Gareth P Jones
@garethpjones.bsky.social
Writer of books, composer of musicals, performer of performances, occasionally EP of TV. Listen, I'll pretty much do anything for the right price. I'll clean your car windows if you're paying & I have access to a damp cloth.
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Gareth P Jones
@garethpjones.bsky.social
· Nov 15
Hi There BlueSky - #ScrollTheMusical
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As promised I have written a song for all of you here on Bluesky. It goes like this. I hope you like it.
youtu.be/ycj5Kflwb9k
#ScrollTheMusical
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youtu.be/ycj5Kflwb9k
#ScrollTheMusical
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I don't want to big myself up but this morning I sorted out plumbing problem (our sink wasn't draining) using a coat hanger and some pliers.
Don't try telling this man he ain't handy.
Don't try telling this man he ain't handy.
November 26, 2025 at 11:50 AM
I don't want to big myself up but this morning I sorted out plumbing problem (our sink wasn't draining) using a coat hanger and some pliers.
Don't try telling this man he ain't handy.
Don't try telling this man he ain't handy.
I'm 51 and I've just realised no one has asked me about my GCSE results for decades now, so if anyone wants to buy them off me, they're available.
November 26, 2025 at 10:07 AM
I'm 51 and I've just realised no one has asked me about my GCSE results for decades now, so if anyone wants to buy them off me, they're available.
That Trump Mamdani meeting is fascinating stuff.
November 24, 2025 at 7:44 PM
That Trump Mamdani meeting is fascinating stuff.
Yesterday's journey to Derby took a long time as passengers had to queue all round St Pancras. This chaos was created by bad management decisions. Rather than give into anger/annoyance I took out my ukulele & spent most of the time making up songs about people in the queue as we waited.
November 24, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Yesterday's journey to Derby took a long time as passengers had to queue all round St Pancras. This chaos was created by bad management decisions. Rather than give into anger/annoyance I took out my ukulele & spent most of the time making up songs about people in the queue as we waited.
A selection of songs from February 2024, including 3 songs about other author's books (one of which is now included in CinderGorilla The Musical) a song about serendipity & a song about the days of the week featuring my daughter.
youtu.be/SA4E-l77Z4g?...
youtu.be/SA4E-l77Z4g?...
#SCROLLTHEMUSICAL FEBRUARY COMPILATION 2024
YouTube video by Gareth P Jones
youtu.be
November 23, 2025 at 9:14 AM
A selection of songs from February 2024, including 3 songs about other author's books (one of which is now included in CinderGorilla The Musical) a song about serendipity & a song about the days of the week featuring my daughter.
youtu.be/SA4E-l77Z4g?...
youtu.be/SA4E-l77Z4g?...
I get the impression a lot of people think fascist means 'baddy'. It doesn't mean 'baddy'. Fascism is an ideology involving a dictatorial leader, forcible suppression of opposition, strong regimentation of society & economy. If those things apply, that's fascism. It just is.
November 22, 2025 at 11:53 AM
I get the impression a lot of people think fascist means 'baddy'. It doesn't mean 'baddy'. Fascism is an ideology involving a dictatorial leader, forcible suppression of opposition, strong regimentation of society & economy. If those things apply, that's fascism. It just is.
Seasons Song acting as a poem
November 22, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Seasons Song acting as a poem
When I get school visit enquires, I always type out the replies. I don't use a template or ask co-pilot to draft my reply. I'm not sure why. I think it's because it reminds me why I so love that aspect of the job. If you are a school/library & you're interested in booking a visit drop me a line.
November 21, 2025 at 10:16 AM
When I get school visit enquires, I always type out the replies. I don't use a template or ask co-pilot to draft my reply. I'm not sure why. I think it's because it reminds me why I so love that aspect of the job. If you are a school/library & you're interested in booking a visit drop me a line.
I wrote this song a couple of months ago. It's written from the point of view of a flat earther. I don't think songs get seen (or heard) much here on bluesky but if you do hear it, I hope you like it.
youtube.com/shorts/ngbU2...
youtube.com/shorts/ngbU2...
#Flatearthers song
YouTube video by Gareth P Jones
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November 19, 2025 at 4:23 PM
I wrote this song a couple of months ago. It's written from the point of view of a flat earther. I don't think songs get seen (or heard) much here on bluesky but if you do hear it, I hope you like it.
youtube.com/shorts/ngbU2...
youtube.com/shorts/ngbU2...
