Seeing as how it's St Andrew's Day - hello to all my Scottish fans - I thought it worth reminding you that I wrote a book about all things Scottish, once upon a time.
And do you know what's really good about this book? MyScottish Miscellanyis now in a new edition - and yes, you did read that right, it does say that I'm the best-selling author of Skyhorse Publishing's Christmas Miscellany. Speaking of which, it's 1st December tomorrow...
Now I know Krampusnacht was celebrated back on the 5th December and the Feast of Saint Nicholas was on the 6th December, but Family Green are away in the snowy Austrian Tyrol at the moment, and in a fit of seasonal generosity, inspired by the inspiring surroundings, I am giving away a story I wrote back in 2012.
If you enjoy Claws, and you like you future police enforcement Mega-City One-flavoured, then chances are you will also enjoy my latest seasonal Judge Dredd offering, You'd Better Be Good, For Goodness' Sake.
Okay - here are the answers to the Christmas Eve Eve music quiz...
Question 1
What is the name of this Christmas carol? In Dulci Jubilo Bonus point – Who is playing all of the instruments? Mike Oldfield
Question 2
Who is singing with Bing Crosby here on Little Drummer Boy? David Bowie Bonus point – What was the year? 1982
Question 3
Which band had a number 2 Christmas hit with this song in 2003? The Darkness Bonus point – Which song beat them to No. 1? Mad World
Question 4
What is the name of the group singing this song, first recorded in1982? The Spice Girls Bonus point – What is the name of the song? Christmas Wrapping
Question 5
What is the name of this Christmas song? Fairytale of New York Bonus point – Name either of the singers. Ronan Keating and Marie Brennan
Question 6
Which character sings this song in the 2013 Christmas movie frozen? Elsa Bonus point – Who is the singer? Idina Menzel
Question 7
Who is this singing in 1969? Pinky and Perky Bonus point – What is the song they are singing? Santa Claus is Coming to Town
Question 8
Who is this singing Jingle Bells in 1995? Julie Andrews Bonus point – Which festival was the song originally written to celebrate? Thanksgiving
Question 9
Which Christmas carol is this from 2010? God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen Bonus point – Which band was the singer in during the 1980s? Eurhythmics
Question 10
Who is this singing One More Sleep ‘Til Christmas? Kermit the Frog Bonus point – Which 1992 Christmas movie is it from? The Muppet Christmas Carol
Here's what people are saying about 'What is Myrrh Anyway?' by Jonathan Green
‘As welcome as a warm glass of mulled wine on a wintry night, Green’s guide to Christmas enhances the pleasures of the festive season, offering a witty cornucopia of Christmas facts and folklore.’ The Good Book Guide
‘An explanation of all things cultural, historical, scientific and musical relating to Christmas.’ Angel Magazine
‘Freaky but fascinating festive trivia’ Daily Star
I am a freelance writer and editor, well known for my contributions to the Fighting Fantasy range of adventure gamebooks. I have also written for such diverse properties as Sonic the Hedgehog, Doctor Who, Star Wars and Games Workshop's worlds of Warhammer and Warhammer 40,000.
I am the creator of the alternative steampunk universe of Pax Britannia, and have written eight novels featuring the debonair dandy adventurer Ulysses Quicksilver.
As well as my fiction work, I have also written a number of non-fiction books including 'Match Wits with the Kids', 'What is Myrrh Anyway? Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Christmas' and 'YOU ARE THE HERO - A History of Fighting Fantasy Gamebooks'.
