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    Out of the Sun and Other Pop Tales
    Out of the Sun and Other Pop Tales
    Out of the Sun and Other Pop Tales
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    Out of the Sun and Other Pop Tales

    By Dr E J Yeaman

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    These six diverse stories capture the spirit of classic chart hits such as Return to Sender (Elvis Presley) and Seasons in the Sun (Terry Jacks). As you read, notice the reflections of the lyrics.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherDr E J Yeaman
    Release dateJan 4, 2016
    ISBN9781311477378
    Out of the Sun and Other Pop Tales
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    Dr E J Yeaman

    I retired (early) and started a new career as a writer. I wrote short stories and articles. Some were published; some won prizes; some sank without trace.Having heard my stories, two friends suggested I should write for children. I’d never thought of that, although I’d spent my first career communicating with young people – as a Chemistry teacher, and running clubs for badminton, chess, table tennis and hillwalking.I tried writing for young people – and I loved it. It became my main occupation. I sent samples to publishers. One asked to see a complete story. In excitement, I sent it off. Then nothing. After four months, I rang, and was told the manuscript was being considered: I would be notified. Then more nothing. Now, after eight years, I no longer rush to the door when the letter box rattles.But I kept writing the stories because I enjoyed it so much. Until, in late 2013, I learned I could publish my stories and games as e-books. Since then, I’ve been polishing and issuing some of them. I hope everyone enjoys reading them as much as I enjoyed writing them.Check out the series:C: Charades – party game – a new twist to the traditional game.D: Diagags – party game – gags written as plays for two people.M: My Story – novels – classical stories, told by the heroes.O: One-Offs – party game – guess the titles, not quite the classical ones.P: Pop Tales – short stories – inspired by 60s and 70s hit songs.Q: Quote-Outs – word games – can you deduce the missing words?S: Inside Story – novels – a boy’s adventures inside classical stories.T: Troubleshooters – novels – space adventures for young people.

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      Out of the Sun and Other Pop Tales - Dr E J Yeaman

      POP TALES 3

      OUT OF THE SUN

      and Other Pop Tales

      Published by EJY at Smashwords

      Copyright 2016 Dr E J Yeaman

      All characters in this publication are fictional. Any resemblance to real persons, living or dead, is coincidental.

      This e-book is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. This e-book may not be resold, or given away, to other people. If you would like to share this e-book with other people, please buy additional copies. If you did not buy this e-book, or it was not bought for you, then please go to Smashwords.com and buy your own copy. Thank you for respecting the work of this author.

      CONTENTS

      INTRODUCTION

      OUT OF THE SUN

      Seasons in the Sun (Terry Jacks, 1974)

      GOOD TIMIN’

      Good Timin’ (Jimmy Jones, 1960)

      LIBERATION

      Mull of Kintyre (Wings, 1977)

      DAS

      Tired of Waiting for You (Kinks, 1965)

      THE HERO

      Billy, Don’t Be a Hero (Paper Lace, 1974)

      HOUND DOG

      Return to Sender (Elvis Presley, 1962)

      THE POSTMAN

      Please, Mr Postman (Carpenters, 1975)

      FOR YOUR NEXT PARTY

      INTRODUCTION

      These stories were inspired by British and American chart hits from 1960-1977. They portray a wide variety of characters and situations, but each tries to capture the spirit of its song, partly by reflecting the lyrics. You’ll therefore appreciate the story best by listening to the song before or during the reading.

      These stories were designed for fifteen-minute radio slots, with extracts from the songs inserted at the beginning, the marked places and the end. If any radio station wishes to use a story, please contact me at ejy@wafaida.demon.co.uk. I can suggest how to integrate the story and the song.

      OUT OF THE SUN

      You three, gathered with me now. You’ve been the most important people in my life. Thanks for inviting me here. I hope it shows you regret the way you treated me. If you want to apologise and make peace, I’m happy to oblige.

      You, Thomas. You were my best friend from way back. How old were we when your family moved into the house next door? Nine or ten? We became best mates. We went to school together. We played together. Remember our challenge – to climb all the trees in the park? That old beech was a brute, but I did it first.

      We went to college together – the same college and the same course – biochemistry. We worked together on the same first-year project, poking around in rock pools in Bamford Bay in the pouring rain, looking for starfish – asterias rubens. We even shared the same interests and joined the same clubs.

      We also fancied the same girl – Gemma Bright. I saw her first. All right: let’s not argue. Maybe you saw her first, but I didn’t know that when I asked her out. She must’ve found me a refreshing change after an evening with you. I don’t mean to be insulting, but you know what I mean.

      I never knew why she kept dating you while she was seeing me. I put it down to her kind heart: she felt sorry for you. Needless to say, I didn’t believe the rumours that she favoured

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