Reposted by Gareth P Jones
The pork calling the kettle black?
November 19, 2025 at 12:41 PM
The pork calling the kettle black?
Today on a zoom meeting I said, "Oh, I regularly google myself." Last week, talking to another author, I heard myself say, "Increasingly I feel like my life is my art."
I think I need to stop saying stuff out loud.
I think I need to stop saying stuff out loud.
November 18, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Today on a zoom meeting I said, "Oh, I regularly google myself." Last week, talking to another author, I heard myself say, "Increasingly I feel like my life is my art."
I think I need to stop saying stuff out loud.
I think I need to stop saying stuff out loud.
I was watching a piano tutorial about this song & I worked it out on the piano but then I wondered how it would sound on the ukulele then I made this.
youtube.com/shorts/qbUsA...
youtube.com/shorts/qbUsA...
13 November 2025
YouTube video by Gareth P Jones
youtube.com
November 14, 2025 at 1:33 PM
I was watching a piano tutorial about this song & I worked it out on the piano but then I wondered how it would sound on the ukulele then I made this.
youtube.com/shorts/qbUsA...
youtube.com/shorts/qbUsA...
Once again, it's the day after Michael Rosen Day and I've woken up with a banging head, chocolate cake smeared on my walls, no memory of what happened last night and a ruddy great bear in my bedroom. When will I learn?
November 14, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Once again, it's the day after Michael Rosen Day and I've woken up with a banging head, chocolate cake smeared on my walls, no memory of what happened last night and a ruddy great bear in my bedroom. When will I learn?
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On a writing break, I set these words to music. The song ended on an unexpected chord, but I think maybe that's appropriate so I didn't correct it.
November 13, 2025 at 11:42 AM
On a writing break, I set these words to music. The song ended on an unexpected chord, but I think maybe that's appropriate so I didn't correct it.
Teaching kids ukulele, it's interesting to identify tribalism in music at such a young age. 7 year olds who can't simply not like Taylor Swift, but have to actively HATE her music. I'm trying to show them that it's possible to find something to enjouy in every genre of music if you only listen.
November 10, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Teaching kids ukulele, it's interesting to identify tribalism in music at such a young age. 7 year olds who can't simply not like Taylor Swift, but have to actively HATE her music. I'm trying to show them that it's possible to find something to enjouy in every genre of music if you only listen.
You know how we all work for supermarkets now, operating the tills, packing the bags etc. I've been struggling to work out how I'm getting paid for that. Is it through the absolute bargain prices or the stock value from their profits? Can anyone clarify how I claim my wages?
November 10, 2025 at 11:05 AM
You know how we all work for supermarkets now, operating the tills, packing the bags etc. I've been struggling to work out how I'm getting paid for that. Is it through the absolute bargain prices or the stock value from their profits? Can anyone clarify how I claim my wages?
Exciting post yesterday
November 7, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Exciting post yesterday
Next year's Summer Reading Challenge theme is music & I'll soon be contacting librarians to talk about bringing my mini picture book musicals into libraries all over the UK. If you're a librarian, please do get in contact to discuss possibilities.
Bring stories to life with music.
Bring stories to life with music.
November 6, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Next year's Summer Reading Challenge theme is music & I'll soon be contacting librarians to talk about bringing my mini picture book musicals into libraries all over the UK. If you're a librarian, please do get in contact to discuss possibilities.
Bring stories to life with music.
Bring stories to life with music.
I just heard that Paddington song. It sounds like a Greatest Showman soundalike. Not for me, I don't think.
November 6, 2025 at 11:05 AM
I just heard that Paddington song. It sounds like a Greatest Showman soundalike. Not for me, I don't think.
Thank you Irish PLR - and Irish librarians. It's never 'pay off my mortgage' money but I appreciate the small injection of cash & the knowledge that people are out there enjoying my books.
These are my 4 most borrowed titles (all picture books).
These are my 4 most borrowed titles (all picture books).
November 5, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Thank you Irish PLR - and Irish librarians. It's never 'pay off my mortgage' money but I appreciate the small injection of cash & the knowledge that people are out there enjoying my books.
These are my 4 most borrowed titles (all picture books).
These are my 4 most borrowed titles (all picture books).