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On the Saturday January 27, 2024 edition of the Richard Crouse Show we meet Nick Broomfield, director of the new documentary \u201cThe Stones And Brian Jones,\u201d now playing in theatres. With candid interviews and never-before-seen footage he reveals how Brian Jones, the founder of the Rolling Stones, was left behind in the shadows of history.\n\nBroomfield props the film up with first-hand accounts, particularly from former Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman, whose enthusiasm for the music, and Jones\u2019s contributions to it, is infectious. The old stories are bolstered by the addition of new, fresh interviews but it is the focus on Jones as a brilliant musician and not simply another rock \u2018n\u2019 roll casualty, that elevates \u201cThe Stones and Brian Jones.\u201d The story has its sordid moments, but Bloomfield emphasizes the very heart of Jones\u2019s being, the music.\n\nWe\u2019ll also meet Douglas Smith, author of \u201cThe Dream Rider Saga.\u201d Douglas is following up the award winning first two books in the series, \u201cThe Hollow Boys\u201d and \u201cThe Crystal Key,\u201d with a third book to round out the successful trilogy. The new book, which is available wherever fine books are sold, is called \u201cThe Lost Expedition.\u201d Described by Library Journal as "one of Canada\u2019s most original writers of speculative fiction." Smith calls the series \u201cIndiana Jones meets Teen Titans.\u201d All three books have been "Editor's Picks" from BookLife, which described "The Lost Expedition" as \u201cThe explosive conclusion to this spectacular fantasy joyride.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe Lost Expedition\u201d has a five out of five star rating on Good Reads and in this interview we\u2019ll find out how Douglas came to writing as a second career, how he approached writing a trilogy, and much more.