Tedbiker: Blog

A reader - X.Z.Mouse - has prepared a spreadsheet which collates the chronology and crossover between the three series. I've just tried to post it, but apparently it is not acceptable. Anyone wishing a copy can request it via the site mail by sending an email address.
It will, of course, require updating at intervals.
Ted

I'm constantly surprised by the popularity of my Dulcie stories even though I love my character a lot. There's an element of wishful thinking - as in most of my writing - as religious life is rarely as straightforward as Dulcie's and her friends, and I, for one, am less than happy with the way that church authorities behave, sometimes. Dulcie, of course, lives in a Christian 'universe', and her encounters reflect that, but she's tolerant, or accepting enough, to be friends with others of different traditions.
I will soon be posting a sequel to 'The Older Woman', which will fit in before 'I'm a Believer'. The lives portrayed are not easy, but perhaps are easier than what we can expect for ourselves. It's not real life, it's fiction. It's to be enjoyed - I hope.

Several readers have been kind enough to comment on details of the episode, and I have just submitted all four chapters with corrections, including some minor modifications from me on re-reading.
Apart from that, other readers have said nice things about my health issues, which the NHS have dealt with very well. I've taken Oscar out on the road for the first time in weeks and am fully active again.
I have several other stories in (slow) progress. I expect the next to post will be a sequel to 'The Older Woman', entitled 'Sharlene', but please don't hold your breath, it'll be some time.
Ted

I've just submitted chapter one of the latest Delilah episode. There will be three more, posted alternate days as usual.
As it is set in the present situation around Coronavirus/Covid-19, it is necessarily incomplete; or, if you prefer, the completion will have to wait until we know how the infection is going to pan out.
I hope that soon we can return to normality, which probably means waiting on the introduction of an effective vaccine, but in view of the unpredictable and often serious nature of the infection, who know when it will be.
Still, here is more in the life of Sally and Jerry Smallbridge - and Yelka and Lena, of course.

I've had a flood of well-wishing emails about my medical problem, and this is to let everyone know that I'm out, having been fitted in to a cancellation in the surgery list on Friday. Operation went and I'm doing well other than the to be expected soreness. It does mean no heavy lifting, which includes riding Oscar, for four weeks. It's a considerable relief to be dealt with and I can live with some short term restrictions.
I'm still writing sporadically - I actually got some done whilst in hospital - but still struggling with a shortage of inspiration. Hopefully, I'll manage to complete the next Delilah story soon and in the meantime am jotting down some ideas to revisit Dryad and the main characters in Melissa. Don't hold your breath over them, though.
I hope I've replied to everyone who emailed, but I'll say it again - Thank you for your good wishes, encouragement and prayers. It's really helped.
Ted