Monthly Archives: January 2014

A Cacophony of Languages

Posted on January 31, 2014 by jbwye

ROUND THE WORLD WALKABOUT Part 4. San Francisco and Yosemite National Park.  1st September 2011 I love Chinatown and its vibrant crowded streets. Shops are brim-full with fascinating antiques, jade, jewelry and knicknacks. People spill over into the streets, causing … Continue reading →

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Music, Violence and Faerie Mayhem.

Posted on January 28, 2014 by jbwye

We Crooked Cat authors are a supportive and friendly crowd, and Maggie Secara, who sounds such fun, is one of those special people who goes the extra mile. I am honoured to have her as my guest today. Thanks so … Continue reading →

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A Refreshing Green Paradise

Posted on January 24, 2014 by jbwye

ROUND THE WORLD WALKABOUT Diary Excerpts. Part 3. Washington DC August 2011 I am warned to take special care while in the States.  It is a dangerous place, especially Washington, and especially when you’re alone.  I should watch my bag, … Continue reading →

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Alchemy

Posted on January 21, 2014 by jbwye

My goodness me – the price of conversion of methane into cheap fossil fuels – is … the abolition of the established religions. What will Ailsa Abraham think of next! I just can’t wait to get my hands on her new … Continue reading →

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Everything is Upside Down in Canada

Posted on January 17, 2014 by jbwye

ROUND THE WORLD WALKABOUT Part 2. Guelph and Toronto August 2001 Everything is upside down in Canada – traffic on the wrong side of the road, taps opening up and down, and  lights switching on downwards instead of up.  The … Continue reading →

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It Could Be You…!

Posted on January 14, 2014 by jbwye

What would I do if I won £33,000,000? I must start thinking…. I am delighted to introduce my next guest – Carol Maginn – a comparatively new member of the prolific Crooked Cat authors, whose comic novel, Ruin was launched last month. She … Continue reading →

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Round The World Walkabout

Posted on January 10, 2014 by jbwye

Friday Diary Excerpts.  It was a misty dream of younger years which got me going. Way back on the dusty paths of Nakuru School, Kenya, I meandered down the broad grass avenue to the playing fields, in company with little … Continue reading →

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Friendship Cemetery – Comforting and Beautiful

Posted on January 7, 2014 by jbwye

Adele Elliott is the author of an enchanting tale, Friendship Cemetery. She and her husband have weathered a monumental upheaval in her life, thanks to hurricane Katrina, and they are learning to accept life in Mississippi. She also says she hates … Continue reading →

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The Business of Blogging

Posted on January 3, 2014 by jbwye

One of my many brand new experiences last year was the business of blogging, which has led me  to visit some fascinating virtual homes. At first as a new guest, I was apprehensive, not knowing quite what to expect or … Continue reading →

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