Monthly Archives: May 2016

A Place of Peace

Posted on May 31, 2016 by jbwye

It’s always a pleasure hosting one of my favourite authors, Sue Barnard, who has chosen to talk about rather an unusual subject in relation to the setting of her book. Over to you, Sue! Cemeteries may not, at first sight, … Continue reading →

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Dying to Eat at the Pub

Posted on May 24, 2016 by jbwye

It’s a great privilege hosting Beatrice Fishback today, who gives us a delightful glimpse of England through the eyes of an American, and at the same time treats us to a preview of her next novel. Over to you Bea! … Continue reading →

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Riding Out

Posted on May 20, 2016 by jbwye

I started on a donkey. At school I lived for my riding lessons, and had to write my Kenya Preliminary Exams with my left hand due to breaking my arm falling off a horse. Heaven happened when at the age … Continue reading →

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Places that Inspire

Posted on May 17, 2016 by jbwye

Today we’re going to join my friend Lela Markham from Authonomy days, as she goes hiking in Alaska. This is the setting for her new book  Mirklin Wood and she gives us tantalising glimpses of her beautiful descriptive prose. Over to you, … Continue reading →

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Writers Sharing Their Worlds

Posted on May 10, 2016 by jbwye

Welcome again, to Carol Maginn – it’s a long time since Ruin, and her last visit to my blog! I know you will enjoy her meanderings round the settings of her new book, Daniel Taylor. Firstly, I would like to thank … Continue reading →

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The Joys of Spring

Posted on May 6, 2016 by jbwye

Last weekend I enjoyed one of my favourite things. Since coming to the UK from Kenya sixteen years ago, my one biggest challenge was leaving behind our animals and learning to live without any dogs, cats, horses, cows, chickens, geese, in a strange new … Continue reading →

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The Setting in Pica

Posted on May 3, 2016 by jbwye

Welcome back to Jeff Gardiner, who has taken up my challenge to talk about the setting for his latest book. Whatever your favourite genre, I guarantee you’ll enjoy his books, for he’s a master at mixing and matching. He has even written a … Continue reading →

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