Here's Another Way to Read My Stories

Those of you who've been playing close attention to this blog may have noticed a change around here. If you don't what I mean take a look at the image above, paying attention to the part I've highlighted for you.

You'll see this on most of the fiction pages now. If you tap, or click, or whatever, on the words "Download this story in PDF format here" it will hopefully open a new browser window where you'll be able to read the entire story in PDF format. This means that instead of visiting and reading each chapter individually you'll be able to download and keep the entire story whenever, and wherever, you want, and the best thing about is it's FREE!!!!!

I haven't uploaded all of the stories yet, so keep checking back if you want to add my fiction to your collection.

If any of this doesn't work and you can't access the PDF files leave a comment on my Facebook page. 

A Special Announcement

A special announcement for you all.....

Due to circumstances beyond my control (IE a rather spiteful individual, not copyright issues) I'm having to remove my books from sale from Amazon, and my AI-generated music from the various streaming services.

However, this does not mean that these will be unavailable to read or listen to. My books will become available here, on this blog, for you to read, and I'll probably upload them in PDF format to my Google Drive as well, so you can download them and read them offline FOR FREE.

As for my music, all of this is and will continue to be available on my YouTube channel, also FOR FREE.

I think it's incredibly sad that a single, spiteful individual has seen fit to complain about something which has, over the years, been a form of therapy during difficult personal times. While I would have loved to have earned some form of living from my creative endeavors a few years ago, these days everything I do on my blog and on my YouTube and TikTok channels I do so because I like doing it.

Indeed, it was only in recent times, after learning to use AI-related tools to aid my creative ideas, that I thought I could get these ideas out to a wider audience, and perhaps earn a little along the way, to help pay for some of the online services I use for this. But due to the actions of the aforementioned spiteful individual that idea is now dead in the water. 

In closing I would like to say a massive THANK YOU to everyone who has supported me over the years, and keep an eye on my blog and YouTube and TikTok channels over the next few weeks and months, because there's going to be some great content for you all. 

 

What Are The Wrestling Diaries?

In 2001, disenchanted with the impending monopoly that Vince McMahon had on the American wrestling scene a chance reading of a two-page article in the Eastern Daily Press led to my renewed interest in the British wrestling product, and, more specifically, the Norwich-based World Association of Wrestling.

Over the next weeks and months I documented my interactions and communications with various parties involved in the company in my online blog, The Two Sheds Review, which at the time was just hitting it's stride, read by thousands of wrestling fans around the world. Yours truly would later enjoy a four-year stint in WAW, wearing many hats, including webmaster, writer, and occasional referee. Upon leaving at the end of 2005 both writer and wrestling company went on to other things, with The Two Sheds Review in particular going on to become Britain's longest-running wrestling and MMA blog, lasting sixteen years.

Buy My Book!

If you liked the blog, why not buy my book?

In the heart of London, a series of impossible crimes has left the Metropolitan Police reeling. Vaults are being decimated by unnatural, extreme temperature shifts—some frozen solid to absolute zero, others melted into slag in seconds. Inspector Paul Solo, a man who prides himself on meticulous procedure and cold, hard facts, finds himself utterly out of his depth as he encounters a reality that defies every law of physics he has ever known.

Caught between the growing panic of a city under siege and his superior’s stubborn refusal to accept the truth, Solo is forced to look beyond the mundane. When a mysterious, ancient figure named Doctor Phineas Magus appears, he reveals a terrifying reality: London is built upon a hidden nexus of ley lines, and a dark, unseen power is systematically draining them to fuel a ritual that could shatter the city.

As Solo is pulled into a world of magic, secret syndicates, and powerful puppet masters, he discovers that the elusive criminal known as "Celsius" is not the monster the police fear, but a pawn trapped in a deadly game of coercion. Now, a disgraced detective and a weary wizard must form an unlikely alliance to stop an ancient threat that hides in plain sight.

The battle for London has moved into the shadows. With the city’s heart at stake and the lines between good and evil blurring, Paul Solo must transform from a lawman of the streets into a guardian of the extraordinary. But in a world where nature itself can be weaponized, the price of magic is steep—and the next shift in the ley lines could be the city's last.

You can buy Anglo-Force: The Celsius Enigma on Amazon at https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0H3KSKCZQ

One Million Visitors!

Earlier today the number of visitors to my blog went past the one million mark.

