! More info & order at 25% off quoting code MUSIC here: www.equinoxpub.com/home/danceha... @brucewriter.bsky.social

Oh No! Now it’s only six days!!! #Norfolk and #Norwich don’t miss out.

Only 10 days to go until this momentous event in the cultural life of #Norwich and #Norfolk

Who is this effortlessly cool chap, you ask? It’s Mr Ivor Cutler of course. I’ll be talking all things Cutler at The Holloway in the fine city of #Norwich on Wednesday 14 May at 7.00pm with music, film and stories galore. #IvorCutler #Beatles #Norfolk thehollowaynorwich.com/events/quczx...

Fingers crossed, my latest book will drop in May. (I think that’s young people speak for ‘Will be published’.) #dance #music #dancing

Yep. It’s that time again.

It’s happened! 666!

Hello. Here’s my occasional reminder that ‘author’ doesn’t only mean ‘someone who writes fiction’. #writercommunity

I appear to be unable to use social media to best advantage. I assume I’m not alone in this, but sometimes I feel that I probably am. Am I?

Remember, folks. Dance like no one’s watching.

Remember, folks. Dance like no one’s watching.

It seems that no one has the answer …

Hello to all my new followers. I’m starting to feel at home here, but it’s taking time. Prepare for Carry On, Jane Austen and music chat. And shameless plugs for my forthcoming book on dance and dance music - Dancehalls, Glitterballs and DJs. (Jane Austen’s in it).

So. I just joined Substack (as Bruce Lindsay should anyone wish to know). I haven’t written anything yet, still trying to figure it out. Any hints or tips? I’ll blather on about arts and culture, mostly music, no politics.

So. I just joined Substack (as Bruce Lindsay should anyone wish to know). I haven’t written anything yet, still trying to figure it out. Any hints or tips? I’ll blather on about arts and culture, mostly music, no politics.

Thought I’d try again.

Hello to all my new followers. I’m starting to feel at home here, but it’s taking time. Prepare for Carry On, Jane Austen and music chat. And shameless plugs for my forthcoming book on dance and dance music - Dancehalls, Glitterballs and DJs. (Jane Austen’s in it).

The Carry On movies are Britain’s finest contribution to world culture. So why did none of them win an Oscar? (Except for Carry On Cowboy’s win for Best Choreography).

Happy 250th anniversary to Jane Austen. It’s going to be a busy year, I hope she’s up to it. Here’s my small and still incomplete shrine to her work.

Happy 250th anniversary to Jane Austen. It’s going to be a busy year, I hope she’s up to it. Here’s my small and still incomplete shrine to her work.

The Carry On movies are Britain’s finest contribution to world culture. So why did none of them win an Oscar? (Except for Carry On Cowboy’s win for Best Choreography).

Thought I’d try again.

Hello. Here’s my occasional reminder that ‘author’ doesn’t only mean ‘someone who writes fiction’. #writercommunity

and now, it's time for the demo versions of this.

I think I might be an AI creation — I just used an em-dash. Sorry #booksky #writers

A little plea from a publisher: please don't sell uncorrected proofs on for a profit. They are circulated for review with trust. Though it might not feel like a big deal, it's actually piracy because the author gets nothing for the sale.

Good news! Please share! The Society of Authors (@societyofauthors.bsky.social) have put out an official statement calling on celebrities, publishers & agents to properly acknowledge, promote & recompense the expert professional authors (“ghostwriters“ & “co-creators”) behind “celebrity fiction”. 1/

I appear to be unable to use social media to best advantage. I assume I’m not alone in this, but sometimes I feel that I probably am. Am I?

Please, if you're able, support Independent bookshops in the run up to Christmas. Their curation and knowledge will help you choose books that no algorithm can. And algorithms don't smile and chat to you either. @bookcornerhx.bsky.social @forumbooks.bsky.social @blackwellsmcr.bsky.social

Blickling Hall looking groovy for Christmas #Norfolk @nationaltrust.bsky.social @nationaltrusteast.bsky.social

Blickling Hall looking groovy for Christmas #Norfolk @nationaltrust.bsky.social @nationaltrusteast.bsky.social

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers! #booksky #books #bookchallenge Day 1

Got a very nice email from a reader and this is just a reminder that if you like someone's book, please tell them. You will make their day 🖤

England played the USA tonight. 0:0 draw. #Bluesky doesn’t seem to care. Really, it should. X

My profile picture isn’t of me. If it was of me, do you think I’d get more followers? Answers on a postcard, please.

A crazily niche question and possibly a big ask, but does anyone know a social historian we might be able to talk to about 1910s-20s (manual worker) wages, costs of living, and the practical implementation of the 1911 National Insurance Act??

Hardwick Hall. Beth not pictured. #NationalTrust