A chance encounter with a video on YouTube has reacquainted me with the early work of The Human League from the Craig Marsh, Ware and Oakey days in the late 70’s. So now, after a protracted session with my USB turntable, I am once again able to hunker down to the delights of “The Dignity of Labour”, “Reproduction”, “Travelogue” and “Holiday ’80”. What better backdrop could there be to a bit of science fiction authoring?

Stephenie Meyer – of “Twilight” fame – famously listened to Muse while writing. I think I see a pattern emerging; let’s just hope that that pattern continues into the arena of commercial success!