I have no idea how long my blog has been around in it's current form, but this figure is a bit staggering for me. Okay, I don't get the numbers I used to back in the day when my wrestling column was syndicated to over twenty sites and newsletters, and it's nothing compared to other blogs on the internet, but the fact that there's still people out there who read and watch whatever I put up there means a lot to me, especially as I left the wrestling and MMA worlds behind many years ago.

So to those who still support me after having been online for nearly twenty-six years, a big thank you to each and every one of you.

Here's to the next one million website hits.

A Stage Musical About Wrestling? How About a Concept Album Instead?

So, a stage musical based on professional wrestling you say?

 

Well, I can't do that, but how about a concept album based on a series of blogs, a story about a writer deep diving into his local wrestling scene back in 2001?

 

How about fifteen tracks, plus two bonus tracks, lovingly curated with a bit of AI help?

 

How does that sound to you? Interesting? Watch this space.

Rest in Peace Big Brother

 

Rest in peace big brother Jon. 1961-2026.

The Soul of a Rainbow: Man on the Silver Mountain

A promotional appearance for my AI-related album "The Soul of a Rainbow", reinterpreting classic Rainbow songs as soul music.

You can listen to the album at https://open.spotify.com/album/1YhhhAR0ZMMOKl9gnuDYub?si=rzPnNJEBTIaQAMmbwCHJ4A (as well as other streaming services)

PS - you do realize that this is AI-generated, don't you? 😉I wish I could sing this well!

Want Some Christmas Cheer This Week?

Would you like some Christmas cheer this week? Well, Julian's Social Media Discoveries has got three episodes worth for you this week.

Monday at 7pm UK time (countdown starts at 6.55pm) Episode 40, The Sedate Christmas Experience at https://youtu.be/pubTjjdiTfs?si=e8jE8ZAnZjExtx21 

It's the first of three Christmas specials from the good folks at Julian's Social Media Discoveries, so if you're looking to relax a little and want some nice sedate music to accompany you as you tuck into a mince pie and finish off that glass of sherry then park your backside in a comfy chair and relax to this Christmas treat, because that's something you probably won't be able to do with the other Christmas specials we've got lined up for you.

Tuesday at 7pm UK time (countdown starts at 6.55pm), Episode 41, The Original Christmas Experience at https://youtu.be/kPGh9xCULVQ?si=K_QLXmivn557BJYL

It's the second of our three Social Media Discoveries Christmas specials, and today we're bringing you a few original songs from some of the artists on the vast list we have. No cover versions or carols here!

Wednesday at 7pm UK time (countdown starts at 6.55pm), Episode 42, The Hard 'N' Heavy Christmas Experience at https://youtu.be/CNYPGbxA0u0?si=tck_hZAQWYVs_E5q

Full of songs you can jump up and down to, pump your fist to, and bang your head against the wall to. Well, perhaps not the last bit. I don't want you taking legal action against me if you get concussion.

Here's some other links for you.

My YouTube Channel: https://www.YouTube.com/twosheds316
My Mixcloud Channel: https://www.mixcloud.com/julian-radbourne/
My Blog: https://twoshedsreview.blogspot.com
My Spotify Artist Page: https://open.spotify.com/artist/63cd7huetItsdeCwICh0J9?si=ewbH6lzXRxSbGodvLUzcUA
My Spotify Podcast Page: https://open.spotify.com/show/75GC0B2z6UeUsVLjqieocE?si=431a0835cae446de
The Two Sheds Review Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/julianradbournecouk

The Two Sheds Review Podcast On Spotify!

Do you fancy listening to some five-year-old podcasts?

My old Two Sheds Review podcast, recorded in 2000 and released during the COVID pandemic, is now available on Spotify! You can listen to all of the old episodes by visiting the link below:

https://open.spotify.com/show/75GC0B2z6UeUsVLjqieocE?si=621c3646728c4e99

I've also re-uploaded them to my Mixcloud channel, and you can listen to them on the link below:

https://www.mixcloud.com/julian-radbourne/playlists/the-two-sheds-review-podcast/

Who knows, there may be some additions there soon. *Wink Wink* 

Julian's Birthday Fundraiser for the RNLI

For my birthday this year, I'm asking for donations to RNLI. I've chosen this charity because their mission means a lot to me, and I hope that you'll consider contributing as a way of celebrating with me. Every little bit will help me reach my goal. I've included information about RNLI below. 

