tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4804142297590807485.post3729929689041687643..comments2023-10-14T10:14:51.072+02:00Comments on NOW CLOSED: Discovering Diamonds: The Brylcreem Boy by Richard Tearle - a story inspired by a songHelen Hollickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04292983846350273039noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4804142297590807485.post-7447330733976795192020-12-23T22:08:34.232+01:002020-12-23T22:08:34.232+01:00I'm usually happier a couple of decades after ...I'm usually happier a couple of decades after that, Char, but the music was great, especially 'A Nightingale...' The song and the ending came to me before I'd even thought about what to write this year!Richard Tearlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13593521217135620570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4804142297590807485.post-18723150376566370322020-12-23T22:04:49.832+01:002020-12-23T22:04:49.832+01:00Thank you Marina. I wanted a simple, matter-of=fac...Thank you Marina. I wanted a simple, matter-of=fact telling of the tale because I knew the ending was going to be sudden and dramatic. Hope the scenes weren't too traumatic for youRichard Tearlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13593521217135620570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4804142297590807485.post-65048580453606433332020-12-23T21:30:57.392+01:002020-12-23T21:30:57.392+01:00Posted on behalf of Marina Osipova: "The subj...Posted on behalf of Marina Osipova: "The subject close to my heart, the tale touched me deeply. Written with the beautiful simplicity of the sentences, there were enchanting moments here that came from the young people learning to love, no matter what. The climax was chilling to the bone. Two days after I’ve read the story, the scenes are still playing in my head."<br />Helen Hollickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04292983846350273039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4804142297590807485.post-49482410344425004272020-12-20T03:14:14.043+01:002020-12-20T03:14:14.043+01:00Very atmospheric, Richard. I felt like I was back ...Very atmospheric, Richard. I felt like I was back in the 40s with your characters. *sniff* I wasn't expecting that ending... Char Newcombhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02112085381384680954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4804142297590807485.post-58572262011031601602020-12-16T23:57:20.511+01:002020-12-16T23:57:20.511+01:00Thank you Jane. Hendrix was The Master, but I love...Thank you Jane. Hendrix was The Master, but I love those war-time songs too!Richard Tearlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13593521217135620570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4804142297590807485.post-77481651553590439732020-12-16T20:44:39.507+01:002020-12-16T20:44:39.507+01:00What a sad but very real story. Amazing music. What a sad but very real story. Amazing music. J.G. Harlondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15983203276374903009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4804142297590807485.post-83976730506048030372020-12-16T11:29:45.389+01:002020-12-16T11:29:45.389+01:00Thank you Liz! That happens to me too with these s...Thank you Liz! That happens to me too with these storiesRichard Tearlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13593521217135620570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4804142297590807485.post-47399209350667838062020-12-16T04:00:47.744+01:002020-12-16T04:00:47.744+01:00I was enjoying the story so much I forget I had to...I was enjoying the story so much I forget I had to guess the song. And of course realised it as soon as I read the last line! So vivid and emotional Richard, thank you.Elizabeth St.Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303791694870516981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4804142297590807485.post-25718197345301584582020-12-15T21:29:18.320+01:002020-12-15T21:29:18.320+01:00Thank you, Liz! You had a really good guess, thoug...Thank you, Liz! You had a really good guess, though!Richard Tearlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13593521217135620570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4804142297590807485.post-86228088254797819592020-12-15T21:13:02.127+01:002020-12-15T21:13:02.127+01:00I found the story very moving, Richard. I wouldn&#...I found the story very moving, Richard. I wouldn't have guessed the song as I didn't know it, I'm afraid. I was thinking along the lines of 'They call the Wind Maria', from Paint Your Wagon.Liz Harrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03936240880106723456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4804142297590807485.post-72598894925510644342020-12-15T12:00:52.173+01:002020-12-15T12:00:52.173+01:00I had a great teacher and mentor, Helen!!I had a great teacher and mentor, Helen!!Richard Tearlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13593521217135620570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4804142297590807485.post-27555407884380786592020-12-15T11:53:59.156+01:002020-12-15T11:53:59.156+01:00You've such a talent for bringing out emotions...You've such a talent for bringing out emotions Richard!Helen Hollickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04292983846350273039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4804142297590807485.post-87423803600141389692020-12-15T11:53:13.906+01:002020-12-15T11:53:13.906+01:00*laugh* yes we have had some toughies to guess!*laugh* yes we have had some toughies to guess!Helen Hollickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04292983846350273039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4804142297590807485.post-86870505235642872882020-12-15T11:52:36.675+01:002020-12-15T11:52:36.675+01:00As I'm not 'into' Hendrix (sorry folks...As I'm not 'into' Hendrix (sorry folks - and Richard!) I had no idea of the song, so it was a surprise for me. Helen Hollickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04292983846350273039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4804142297590807485.post-28372748759275725472020-12-15T11:38:39.249+01:002020-12-15T11:38:39.249+01:00Thank you! I lived in the area for a while in the ...Thank you! I lived in the area for a while in the '80s. Fond memoriesRichard Tearlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13593521217135620570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4804142297590807485.post-7761506168659651882020-12-15T11:02:30.136+01:002020-12-15T11:02:30.136+01:00Good for morale, by making us cry!! Fab story, aga...Good for morale, by making us cry!! Fab story, again, so, well done. Good old Kent, love it and its history.Little Angelic Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13636466826438530446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4804142297590807485.post-82981457160586617022020-12-15T10:37:59.112+01:002020-12-15T10:37:59.112+01:00Thank you Annie! Difficult to end it without givin...Thank you Annie! Difficult to end it without giving it away, but the stories so far have been so good and difficult, I thought an easier one might be good for morale!!!Richard Tearlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13593521217135620570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4804142297590807485.post-47692795499039005282020-12-15T09:48:17.575+01:002020-12-15T09:48:17.575+01:00Another great story Richard - and superbly told. I...Another great story Richard - and superbly told. I DID guess the song, but only at the very end!Annie Whiteheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11028691371545306450noreply@blogger.com