Writing
Gethyn spent 30 years as a producer, presenter and journalist – primarily in BBC local radio and latterly in commercial radio and community TV. He's an accomplished songwriter and producer, having been part of JUGG Music which provided music for a variety of BBC and ITV programmes, back in the mists of time.
He is also an experienced web designer and has run his own company since 2005.
Revitalised and inspired by new audio technology – after a long period of dormant creativity, in 2018 Gethyn hatched a plan to combine his diverse skills. He started work on the trilogy, Fatal Equation – a music album, TV drama proposal and novel.
“As a songwriter and producer I was disillusioned with the way the music industry had changed - effectively closing its doors on emerging talent.
“Despite this uninspiring backdrop I continued to write songs. After a couple of years I'd collected quite a few decent tracks, professionally recorded with great musicians, many of them friends - and fully mastered, ready to unleash.
“But what was the point? Without the backing of a major record label I had a better chance of winning the Euromillions jackpot.
“At this point in 2018, an actor friend (Ian Bartholomew*) recognised a cohesion running through the songs I'd produced. After listening patiently to my moans about the futility of releasing them, he suggested creating a unique context for them; building them into a story that could possibly form the basis of a TV drama. A book, even.
“What a radical, brilliant idea! It was never a lifelong dream to write and publish a novel. But here I am, with pride, brandishing my first - Fatal Equation.
“What happened over the next eighteen months was extraordinary. The whole project became something of an obsession – and a complete delight. To boot, the process of writing was, to my surprise, arousing deep emotional rumblings, similar to my songwriting.
“So ... a simple means to an end (to get my music heard) developed into a journey that was unplanned but turned into one of the most enjoyable experiences of my life. So much so, that completing the trilogy of books is my number one desire. Number two, is already done and due to be published - and the third and final volume is already in the planning stages.
“I hope you enjoy reading about Ali and Laura and their beautiful relationship that is always being tested to the nth degree ... and also their wonderful, diverse group of friends who help to make this romantic, edgy saga come alive.”
Dibble
“This is Dibble, my minder. He is my constant shadow and is sitting at my feet as I write this. Ever-vigilant, he's on permanent patrol.”
*“Ian Bartholomew is a British actor who spent two years in the Coronation Street cast, as abuser Geoff Metcalfe.”