 

The RNLI is a registered charity that saves lives at sea. It provides, on call, a 24-hour lifeboat search and rescue service to 100 miles out from the coast of the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland and a beach lifeguard service on over 200 beaches in England. The RNLI continues to rely on voluntary contributions and legacies for its income.

You can donate to my fundraiser at https://www.facebook.com/share/17kkaqHDmJ/

Twenty Years Ago This Month: My Last Live Wrestling Show Review

Twenty years ago this month I attended my last live wrestling event, the World Association of Wrestling's October Outrage VII, held at The Talk in Norwich. Held during a time of great emotional upheaval for many, it was one of the events that led to me deciding to leave the company just a few weeks later.

This particular review was written after my departure, and with a great deal of hindsight. 

You can read my review at https://twoshedsreview.blogspot.com/2019/03/re-post-waw-october-outrage-vii-live.html 

You can read all of my other WAW-related articles and reviews at https://twoshedsreview.blogspot.com/p/blog-page.html

I've Released a Single!

It's his fault I'm doing this!

As you know I've been playing around with various AI services of late, mainly to help me with my writing. I've also been playing around with some song-generating AIs as well, putting some old lyrics to new songs, as well as a few one-line jokes and historical speeches.

I shared a couple of these on social media, then came across a website called Route Note that distributed music to services such as Spotify. So inspired by fellow content creator "The Professor" Nick Harrison I decided to take the plunge and see if I could get one of this songs uploaded to Spotify.

If You Want to Comment You'll Need to Register!

Sadly, due to unknown people (although I actually know exactly who they are) I've had to change some of the settings for the comments section of this blog. This is because these people (I know who they are) have left some rather unsavoury comments.

So from now if you want to comment on this blog you'll have to have a Google account, or you'll have to register for one. This means that you will no longer be able to post as "unknown". All comments will continue to be moderated before they are posted.

The daft thing is I wouldn't mind it so much if they used proper spelling and grammar!

 

Special Announcement About My TikTok Live Shows

 

I'm Back On Mixcloud!

After an absence of five years yours truly has reactivated his Mixcloud account! (Pauses for expected cheers). This is something I've been considering for a while now, given the amount of content I've been putting out on TikTok and Youtube this year.

Do You Remember My Old Podcast?

Do any of you remember my old podcast? You know, the one I recorded back in 2020 during the lockdown when we all had a lot more time on our hands?

Well, judging from the site statistics some of you have been delving into my past looking for some of these old episodes, and until recently only a few of them had been uploaded to Youtube. But that's all changed because now you can see/listen to all of them again!

Yep, that's right. Yours truly has been busy sorting out the rest of the old episodes and uploading them to Youtube, and you can see/listen to each and every one of them again by visiting The Two Sheds Review Podcast page by clicking here.

Alternatively you can go directly to my Youtube channel, where you can see all of my other videos as well, by clicking here. 

So why am I hyping content from 2020? Watch this space.

Follow Me on the Socials

The eagle-eyed of you may have noticed that the links to my social media channels has returned to the blog (look up and to the right). But just in case you haven't seen them here's the links for you:

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/twosheds316

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/juli316uk/

TikTok - https://www.instagram.com/juli316uk/ 

X (formerly Twitter) - https://x.com/JulianRadbourne

Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@twosheds316

As the great Phil Collins said many years ago, follow you, follow me.....

Take a Look at My Tree

 So I've finally signed up to LinkTree and put all of my accounts into one place. It's all there, social media, MixCloud, Spotify, Youtube, etc, etc.

You can find my LinkTree account at https://linktr.ee/julianradbourne, or you can scan the QR code. Enjoy!

The Madness Returns: The Final Anglo-Force Story

In case you haven't noticed I've added a few new chapters to the blog over the past week or so.

"The Madness Returns" is the 21st and final story from the last incarnations of Anglo-Force, written before I gave my full intention to my vast and never actually finished Civil War project.

I normally dated my stories so I knew when I finished them, but I forgot to do that this time around, which is why all the posts have recent dates on them.

Anyway, back to the matter at hand. "The Madness Returns" sees the return of Woodwose. Now completely driven by rage, the man-beast has only one thing on his mind, revenge, revenge on those who imprisoned him and those who defeated him before.

You can now read the story by clicking on the links below:

Chapter One

Chapter Two

Chapter Three

Chapter Four

Chapter Five

Chapter Six